Ranking Chambers Europe 2024

La edición de este año del ranking Chambers and Partners Europe se publicó el 14 de marzo. El ranking es elaborado por un equipo de analistas que a lo largo del año recopilan información sobre las transacciones más complejas del mercado y la opinión de los clientes sobre los abogados que intervienen en sus casos. Nuestros expertos han sido reconocidos una vez más en este prestigioso ranking en las siguientes categorías:

Environment

Daniel Chojnacki Band 1

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. "Daniel Chojnacki combines legal and business knowledge very efficiently." – a source says.

Project and Infrastructure | Band 1

Marcin Krakowiak Band 3 | Tomasz Darowski Band 3

Marcin Krakowiak advises on PPP mandates in the transportation 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. "Tomasz Darowski is extraordinarily responsive, has strong awareness of the similar market issues, is legally skilled and has a commercial approach." – a source says.

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 Appeal Chamber.

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

Tomasz Michalczyk advises on a variety of public procurement mandates, including contentious matters, competitive dialogue procedures and contract awards. “Tomasz Michalczyk has a wide range of knowledge, which he combines effectively with practice. His consultancy results in the attainment of business goals.” - a source says.

Dispute Resolution | Band 2

Józef Palinka Eminent Practitioner | Paweł Lewandowski Band 3

Jozef Palinka has particular visibility in construction disputes in both local and international conflicts, including construction arbitration representation. He additionally advises banks on contentious cases relating to financial products. "He is very solution-oriented and pragmatic. This is coupled with years of experience and great attention to detail." - a source says.

Paweł Lewandowski possesses broad experience in construction disputes, often advising clients within the finance, infrastructure and healthcare sectors.

Energy & Natural Resources | Band 2

Rafał Hajduk Band 1 | Paweł Grzejszczak Band 2

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 and photovoltaic projects. "Rafał has a very deep knowledge of energy law, but is also able to combine this knowledge with the business aspects of transactions." – sources says.

Paweł Grzejszczak is an experienced lawyer who is often seen advising clients, including state-owned energy and natural resources companies, on international transactional matters. "Paweł Grzejszczak's very profound knowledge of energy regulatory and market issues is of the highest value." – source says.

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 advises on post-M&A tax restructuring mandates and tax planning.

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. Zakrzewski offers strategic advice on transactions in a variety of industry sectors.

Marek Świątkowski assists with a variety of cross-border and domestic deals.

Life Sciences | Band 3

Domański Zakrzewski Palinka team with experience across a range of life sciences mandates, advising on pharmaceutical and biotechnology law. The law firm boasts a solid track record in the areas of clinical trials, distribution of medicinal products and advertising regulation. It is well placed to advise on the introduction of new drugs. "Domański Zakrzewski Palinka responds to our needs and are up to date with the market & news." – a source says.

Competition/Antitrust | Band 4

Jarosław Łukawski Band 4

Jarosław Łukawski frequently assists clients with merger control proceedings, as well as representing them in behavioural investigations. "The leadership of Jarosław Łukawski, who binds the competition department together and gives it dynamism and momentum, is very evident." – a source says.

Employment | Band 4

Agata Mierzwa Up and Coming

Agata Mierzwa advises international clients on compliance with Polish employment law. She frequently acts on matters involving social security issues, as well as individual terminations and collective dismissals. "Agata Mierzwa has strong expertise and she is proactive and responsive." – a source says.

Restructuring/Insolvency | Band 4

The team at Domański Zakrzewski Palinka is active on a wide variety of in-court and out-of-court restructurings and insolvencies, acting on all sides of such transactions. The team acts on bankruptcies and reorganisations with further strength in related disputes. "The team has strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters due to the sufficient number of experts specialised in different fields cooperating on daily bases." – a source says.

Banking & Finance | Band 5

Domański Zakrzewski Palinka acts on acquisition and corporate financing mandates, and frequently assists clients with debt refinancings. The practice also advises on project financing in the renewable energy sector as well as structured finance matters. "We value that they offer specialist knowledge of leveraged and acquisition finance and are able to work on and understand international deals." – a source says.

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.

White-Collar Crime

Hanna Gajewska - Kraczkowska Senior Statespeople

Senior lawyer Hanna Gajewska-Kraczkowska is a well-regarded white-collar crime specialist in the Polish market. Her practice spans from tax fraud cases to corruption investigations. "She is able to translate the legal complexities to a witness who are not legal professionals and are often quite stressed that they have to testify." – a source says.

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