CMS is a key point of reference for all aspects of white-collar crime, including anti-bribery and corruption issues, anti-money laundering and criminal proceedings. The group is also active in ESG and compliance-related advisory, notably pre-acquisition due diligence, audits, training and risk mapping. Arkadiusz Korzeniewski heads the practice, which benefits from his extensive experience handing preventative compliance and investigation compliance. Key members of the practice also include Mariusz Minkiewicz, who specialises in cybercrimes and sensitive information leaks, and Mateusz Gerlach, who is well-versed in fraud and bribery investigations and corporate defence work.
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Dispute Resolution
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White-Collar Crime
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Position
Partner, Head of the Dispute Resolution practice in Poland, Head of the Corporate Crime in CEE
Career
Arkadiusz Korzeniewski is an advocate and a partner in the Dispute Resolution practice. He also leads the CMS CEE Corporate Crime initiative.
He has 25 years of experience in advising clients in corporate liability and investigations, corporate disputes, and arbitration proceedings. He also focuses on strategic advice concerning complex multi-disciplinary matters. He provides strategic support to management boards, supervisory boards, and legal departments in contentious and non-contentious matters.
Arkadiusz focuses on both preventive compliance (procedures and audits) and investigation compliance (representing clients in internal investigations). He also provides strategic advice concerning external proceedings (conducted by law enforcement agencies and courts). He also advises on issues related to the protection of whistleblowers. He prepares and advises on whistleblower procedures, and conducts interviews with whistleblowers.
He represents clients in corporate litigation cases. He regularly represents clients in highly complex corporate disputes. These are cases related to transactions such as post-SPA disputes, conflicts between shareholders or conflicts related to takeovers.
Arkadiusz also has significant experience in international commercial and investment arbitration. His unique experience primarily covers international investment arbitration. He represents clients in many high-profile cases concerning foreign investments in Poland. His experience also includes arbitration on large infrastructure projects, including the largest dispute in a Public-Private Partnerships road investment. Arkadiusz also advises on matters related to post-enforcement and the setting-aside of arbitral awards.
Languages
Polish; English
Memberships
Warsaw Bar of Advocates
Education
2015 - Post-graduate Studies in Evidence Law, Jagiellonian University, Krakow
2014 - Post-graduate Studies in Combating Commercial and Fiscal Crime, Jagiellonian University, Krakow
1997 - Master’s degree, University of Warsaw, Faculty of Law and Administration, Warsaw
1997 - University of Warsaw & University of Cambridge, Centre for the Study of English European Union Law, Warsaw
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- 'The white-collar crime practice distinguishes itself from other firms through its advanced approach to client service, innovative solutions and the unique skills of its team.'
- 'Thanks to the firm's global presence, the team has experience in cross-border cases, which is key when dealing with complex cases involving international operations and regulations.'
- 'The team is known for its quick response to changing circumstances and its ability to adjust strategies in response to new challenges.'
- 'Highly experienced, with many years of court practice. Knows how to build a watertight case by committing to fully understand the underlying issue.'
- 'CMS' white-collar crime team places a high value on ethics and professionalism, which is crucial in the area of white-collar crime, where maintaining high ethical standards is essential for effective representation of clients.'