DeBenedetti Majewski Szczesniak Kancelaria Prawnicza Sp. K. is experienced in matters concerning the liability of collective entities for prohibited acts and regularly conducts criminal-risk assessments of business operations, helping clients identify and mitigate exposure to criminal and fiscal-criminal sanctions. The practice is anchored by Jarosław Majewski, who boasts extensive experience in corruption cases and asset trading disputes. Janusz Strankowski is also a highly regarded member of the team, especially for clients in the media sector.
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- The firm's team consists of experienced attorneys and legal counselors who combine in-depth knowledge of the law with practical experience gained in court and law enforcement. This allows them to accurately assess a client's situation, plan a defense strategy, and anticipate possible case developments.
- Our law firm specializes in criminal law, offering comprehensive legal services to both individuals and businesses. We are distinguished by our effectiveness, thorough case analysis, and complete commitment at every stage of the proceedings – from initial procedural steps to defense before courts of all instances.
- ‘Professional skill, flexibility.’
- ‘Availability and professional.’
- ‘Compared to other firms, DMS feels different. At many firms, work is often passed down to junior associates, but here we benefit directly from the partner’s experience. That makes a huge difference — decisions are quicker, strategies are sharper, and I feel our cases are treated with the highest priority.’
- ‘What makes DMS practice unique is the way it combines deep legal knowledge with genuine accessibility and commitment. For me as a client, the greatest strength lies in working directly with Jarosław Majewski, who is always available, fully focused on our case, and remembers even the smallest details. His professionalism and dedication gives me confidence that my matters are in the very best hands.’
Key clients
- Elliot Management Corporation, USA
- Vienna Insurance Group AG, Austria
- Nationale Nederlanden Life Insurance, Poland
- Nationale Nederlanden Pensions, Poland
- Nationale Nederlanden Financial Services, Poland
- Nationale Nederlanden Non-Life Insurance, Poland
- Vienna Life, Poland
- Compensa Non-Life Insurance, Poland
- Ryszard Podkulski (high net worth individual, owner of a group of companies in Poland)
- Johnson & Johnson
- MS Global Funding LLC
- IPOPEMA TFI
Work highlights
Acting as a subsidiary prosecutor in a long-running fraud case brought by MS Global involving an attempt to unlawfully obtain over $3.5m through abuse of court proceedings.
Representing a defendant in a criminal investigation concerning the alleged damage of approximately $378m to ORLEN S.A. and its Swiss subsidiary OTS GmbH.
Representing an insurance company as an injured party at the trial stage of a fraud case involving former business partners-insurance brokers-accused of defrauding the client of over $5m.
Practice head
Jarosław Majewski
Other key lawyers
Janusz Strankowski