Provided by Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak
SK&S Fintech team combines transaction work (project finance, real estate and company acquisitions, debt restructuring), with the provision of regulatory advice (including advice on the whole range of regulated financial institutions and the acquisition of banks), and general and specialist advice, as well as representing clients in proceedings before banking and financial supervisory authorities. A thorough understanding of the regulatory environment helps us to provide counsel on transactions and contracts, and knowing the business reality, we are well equipped to communicate with the supervisory authorities.
Financial regulation
We are one of the few law firms with a specialized team dedicated to financial services and financial institutions regulatory matters. We advise on a full range of matters of banking activity, leasing, lending, investment, insurance, and payment services, based on national and European regulations (including CRR, MiFID/MiFIR, AIFMD, UCITS, BMR, CSDR and EBA guidelines). For years, we have dealt with complex regulatory projects and proceedings before the PFSA and the Office for Competition and Consumer Protection.
Project Finance
Our experienced team provides comprehensive legal assistance in all types of domestic and international financing transactions, in practically every sector of the economy. We help clients structure transactions and prepare and negotiate the transaction documentation. We also assist them with restructuring projects.
Provided by Chambers
Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak has a market-leading FinTech regulatory practice. Its lawyers are particularly strong on payments law matters, including open banking, buy now, pay later products and digital payments. The team regularly advises on PSD2 compliance and related matters.
Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak advised Autopay on the feasibility of providing cross-border payment services, addressing consumer protection, financial regulations and customer onboarding issues.
Provided by Chambers
SKS have a deep understanding of business and our specific needs. They show an excellent level of ownership of the process, and are proactive in identifying risk areas.
SKS has a very business-oriented and client-oriented approach. The firm focuses on understanding what we need and always offers clear recommendations for action.
SKS combines the capacity of one of the largest law firms in Poland with the specialist knowledge that is typical for boutique firms.
SKS provide comprehensive legal analysis of the risks associated with conducting crypto-asset services in Poland, demonstrating their deep understanding of the FinTech landscape.
SKS have strong business and legal acumen. They have sound industry knowledge and a network within the regulatory environment.
SKS have a deep understanding of business and our specific needs. They show an excellent level of ownership of the process, and are proactive in identifying risk areas.
SKS has a very business-oriented and client-oriented approach. The firm focuses on understanding what we need and always offers clear recommendations for action.
SKS combines the capacity of one of the largest law firms in Poland with the specialist knowledge that is typical for boutique firms.
SKS provide comprehensive legal analysis of the risks associated with conducting crypto-asset services in Poland, demonstrating their deep understanding of the FinTech landscape.
SKS have strong business and legal acumen. They have sound industry knowledge and a network within the regulatory environment.
Provided by Chambers
Wojciech is a veteran of FinTech in Poland. He was doing it before it was fashionable. He is an excellent specialist and leader.
Wojciech is a legend in the Polish financial regulation scene.
Wojciech Iwanski has great connections with the regulator and is a top expert.
Marcin Olechowski is the managing partner of SKS. Olechowski leads on notable mandates relating to payment services, most often for major card issuers and Polish banks. He is highlighted for his strong reputation on banking matters.
Marcin Olechowski is a very well-known and experienced lawyer.
Mateusz Blocher's sophisticated approach to risk analysis and regulatory compliance showcases a deep expertise that is rare among peers.
Mateusz is very responsive and understands the business; the product he delivers is clear and to-the-point.
Mateusz is an absolutely exceptional lawyer with extraordinary knowledge of consumer finance and AML.
Provided by Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak
Provided by Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak
Alior Bank
Allegro Pay
BFF Bank S.p.A.
Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego S.A.
Bank Millennium
Bank Pocztowy
EVO Payments
Fundacja Rozwoju Rynku Finansowego
Mastercard Europe
MerXu sp. z o.o.
Microsoft
Nest Bank
PayPo
Wonga.pl
Wood & Company Financial Services
Związek Banków Polskich (The Polish Bank Association)
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Banking
Financial sector
IT
Marketplaces
Payment market