The team at Kieltyka Gladkowski KG Legal acts on a wide range of private client mandates, including tax-related matters, business immigration issues, the establishment of family foundations, asset management work and related dispute resolution. Cross-border matters are prominent in the group’s workload. Warsaw-based Jakub Gładkowski and Małgorzata Kiełtyka in Krakow are the practice co-heads.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Malgorzata Kieltyka and Jakub Gladkowski are both excellent lawyers. Jakub is very precise, organized, and excellent at mobilizing colleagues and outside experts. Malgorzata adds clear strategic perspective. Both have sound judgement.’
- ‘The individuals I’ve gotten to know at KG Legal leave a lasting impression through their integrity, kindness, and commitment to excellence. They are approachable, thoughtful, and willing to go the extra mile to build relationships. Even in informal interactions, they show the depth of insight and professionalism you’d expect from a leading international practice, while also being refreshingly down-to-earth. Their combination of expertise and genuine warmth is rare and makes them a pleasure to recommend.’
- ‘Malgorzata Kieltyka is a thought leader in cross-border commercial matters. Her intent is to have clients succeed and thrive and provides excellent counsel to that end. She is extremely professional, courteous, easy to work with, and accessible.'
- ‘Jakub Gladkowski is the go-to lawyer in relation to tax matters and corporate investments. Malgorzata Kieltyka is recommended in high net worth investments and art transactions.'
- ‘They’re responsive, practical, and easy to work with.'
- KG Legal’s Private Client team stands out for its combination of technical expertise and a highly personalized approach to client service. The lawyers demonstrate a deep understanding of both domestic and cross-border private wealth matters, showing particular strength in succession planning, asset protection, and family governance. What distinguishes the team is its ability to combine legal precision with genuine empathy and discretion, which are crucial when dealing with sensitive personal and family issues. The team works collaboratively and efficiently, often integrating specialists from tax, corporate, and real estate areas to deliver comprehensive advice tailored to each client’s needs. In comparison to other firms, KG Legal offers a notably client-focused and pragmatic approach, with clear communication and transparent billing. The practice also embraces modern technology in client communication and document management, ensuring both security and accessibility.
Key clients
- Columbian Embassy in Poland 3x53 Transport Irish Legal Aid Board
Work highlights
Assisted a high-net-worth individual with tax residence in the US with creating a family foundation for VC and technology investments.
Practice head
Jakub Gładkowski; Małgorzata Kiełtyka