Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Poland
Band 5
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+48 22 344 00 00About
Provided by Gide Loyrette Nouel
When Gide opened an office in Warsaw in 1991, it was one of the first international legal practices acting in Poland under the new regime. Over the past three decades, we have been involved in a large number of projects, including the most important privatisations and investment transactions on the Polish market. Gide Warsaw provides legal advice in all key areas of business law and is one of the most highly recommended international law firms in Poland.
Gide Warsaw employs over 40 lawyers and tax advisers, including five partners, and advises leading players in Poland, ranging from financial institutions to developers and leaders in the gas, petrochemicals and retail sectors. In addition, we advise companies operating in the transport and heavy industry sectors. We support foreign investors and Polish companies, including state-owned companies and public institutions.
Our key areas of specialisation include:
- Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law and Private Equity
- Banking & Finance
- Energy, Infrastructure and Public Law
- Real Estate Transactions & Financing
- Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
- Restructuring & Insolvency
- Tax Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Employment Law
- Competition Law
Chambers Review
Gide Loyrette Nouel has a well-respected disputes team assisting clients with litigation and arbitration matters. The team has considerable experience advising French-speaking clients active in the Polish market and also has a loyal following among Polish companies. The law firm acts for a number of state-owned companies. Its sector expertise includes infrastructure construction, particularly in relation to highways. The team additionally represents a number of financial services clients.
Work Highlights
- Gide Loyrette Nouel represented Karmar in a dispute against a subcontractor seeking payment for an alleged contractual breach valued at PLN7.5 million.
Notable Practitioners
Piotr Sadownik possesses experience acting for clients in road and highway construction-related disputes. He also represents banks in a variety of commercial conflicts.