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Domański Zakrzewski Palinka

Litigation: Elite

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Domański Zakrzewski Palinka

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About

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Court disputes are an unavoidable part of business. We realise that the outcome of court or arbitration proceedings has a direct impact on a firm’s financial standing and that a lengthy trial or enforcement is a calamity for many businesses. Thus we try to ensure that the effect of our services translates into success in court and that the services we provide are as effective as possible in terms of both time and cost. The Practice is composed of 15 specialists working under the leadership of five Partners who have extensive experience in negotiations, arbitration and representing clients in court.

DZP’s lawyers represent Polish and foreign clients in disputes, acting for them in negotiations with business partners and before Polish and international institutions. Our experts act in common courts, the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Tribunal, and also in Polish and international arbitration tribunals.

We dedicate ourselves to each matter and our clients are kept regularly informed of the course of proceedings. Our know-how aids the market feeling that we gained in working with entities operating in various business sectors.

The Law Firm has handled numerous prominent cases in Poland for clients in, e.g. construction and infrastructure, industry, transport and communications, trade, finances and insurance, and also in the real estate and state administration sectors.

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Litigation: Elite - Poland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Domański Zakrzewski Palinka is a notable Polish firm with a highly respected team covering a whole spectrum of commercial litigation matters. The firm is particularly active in construction and infrastructure cases as well as disputes arising in the transport and energy sectors. The team also assists with complex class actions, competition disputes and banking litigation.

Work Highlights

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  • Domański Zakrzewski Palinka acted for ORLEN on 13 proceedings concerning the refusal to grant discharge to former members of the management board and supervisory board.

Strengths

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  • The team at Domański Zakrzewski Palinka offer high commitment and an innovative approach.

    Litigation: Elite respondentEurope
  • The lawyers are open-minded and provided us with solutions that weren't very common but turned out to be very useful. It really helped us to make our position better.

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

    Litigation: Elite respondentEurope
  • The Domański Zakrzewski Palinka lawyers have a good understanding of client-specific needs and conditions.

    Litigation: Elite respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersJózef Palinka
    Eminent PractitionersJózef Palinka

    Józef Palinka

    Eminent practitioner Józef Palinka has particular visibility in construction disputes in both local and international conflicts. He additionally advises banks on contentious cases relating to financial products.

    • Józef Palinka has the experience and special knowledge.

      Litigation: Elite respondentEurope
  • Up and ComingBartosz Karolczyk
    Up and ComingBartosz Karolczyk

    Bartosz Karolczyk

    Up-and-coming counsel Bartosz Karolczyk has the experience of representing clients in regulatory litigations and financial services cases.

    • I have a good impression of Bartosz Karolczyk.

      Litigation: Elite respondentEurope
  • Up and ComingŁukasz Wojdalski
    Up and ComingŁukasz Wojdalski

    Łukasz Wojdalski

    Up-and-coming partner Łukasz Wojdalski assist clients with claims for damages, construction claims and competition litigation.

    • I am very pleased to work with Łukasz Wojdalski.

      Litigation: Elite respondentEurope
    • Łukasz Wojdalski is very engaged in each aspect of the case and is looking for complex solutions.

      Litigation: Elite respondentEurope
  • Up and ComingMaciej Orkusz
    Up and ComingMaciej Orkusz

    Maciej Orkusz

    Up-and-coming partner Maciej Orkusz is recognised for his experience acting for clients from the financial sector on banking litigation and administrative proceedings.

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

      Litigation: Elite respondentEurope

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