22 lawyers distinguished in Chambers Europe 2022 ranking

On March 17th the Chambers Europe 2022 ranking was published. Our lawyers once again took the lead in the following fields of expertise:

Environment | Band 1
Daniel Chojnacki Band 2

Daniel Chojnacki offers substantial experience in environmental law assisting multinational clients with transactional and regulatory mandates, as well as court proceedings relating to both local and EU law. He is noted in the market for his expertise in waste management.

Life Sciences | Band 1
Michał Czarnuch Band 2 | Marcin Matczak Band 3 | Tomasz Kaczyński Band 4 | Marcin Pieklak „Up and Coming”

Marcin Matczak advises domestic and international pharmaceutical companies on distribution and marketing matters.

Marcin Pieklak enters the rankings on the back of increased visibility and strong client feedback. He advises domestic and international pharmaceuticals on a range of matters with a focus on reimbursement. According to one client: "Marcin Pieklak has a very good understanding of clients' needs."

Michał Czarnuch is an established name in the life sciences sector. He advises domestic pharmaceutical companies on reimbursement and distribution issues.

Tomasz Kaczyński is described by clients as "reliable, credible, with an open-minded approach and positive attitude." He handles a range of matters including litigation as well as reimbursement and distribution.

Project and Infrastructure | Band 1
Marcin Krakowiak Band 3 | Tomasz Darowski Band 3

Clients laud the team as being "committed, both in terms of regulatory support and activity in transactions."

Marcin Krakowiak advises on PPP mandates in the transport sector, as well as financing and contractual matters for large-scale infrastructure projects.

Tomasz Darowski 's projects caseload spans financing, contractual, construction and contentious matters, predominantly in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Clients value his pragmatism, one asserting that he "focuses on solutions, not just the theoretical side."


Public Procurement | Band 1
Katarzyna Kuźma Band 1 | Wojciech Hartung Band 2 | Tomasz Michalczyk Band 4 

Katarzyna Kuźma undertakes a variety of public procurement matters, ranging from bid submissions to appeal proceedings before the National Appeals Chamber. A client remarks that she is "without a doubt one of the top experts in Poland on the subject matter."

Tomasz Michalczyk advises on a variety of public procurement mandates, including contentious matters, competitive dialogue procedures and contract awards. A source describes him as "a very skilled public procurement law adviser with broad knowledge and a pro-client approach."

Wojciech Hartung is active in the infrastructure and energy sectors, where he advises clients on contentious and non-contentious contractual public procurement matters.

Dispute Resolution | Band 2
Józef Palinka Eminent Practitioner | Paweł Lewandowski Band 3

Eminent practitioner Józef Palinka has particular visibility in construction disputes in both local and international conflicts, including construction arbitration. He additionally advises banks on contentious cases relating to financial products. "He is effective," a source says.

Paweł Lewandowski possesses broad experience in construction disputes, often advising clients within the energy, infrastructure and real estate sectors. He is very active. He's always well prepared," a source says.

Energy & Natural Resources | Band 2
Rafał Hajduk Band 1 | Paweł Grzejszczak Band 2

Paweł Grzejszczak is an experienced lawyer who is often seen advising clients on international transactional matters, including for state-owned energy and natural resources companies. A source describes him as "diligent but practical, with a steely determination to protect the client's interest."

Rafał Hajduk is a top-tier lawyer in Poland who possesses key expertise in large-scale energy transactions on both a domestic and an international scale. He is especially active on wind power projects.

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

Artur Nowak acts on a range of tax mandates including tax litigation and VAT matters. His clients include prominent Polish financial institutions, media companies and private individuals.

Joanna Wierzejska is advising on post-M&A tax restructuring mandates.

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability | Band 3
Krzysztof Zakrzewski Eminent Practitioner | Marek Świątkowski Band 4 

Krzysztof Zakrzewski is highly respected for his many years of experience in the Warsaw market. Krzysztof Zakrzewski offers strategic advice on transactions in a variety of industry sectors.

Marek Świątkowski advises on acquisitions and sales, including those involving share acquisitions. Clients say Marek Świątkowski is "very reliable and dedicated to his clients," as well as having "deep understanding of our business and strategic goals."

Restructuring/Insolvency | Band 4

International & Cross-Border Capabilities | Band 4

DZP lawyers have handled many complex international projects for both Polish and foreign firms and advised on and negotiated numerous international foreign investments and acquisitions. DZP also acts in many international professional organisations.


White-Collar Crime
Hanna Gajewska - Kraczkowska Senior Statespeople

Senior practitioner Hanna Gajewska-Kraczkowska is a well-regarded white-collar crime lawyer in the Polish market. Her practice spans from tax fraud cases to corruption investigations.

Construction
Tomasz Darowski Band 2

Tomasz Darowski co-leads Domański Zakrzewski Palinka's construction team. He has considerable experience in infrastructure and construction projects, advising both private and public entities. One source finds him to be "diligent and strong."

Competition/Antitrust
Jarosław Łukawski Band 4

Jarosław Łukawski assists with merger control matters. He is also well regarded for representing clients in antitrust investigations.


Real Estate
Wojciech Koczara Band 4

Wojciech Koczara co-heads Domański Zakrzewski Palinka's real estate practice. He regularly advises international investors and developers on a range of real estate mandates including transactions, leasing and development.

Banking & Finance
Rafał Grochowski Band 4

Rafał Grochowski of Domański Zakrzewski Palinka advises on public projects financing, where he often represents the borrowers. He also assists lenders.

Capital Markets: Debt
Rafał Grochowski Band 3

Rafał Grochowski of Domański Zakrzewski Palinka is well versed in DCM, with a focus on project finance-related matters. He regularly advises banks on bond issuances by municipalities to fund municipal projects.

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