Alicja Szczęśniak

Practice Areas

Alicja Szczęśniak is a skilled legal professional specializing in post-M&A disputes, arbitration, ADR, and cases before the Court of Justice of the EU. With a PhD in civil procedure and a specialization in arbitration, she has held notable positions as an arbitrator and lead counsel in complex disputes before various forums. Alicja organizes the Arbitration Lunch Match, promoting gender equality in arbitration, nominated for the GAR Awards 2023. She has authored articles on disputes and arbitration and is affiliated with legal institutions across Europe.

Alicja focuses on post-M&A disputes, arbitration, complex litigation and ADR, in company law, commercial contracts, torts, and unfair competition. Serving clients in the Polish market, she handles disputes over significant transactions and represents Polish banks in 16,000 mortgage loan proceedings, including cases before the Court of Justice of the EU. Her practice spans multiple jurisdictions, emphasizing gender equality within the arbitration field. Alicja works with diverse clients, from individuals to major corporations, ensuring effective legal solutions in high-stakes cases.

Professional Memberships

Polish Bar Association

Court of Arbitration at the Polish Chamber of Commerce, List of Recommended Arbitrators

Personal

ICC Advanced Arbitration Academy for Eastern Europe (2014)

Institute of Law Studies of the Polish Academy of Sciences (PhD Civil Procedure) (2014)

University of Vienna (LLM in International Legal Studies) (2009)