LAWYER PROFILE

Michal Lisawa

Europe 2026

Baker McKenzie

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Immigration

Poland

1 year ranked

Employment

Poland

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Baker McKenzie

Practice Areas

Michał is experienced in labor and employment matters. He advises on all aspects of individual and collective labour law, in particular on hiring staff, redundancies, compensation and benefits, employment policies, discrimination, employment litigation as well as trade unions. He has extensive experience in handling HR issues in M&A deals and reorganizations.

Michał provides skillful advice on labor and employment matters, compensation and benefits, HR issues in M&A and reorganizations as well as employment litigation. He also counsels clients on cross-border employment and posting of workers.

Professional Memberships

Warsaw Bar of Advocates - Member

Personal

Warsaw University (Faculty of Law and Administration) (2007)

University of Edinburgh (LL.M.)

Warsaw School of Economics (Corporate Law)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Immigration - Poland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Michal Lisawa heads the firm's employment practice and is regarded for assisting multinational clients with the employment aspects of M&A transactions and market entries and exits. He also handles internal investigations and immigration mandates, as well as advising on contentious employment matters.

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Employment - Poland

Band 5

Individual Editorial

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Michal Lisawa consistently provides precise, well-reasoned advice while maintaining very strong, partner-like relationships with clients. His ability to balance legal excellence with warmth and effective collaboration makes him truly stand out.
ImmigrationChambers European Guide
Michal Lisawa demonstrates exceptional business understanding, provides clear, practical and business-oriented advice and is highly responsive and reliable in all matters.
ImmigrationChambers European Guide