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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Testimonials
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- ‘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.’
- ‘Professional, timely service based on well grounded knowledge of law and extensive experience.’
- ‘Jarosław Majewski - partner with in depth knowledge of law and over 25 experience on the market.'
- ‘Availability and professional.’
- ‘Professional skill, flexibility.’
- ‘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.’
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 Polish Development Fund Group SADCO GRUPA Sp. z o.o. CHS Holding Sp. z o.o. ICF Steel Sp. z o.o. Sp.K. Canal + Chemeko
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