DZP among recommended firms in the Chambers Europe 2026 ranking

On 19 March, the European edition of this year’s ranking prepared by Chambers and Partners was published. It is a listing of the leading law firms and experts across individual jurisdictions, based on an analysis of the most demanding projects and transactions carried out in a given market, as well as feedback from the business community and a selected group of lawyers.

Thanks to its detailed research methodology, the ranking provides a reliable reflection of the current position of law firms, the competencies of the recognised lawyers, and the strength and experience of individual advisory teams.

This year, seven outstanding DZP lawyers joined the group of our consistently recognised experts: Łukasz Górzny (Immigration), Bogusław Kapłon (Employment), Bartosz Karolczyk and Maciej Orkusz (Litigation: Elite), Tomasz Kalicki (Banking & Finance), Bartosz Marcinkowski (Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability) and Marek Paluch (Life Sciences).

Below is a detailed overview of our rankings:

Band 1

Environment

• Daniel Chojnacki (Band 1)

"We rate Daniel Chojnacki very highly. He is always highly reliable, providing clear and practical guidance. His expertise makes working with him a very positive experience."

Projects & Infrastructure

• Marcin Krakowiak (Band 3) | Tomasz Darowski (Band 3)

"Domański Zakrzewski Palinka lawyers demonstrated a business-oriented approach. They have very good energy law skills."

Public Procurement

• Katarzyna Kuźma (Band 1) | Wojciech Hartung (Band 2) | Tomasz Michalczyk (Band 3)

"Katarzyna Kuźma is an exceptional lawyer in the field of public procurement with extensive knowledge, who is able to approach each problem individually and in an unconventional way."

"Tomasz is a very professional and solid practitioner in the field of public procurement, understanding business and solving problematic issues."

Band 2

Energy & Natural Resources

• Paweł Grzejszczak (Band 2)

"Mr Grzejszczak is an exceptional lawyer, not only in terms of his legal and transactional expertise, but also in his empathy, personal approach and ability to connect directly with the client."

Litigation: Elite

• Józef Palinka (Eminent Practitioners) | Bartosz Karolczyk (Up and Coming) | Łukasz Wojdalski (Up and Coming) | Maciej Orkusz (Up and Coming)

"The Domański Zakrzewski Palinka team is pro-client, open-minded and with a very good practice. The lawyers have extensive procedural and negotiation knowledge."

"I'm really pleased with Maciej Orkusz's engagement and involvement. He has a proactive approach, he also presents some additional input."

Tax

• Artur Nowak (Band 2) | Joanna Wierzejska Band 2 (Tax Consultants)

White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations

• Hanna Gajewska-Kraczkowska (Senior Statespeople) | Rafał Karbowniczek (Band 4)

"Hanna Gajewska-Kraczkowska combines availability and practical knowledge supported by numerous cases and examples with the ability to predict."

"Rafał’s knowledge, an ability to react quickly and decisively in emergency situations combined with the ability to analyse the effects is what sets him apart."

Band 3

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

• Krzysztof A Zakrzewski (Senior Statespeople) | Bartosz Marcinkowski (Band 4)

"The team at Domański Zakrzewski Palinka stand out for their combination of Polish-rooted regulatory expertise and sophisticated transactional capacity."

"Bartosz Marcinkowski is amazing. He is always available and responsive, and provides assistance when and where needed."

Data Protection

Data Protection category is new in Polish ranking

Employment

• Agata Mierzwa (Band 4) | Bogusław Kapłon (Band 5)

"Agata Mierzwa's ability to stay engaged, ask the right questions and adapt to evolving circumstances makes the collaboration highly effective and solution-oriented."

"Bogusław aims to develop a position that takes into account the specificity of the client's organisation and the client's needs."

Band 4

Competition/Antitrust

"Despite the legal and technical complexity of the case, the team consistently deliver advice in clear, accessible language that enables informed business decision-making."

Intellectual Property

"The team demonstrate strong analytical skills, deep legal expertise and a strategic approach to problem-solving. They are capable of navigating multifaceted legal issues with precision and clarity."

Life Sciences

• Marek Paluch (Associates to watch)

"Domański Zakrzewski Palinka has deep local expertise and regulatory insight. It is proactive in adopting to changing regulations, market trends and client needs."

"Marek Paluch always has the client's best interests and business goals in mind."

Restructuring/Insolvency

• Michał Cecerko (Up and Coming)

"Domański Zakrzewski Palinka offers careful analysis and extensive knowledge. The firm always puts the client's best interests first."

Band 5

Banking & Finance

• Katarzyna Biarda (Associates to watch) | Tomasz Kalicki (Associates to watch)

"Katarzyna Biarda is highly skilful. She is dedicated to perform the highest quality services."

"Tomasz Kalicki is a highly experienced and talented lawyer, who is dedicated to performing the best quality service."

Additional individual recommendations

Construction

• Tomasz Darowski (Band 2)

Immigration

• Agata Mierzwa (Band 3) | Łukasz Górzny (Band 2)

We sincerely thank our customers for taking part in the research and for their trust and support. Details are available on the Chambers & Partners website.