The Addleshaw Goddard Wisniewski Dzianachowski Schulz i Wspólnicy sp.k. team is well versed at advising corporates and senior individuals on complex criminal and regulatory matters, with a particular focus on crisis management, investigations and parallel civil recovery proceedings. The team is jointly led by Tomasz Manicki, who is knowledgeable of the finance, infrastructure, energy, pharmaceutical and transport sectors; and Cezary Wiśniewski, who oversees the wider litigation, arbitration and investigations practice. In the wider team, Marek Tołcz is regarded for his expertise in capital market natters, and Paweł Wysocki is noted for his experience handling proceedings before the regulatory authorities.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Addleshaw Goddard comes across as a firm that combines meticulous attention to detail with a genuinely holistic view of clients’ needs. Their advice is not only technically precise but also framed in the wider commercial and strategic context, which makes it especially practical and reliable. This approach sets them apart by ensuring clients receive solutions that are both carefully thought through and firmly grounded in real-world business priorities.’
- ‘Marek Tołcz stands out for his exceptional thoroughness and ability to keep a clear strategic perspective even in highly complex matters. What I value most is his capacity to combine deep technical expertise with practical, business-oriented advice that inspires confidence and supports decision-making. He distinguishes himself from competitors by being both meticulous and approachable, ensuring that every detail is covered while maintaining a clear focus on the client’s overall objectives.'
- ‘Extensive experience in complex white-collar crime matters combined with practical approach make their work product actionable and appreciated by in-house counsels and other stakeholders at client organisation. Their advice reflect their understanding of commercial implications, market practice and sensitivity of white-collar crime-related issues. Their knowledge of international good practices and guidelines/approach of foreign regulators is helpful.’
- ‘Tomasz Manicki and Agata Zwolankiewicz stand out with their legal expertise combined with practical approach, what results in delivery of workable and effective solutions.’
- ‘Energy sector experience.’
Work highlights
Representing the leasing division of DNB Bank Polska S.A. (Assets Holdco S.A.) in criminal and associated civil (asset tracing and recovery) proceedings in connection with the multi-million leasing fraud committed by a number of interrelated companies belonging to a cross-border crime group, misappropriating construction equipment, the leasing of which was financed by the client.
Representing Capitea S.A. as the aggrieved party in a criminal investigation conducted by the Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Warsaw and District Prosecutor's Office in Warsaw concerning multiple fraudulent activities of the former management board, and senior officers of the company, as well as their business counterparties – which led to its insolvency.
Representing Polski Fundusz Rozwoju S.A. as the aggrieved party in a criminal investigation conducted by a number of Regional Prosecutor’s Offices and police offices concerning suspicion of fraud aimed at wrongfully obtaining financial subsidy carried out by beneficiaries of the government programmes.
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Practice head
Tomasz Manicki
Cezary Wiśniewski
Other key lawyers
Marek Tołcz
Paweł Wysocki
Agata Zwolankiewicz