Department profile
CMS

Arbitration

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CMS

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Arbitration - Poland

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

CMS boasts a reputable practice that regularly handles a range of cases under major arbitration rules, including those of the ICC and UNCITRAL. The team has a solid track record in investment, construction and commercial arbitration. The law firm has a client roster active across a range of industries, including construction and energy.

Strengths

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  • CMS' lawyers have a good understanding of our business and commercial expectations, tailoring their assistance to suit these expectations. The team is dedicated to delivering a successful outcome.

    Arbitration respondentEurope
  • CMS provides an excellent advice and legal support in the most complex disputes. Together the team creates a real added value for the case handled.

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  • What distinguishes CMS from others in the industry is its longstanding experience, deep expertise and very strong reputation in the market.

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  • The CMS arbitration team is truly outstanding for its strength and depth. Its lawyers are as masterful as strategists and tacticians as they are legal practitioners.

    Arbitration respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Rafał Morek
    Band 2Rafał Morek

    Rafał Morek

    Rafał Morek acts as arbitration counsel, including in international investment arbitrations and sports arbitrations. He is further noted for his experience acting as an arbitrator.

    • What distinguishes Rafał from his peers is his deep expertise combined with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving. He has the ability to tailor his advice to meet both legal and commercial needs.

      Arbitration respondentEurope
    • Rafał Morek is absolutely brilliant. He is open and a good listener.

      Arbitration respondentEurope
    • Rafał Morek has very knowledgeable insights into potential pathways and potential ways this could unfold.

      Arbitration respondentEurope
  • Associates to watchKarol Macias
    Associates to watchKarol Macias

    Karol Macias

    Karol Macias has experience in representing clients in construction arbitrations, including those pertaining to EPC contracts. He also has notable experience in advising on international arbitration cases.

    • I see Karol Macias as a thoughtful and strategic practitioner who brings clarity and rigour to complex disputes. He is someone whose opinion I value and trust, particularly in procedural matters.

      Arbitration respondentEurope
    • From my observations, Karol Macias is very dedicated and personally engaged when advising his clients. His abilities to develop strategies and tactics for disputes are one of a kind.

      Arbitration respondentEurope
    • Karol Macias has great communication, understanding of business, experience and knowledge.

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    • Karol Macias is really strong in analysing cases. We don't have to analyse some things that are problematic because he's already thought about it and comes with solutions.

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Ranked Individuals at CMS (3)

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