Ranking tables

Arbitrators | Global

Poland

The Arbitrators rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Poland.

Rankings overview for Individuals

S

  1. Andrzej Szlęzak
    Andrzej Szlęzak Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak26 Years Ranked
  2. Cezary Wisniewski
    Cezary Wisniewski Addleshaw Goddard21 Years Ranked
  3. Maciej Łaszczuk
    Maciej Łaszczuk Łaszczuk & Partners12 Years Ranked
  4. Andrzej SzumańskiJagiellonian University
  5. Tomasz WardyńskiWardyński & Partners
  6. Wojciech PopiołekADP Popiołek Adwokaci & Doradcy
2

  1. Paweł Pietkiewicz GREENBERG TRAURIG Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokiński sp.k.22 Years Ranked
  2. Piotr Machnikowski Dentons9 Years Ranked
  3. Rafał Morek
    Rafał Morek CMS12 Years Ranked
  4. Piotr NowaczykLaw offices - Piotr Nowaczyk
  5. Przemysław DrapałaJDP Drapała Chomiuk & Partners
  6. Rafał KosKKG Legal

All Individuals profiles

S

Senior Statespeople

  1. Andrzej Szlęzak
    S
    Andrzej Szlęzak
    Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak
    Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak | Arbitrators
    2026 | Senior Statespeople | 26 Years Ranked

    Senior Statesperson Andrzej Szlęzak upholds his strong reputation as an arbitrator in Poland as well as internationally.

  2. Cezary Wisniewski
    S
    Cezary Wisniewski
    Addleshaw Goddard
    Addleshaw Goddard | Arbitrators
    2026 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years Ranked

    Senior Statesperson Cezary Wisniewski is a highly regarded arbitrator and arbitration counsel in the Polish disputes market. He advises clients in investment arbitration and has experience handling international arbitration.

  3. Maciej Łaszczuk
    S
    Maciej Łaszczuk
    Łaszczuk & Partners
    Łaszczuk & Partners | Arbitrators
    2026 | Senior Statespeople | 12 Years Ranked

    Senior Statesperson Maciej Łaszczuk is very proficient in acting as an arbitrator.

  4. Andrzej Szumański
    Jagiellonian University | Arbitrators
    2026 | Senior Statespeople
  5. Tomasz Wardyński
    Wardyński & Partners | Arbitrators
    2026 | Senior Statespeople
  6. Wojciech Popiołek
    ADP Popiołek Adwokaci & Doradcy | Arbitrators
    2026 | Senior Statespeople
1

Band 1

  1. Bartosz Krużewski
    1
    Bartosz Krużewski
    Clifford Chance
    Clifford Chance | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked

    Bartosz Krużewski is held in high regard for his expertise in handling construction arbitration. He also has extensive experience in investment arbitration, and he is also active as both an arbitrator and arbitration counsel.

  2. Beata Gessel-Kalinowska vel Kalisz
    1
    Beata Gessel-Kalinowska vel Kalisz
    GESSEL
    GESSEL | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 1 | 25 Years Ranked

    Beata Gessel-Kalinowska vel Kalisz is a top-ranked arbitrator who has experience in commercial arbitration proceedings in the Polish arbitral institutions as well as under ICC rules. She has further experience in UNCITRAL proceedings.

  3. Justyna Szpara
    1
    Justyna Szpara
    Łaszczuk & Partners
    Łaszczuk & Partners | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked

    Justyna Szpara is highly adept at representing clients in international arbitration proceedings as counsel and is additionally known for her skill as arbitrator.

  4. Małgorzata Surdek-Janicka
    1
    Małgorzata Surdek-Janicka
    SURDEK ARBITRATION | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked

    Małgorzata Surdek-Janicka of SURDEK ARBITRATION is a well-respected arbitrator with notable experience representing clients in commercial arbitrations under ICC rules. She is Vice-President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration.

  5. Maciej Jamka
    DWF Poland | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 1
  6. Michał Kocur
    Kocur & Partners | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. 2
    Paweł Pietkiewicz
    GREENBERG TRAURIG Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokiński sp.k.
    GREENBERG TRAURIG Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokiński sp.k. | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2 | 22 Years Ranked

    Paweł Pietkiewicz has experience acting as presiding arbitrator in construction disputes.

  2. 2
    Piotr Machnikowski
    Dentons
    Dentons | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked

    Piotr Machnikowski is recognised in Warsaw's legal market as a highly respected arbitrator and also acts as arbitration counsel. He acts on arbitration proceedings under ICC rules and also construction disputes.

  3. Rafał Morek
    2
    Rafał Morek
    CMS
    CMS | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked

    Rafał Morek acts as arbitration counsel, including in international investment arbitrations and sports arbitrations. He is further noted for his experience acting as an arbitrator.

  4. Piotr Nowaczyk
    Law offices - Piotr Nowaczyk | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2
  5. Przemysław Drapała
    JDP Drapała Chomiuk & Partners | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2
  6. Rafał Kos
    KKG Legal | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Eligiusz Krześniak
    3
    Eligiusz Krześniak
    Squire Patton Boggs Krześniak sp.k. | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked

    Eligiusz Krześniak is highlighted for his experience presiding in arbitrations under CAS, as well as in proceedings in the Polish arbitral institutions.

  2. Krystyna Szczepanowska-Kozłowska
    3
    Krystyna Szczepanowska-Kozłowska
    A&O Shearman, A. Pedzich Sp. k.
    A&O Shearman, A. Pedzich Sp. k. | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked

    Krystyna Szczepanowska-Kozłowska is well recognised for her academic work and activity as an arbitrator.

  3. Marek Jeżewski
    3
    Marek Jeżewski
    Eversheds Sutherland Poland
    Eversheds Sutherland Poland | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked

    Marek Jeżewski focuses on international arbitration, regularly representing companies against national states as well as acting in commercial arbitration cases. He also represents clients in cases before the European Commission and the CJEU regarding state aid.

  4. Michał Jochemczak
    3
    Michał Jochemczak
    Dentons
    Dentons | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked

    Michał Jochemczak is regularly instructed on ICC and LCIA arbitration proceedings, frequently in the construction and real estate sectors. He is also a well-regarded arbitrator.

  5. Monika Hartung
    Wardyński & Partners | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3
  6. Violetta Wysok
    WYSOK Kancelaria Radcowska | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. Anna Tujakowska
    4
    Anna Tujakowska
    Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak
    Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Anna Tujakowska is an arbitrator who has experience in commercial arbitration proceedings under both Polish and ICC rules, with seats in both Warsaw and Paris.

  2. Filip Balcerzak
    4
    Filip Balcerzak
    Filip Balcerzak- Sole practitioner | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    Filip Balcerzak is an arbitrator who has experience in proceedings before the Polish arbitral institutions as well as those under UNCITRAL rules. In addition, he is also qualified in Spain.

  3. Katarzyna Bilewska
    4
    Katarzyna Bilewska
    BLSK Legal
    BLSK Legal | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked

    Katarzyna Bilewska is an arbitrator with notable experience before the Polish arbitral courts, especially in commercial arbitrations.

    Key sectors
    Agriculture and Agribusiness|Business and Professional Services|Energy and Utilities|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)
  4. Maciej Durbas
    KKG Legal | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 4
  5. Marcin Asłanowicz
    SSW | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 4
  6. Piotr Bytnerowicz
    ByArb | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 4
  7. Wojciech Sadowski
    Queritius | Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 4
U

Up and Coming

  1. U
    Alicja Szczęśniak
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Arbitrators
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Alicja Szczęśniak is an up-and-coming arbitrator who has experience in proceedings before the Court of Arbitration at the Polish Chamber of Commerce.

  2. Monika Diehl
    U
    Monika Diehl
    Clifford Chance
    Clifford Chance | Arbitrators
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Monika Diehl is recognised for her experience assisting clients with BIT and ICSID arbitration proceedings. She is also well placed to advise on set aside proceedings. In addition to her role as counsel, she is also well known for her work as an arbitrator.

  3. Alicja Zielińska-Eisen
    Queritius | Arbitrators
    2026 | Up and Coming