Hall Of Fame

Next Generation Partners

Private client in Poland

GWW

The private client team at GWW counts Polish business founders, as well as family-owned enterprises and high-net-worth individuals, among its clients. The practice offers these clients support with international planning matters, foreign trusts, and family foundations. Asset protection structures are also within the vast expertise of the group. Tax advisor Aldona Leszczyńska-Mikulska sits at the helm of the department and frequently undertakes inheritance law, succession planning, and immigration mandates. Tomasz Krzywański boasts ‘vast international experience’  and is well versed in structuring estates. Senior associate Tomasz Piejak is another notable member of the department.

Responsables de la pratique:

Aldona Leszczyńska-Mikulska


Autres avocats clés:

Tomasz Krzywański; Tomasz Piejak


Les références

‘Tomasz Krzywański has great general and wide knowledge and experience on how to tackle matters and treat problematic cases, which is very important in the legal world. Furthermore, he is always available for a quick chat. A very active member in the international private client scene and a frequent speaker. An asset to the firm.’

‘It is GWW’s private client team which makes it so powerful, in particular Tomasz Krzywański. He has vast international experience and understanding of relevant aspects and always manages to respond in a precise and straight-forward manner.’

‘Very knowledgeable about local law and international developments.’

Principaux dossiers


  • Advised a client on the tax implications of a foreign trust for a Polish resident.
  • Advised a family business on developing a succession plan.
  • Advised a private client on asset protection and succession planning.

SSW

SSW is well versed at advising high-net-worth individuals, families, and investors on tax mandates, estate and business succession planning, and inheritance matters. Tax and asset protection expert Patrycja Goździowska jointly leads the practice alongside Tomasz Wickel, who ‘stands out for his exceptional expertise and tireless dedication to client success’. Wickel has significant experience in international and domestic private wealth structures.

Responsables de la pratique:

Patrycja Goździowska; Tomasz Wickel


Les références

‘What distinguishes this practice is its unique ability to seamlessly merge legal acumen with creative solutions. One should take note of the team’s strengths in crafting legal strategies, their exceptional adaptability, and their commitment. This practice’s exceptional performance shines through.’

‘Tomasz Wickel, a prominent lawyer, stands out for his exceptional expertise and tireless dedication to client success. With a track record of consistently delivering effective solutions, he is a trusted choice for complex legal matters.’

‘People, diversity, technology, communication.’

Principaux clients

Value RE


Senior Partners of Innova Investments LLC


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted a client with developing a plan for a tax efficient restructuring, involving the simplification of a corporate group structure including over 15 vehicles with various legal forms and located in different jurisdictions.
  • Advised a Polish national and his family on succession planning with the use of a Polish private foundation.

Wardynski & Partners

Wardynski & Partners‘ private client practice, which ‘is characterised by extensive knowledge’ and includes an interdisciplinary team of lawyers and tax advisors, supports high-net-worth individuals and their families with estate, succession and investment planning. Wealth management is also a core area of expertise for the department, in addition to citizenship matters and property restitution claims. Tax specialist Dariusz Wasylkowski and real estate expert Stefan Jacyno co-chair the group, and they are supported by senior counsel Krzysztof Wiktor, who is a ‘brilliant lawyer with outstanding experience’. Michał Nowacki is a notable name for advising clients on international asset planning and tax reporting matters, inheritance issues, and changes of residence and citizenship.

Responsables de la pratique:

Dariusz Wasylkowski; Stefan Jacyno


Autres avocats clés:

Krzysztof Wiktor; Marta Kacprowska; Wojciech Marszałkowski; Michał Nowacki; Wojciech Marszałkowski; Marcin Sobkowicz; Anna Olejniczak-Michalska


Les références

‘Their ability to understand cross-cultural differences and to implement solutions that take the laws of multiple countries into account. Their willingness to work with colleagues in a collegial and kindly manner. Their knowledge of the Polish legal environment. Of course, all of this is with a high degree of professional integrity and knowledge of the law.’

‘Wojciech Marszałkowski has a firm grasp of the rule of law and how the rule of law works in Poland. He is not only trained in Polish tax law, but in American tax law as well.’

‘Responsiveness, high standards of knowledge, and special mention to Marta Kacprowska for her outstanding work.’

Principaux dossiers


  • Advising a high-net-worth family on a multi-jurisdictional issue involving the unwinding of an offshore fiduciary and corporate structure established some decades ago and holding various classes of assets.
  • Representing a high-net-worth family in a cross-border contentious inheritance case.
  • Advising a family operating in the engineering industry on a multi-threaded reorganisation of their €400m business in the context of expected outbound investments.

Baker Tilly Legal Poland

In July 2023, Baker Tilly Legal Poland on-boarded members of well regarded boutique firm PATH Law LLP, including co-founder Tomasz Hatylak and Dominika Mizielińska, who now head up the private client team at the firm. They bring with them substantial expertise in mandates for ultra-hight-net-worth clients regarding domestic and cross-border tax, trusts, wealth management, family relocations, and asset structuring. The team is praised for possessing ‘leaders in Poland in serving individual clients’. Aleksandra Florek is a key senior associate, noted for her expertise in asset protection, and succession and wealth planning.

Responsables de la pratique:

Tomasz Hatylak; Dominika Mizielińska


Autres avocats clés:

Aleksandra Florek; Franciszek Dewille


Les références

‘Leaders in Poland in serving individual clients. They provide tailor-made solutions to individual clients, surrounding them with due care and attention.’

‘Dominika Mizielińska is known for her exceptional knowledge, quality of service and efficiency. She finds the right solutions even in very complicated and difficult cases. She is very responsive and committed. It is a great pleasure to cooperate with her.’

‘Tomasz Hatylak has become a friend over the years due to the intense and long-standing, outstanding working relationship.’

CRIDO

CRIDO boasts a multi-disciplinary team of corporate, investment fund, employment, and immigration lawyers which supports high-net-worth individuals and family businesses. Its offering is broad ranging and encompasses advice on succession planning, formation of family foundations, reorganisations, citizenship and residency, and divorce and separation agreements. Corporate expert Mateusz Baran spearheads the department with a ‘vast reservoir of knowledge across multiple legal disciplines’. He is ably supported by head of the litigation department Katarzyna Witkowska and Michał Klimowicz, who made counsel at the beginning of 2023.

Responsables de la pratique:

Mateusz Baran


Autres avocats clés:

Katarzyna Witkowska; Katarzyna Żółcińska; Michał Klimowicz; Agata Kiełczyńska


Les références

‘Crido’s team, driven by Michał Klimowicz and Mateusz Baran, is tailored to empower businesses to operate with freedom and confidence. In an ever-changing world, they ensure that while we pivot and innovate in our domains, the legal foundations remain unshaken.’

‘Businesses require agility, and Crido guarantees that by handling the intricate legal aspects that could otherwise impede quick business decisions. Their commitment to us and providing solutions to achieve our business goals, combined with innovative spirit, is what sets them apart in the legal landscape.’

‘Katarzyna Żółcińska is widely esteemed for her outstanding legal acumen and her ability to tackle intricate legal issues with finesse. Her dedication to delivering customised legal remedies, coupled with her extensive knowledge in the field, places her in a league of exceptional legal professionals within the industry.’

Principaux clients

Inpharm


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised a private client on diversifying risks and consolidating his various independent ventures into a holding organisation.
  • Advised a family on adjusting its group structure.
  • Advised a client and his company on a comprehensive corporate reorganisation and the establishment of a family foundation.

Deloitte Legal, Ostrowski, Gizicki i Wspólnicy sp.k.

A key area of focus for the private client team at Deloitte Legal, Ostrowski, Gizicki i Wspólnicy sp.k. is supporting business owners with succession planning and corporate reorganisations. The group is also adept at advising private entrepreneurs, and more recently, assisting with the creation of family foundations. Kraków-based Robert Uhl sits at the helm of the department, and is ably supported by senior managing associate Łukasz Żuławiński; both are praised as ‘experienced lawyers with extensive theoretical and practical knowledge’.

Responsables de la pratique:

Robert Uhl


Autres avocats clés:

Łukasz Żuławiński; Magdalena Kozak


Les références

‘What characterises the team we cooperate with is very high competences in the field of specialisation. This builds great trust in the team, which is strengthened with each subsequent task we carry out together.’

‘Ease and very effective time in working on documents, electronic circulation of documentation and invoices – this is certainly a great convenience.’

‘Knowledge and experience. The topics on which I work most actively together with Łukasz Żuławiński and Magdalena Kozak are closely related to their above-average knowledge, which, combined with experience, exceeds the value of this cooperation over their competitors.’

Principaux clients

Adamed Pharma S.A.


ASCO Kraków sp. z o.o.


Dako sp. z o.o.


Firma Bracia Urbanek Jacek i Andrzej Urbanek Spółka Jawna


GT Trailers sp. z o.o.


Marma Polskie Folie sp. z o.o.


Rohlig Suus Logistics S.A.


Sobiesław Zasada Spółka Akcyjna S.K.A.


Splast sp. z o.o.


Principaux dossiers


  • Adivsed various clients on the succession of the family business to the next generation.
  • Advised a major Polish group of companies from the plastic processing sector on the creation of a family constitution and the establishment of a family foundation.
  • Advised a major family business on the succession of the business to the next generation.

Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka

Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka acts for private clients and successful private entrepreneurs, as well as their families and the companies they control, alongside family businesses, private organisations, and family trust funds. Its offering encompasses advice on day-to-day legal and tax issues, as well as support with forming and developing family businesses and related succession planning matters. The team is jointly led by Piotr Andrzejczak in Poznań, and Joanna Wierzejska and Marek Świątkowski in Warsaw. They are ably supported by Jakub WieszczeczyńskiDamian Szczygielski, and Grzegorz Sprawka, who was promoted to the partnership in July 2023.

Responsables de la pratique:

Piotr Andrzejczak; Joanna Wierzejska; Marek Świątkowski


Autres avocats clés:

Jakub Wieszczeczyński; Grzegorz Sprawka; Damian Szczygielski


Les références

‘Very high competences, quick response to inquiries, and high ability to clearly explain legal consequences for people without legal knowledge.’

‘Very readable and accurate notes after meetings, legible and professional documentation of studies, and flexibility in time and calendar management.’

‘The team has understanding and patience, and is good at explaining complex legal elements, with extensive life and professional experience.’

Kieltyka Gladkowski KG Legal

Kieltyka Gladkowski KG Legal is praised for its ‘ability to seamlessly coordinate legal affairs not only in Poland but also across the world’, and its offering encompasses advice on taxation, immigration, and succession planning. Wealth management, creation of trust funds, and estate administration also fall within the private client team’s strong capabilities. Jakub Gładkowski in Warsaw and Małgorzata Kiełtyka in Kraków spearhead the practice and ‘exemplify excellence and distinction in the legal field’.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jakub Gładkowski; Małgorzata Kiełtyka


Les références

‘I am delighted to provide this testimonial for KG’s private client practice, which has proven to be an exceptional partner in managing the legal affairs of our international customers. Their expertise and commitment to serving the unique needs of private clients are truly commendable.’

‘One of the standout qualities of KG’s private client practice is their ability to seamlessly coordinate legal affairs not only in Poland but also across the world. Their extensive network of affiliated specialised law firms ensures that clients receive the same high level of personalised service worldwide.’

‘In the rare instances where litigation has been necessary, their legal team has demonstrated remarkable expertise. They have represented the interests of our clients effectively, ensuring their rights were upheld and that they achieved favourable outcomes in legal disputes.’

Principaux clients

Columbian Embassy in Poland


3×53 Transport


Irish Legal Aid Board


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented a family business in whose circle there is a businessman wanted by the police for fraud and white-collar crime.
  • Represented a private client in a cross-border family case concerning a minor with two nationalities.
  • Advised a private business based in Poland on a cross-border restructuring based on a tax-exempt Cayman company.

NASH Concept

NASH Concept was founded at the beginning of 2024 by former members of PATH LAW Piotr Augustyniak and Kinga Romanovska, and the practice has a strong focus on high-net-worth management.

Responsables de la pratique:

Piotr Augustyniak; Kinga Romanovska


PYTLAK // DEJA Law Firm

PYTLAK // DEJA Law Firm‘s private wealth disputes team is highly adept at representing owners of estates in disputes regarding inheritance, and business succession cases. Managing partner Rafał Pytlak and Wojciech Deja are the senior names of note; the former is recommended as ‘an exceptional lawyer with extensive experience and excellent management skills’, while the latter ‘is respected for his extensive track record in formulating legal solutions’.

Responsables de la pratique:

Rafał Pytlak; Wojciech Deja


Les références

‘It is essential to underline PYTLAK//DEJA’s profound legal expertise and understanding of financial repercussions of their advice. Their approach towards achieving objectives, commitment to safeguarding clients’ interests, and clear communication is sound and visible.’

‘Rafał Pytlak PYTLAK//DEJA consistently presents a deep understanding of clients’ needs. Wojciech Deja is respected for his extensive track record in formulating legal solutions. With a precise vision, they have built a culture where feedback is expressed candidly and held in high regard.’

‘PYTLAK//DEJA operates with a strategy focused on both legal frameworks and the associated financial outcomes. They are committed to client’s primary needs presenting attention to all the details throughout each phase of a project.’

Wojarska Aleksiejuk & Wspólnicy Kancelaria Adwokatów i Radców Prawnych

Private law boutique firm Wojarska Aleksiejuk & Wspólnicy Kancelaria Adwokatów i Radców Prawnych ‘stands out for its multifaceted approach and specialises in serving family businesses in Poland’, as well as the successors of family businesses and high-net-worth individuals active in the transport, logistics, automotive, and retail industries. The team is highly adept at advising clients on succession planning, formation of family foundations, and tax-related mandates. Piotr Aleksiejuk and Katarzyna Wojarska-Aleksiejuk jointly head up the practice, with the support of tax specialist Mateusz Majewski.

Responsables de la pratique:

Piotr Aleksiejuk; Katarzyna Wojarska-Aleksiejuk


Autres avocats clés:

Mateusz Majewski


Les références

‘The law firm has a wide team of specialists. While running several companies, I face many problems on a daily basis. I can always count on quick help. We discuss the problem together and look for the best solution. I always feel the personal commitment of the legal team. I feel that I can entrust them with any problem.’

‘What distinguishes the office the most from its competitors is its personal involvement in matters both minor and important for the operation of our company. I especially value cooperation with Piotr Aleksiejuk. His personal involvement gives me a sense of security. Our relationships are based on mutual trust. This sense of security allows me to run my business peacefully.’

‘Collaboration between the team and also between our company and theirs is always perfect. The practitioners are always helpful and polite. They do a great job!’

Principaux clients

Agapit


Konstal


Eltrans


JFarm


Klinika Dowgierd


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised a family on the gratuitous removal of all rights and obligations regarding the company under which business is conducted to the partners’ private assets.
  • Advised a family on several private law matters, including structuring, reorganisation within the business, diversification of the business, and settlements in the will.

PwC Legal Zelaznicki sp.k.

The private client team at PwC Legal Zelaznicki sp.k. is adept at supporting Polish family businesses with their succession planning, leveraging the assistance of the firm’s strong tax department, and thus offering a ‘one-stop-shop approach’. Establishing family foundations is also an area of increased activity for the group. Jacek Pawłowski and Wojciech Trzciński jointly chair the practice, and they are well supported by counsel Katarzyna Karpiuk, who is praised as an ‘exceptional practitioner who is personally involved in the clients’ issues’.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jacek Pawłowski; Wojciech Trzciński


Autres avocats clés:

Katarzyna Karpiuk


Les références

‘PwC Legal showed distinctive competitive advantage by their one-stop-shop approach. They have unique capabilities as a professional services firm;PwC Legal, together with tax experts from PwC member firms, offer us a blend of end-to-end assistance, looking at all crucial aspects of projects.’

‘The private client team of PwC Legal specialise in succession planning, corporate reorganisations, commercial law, civil law, investment funds, succession planning, estate planning, corporate reorganisations, and civil law.’

‘They understand that succession is a multi-staged and complicated process that carries a heavy emotional load for its participants. Thanks to their holistic approach, PwC Legal is involved in projects requiring both legal and tax assistance.’

RESIST Law Firm

RESIST Law Firm‘s private law department is made up of ‘extremely helpful, professional and engaged lawyers’ who advise high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs on succession planning, family funds, family foundations, asset management, and personal goods protection. The group is jointly overseen by of counsel and ‘first-choice lawyer’ Tomasz Uljasz and Tomasz Romanowski.

Responsables de la pratique:

Tomasz Uljasz; Tomasz Romanowski


Autres avocats clés:

Milena Maciejewska; Oskar Sitek


Les références

‘Extremley helpful, professional and engaged lawyers. Out-of-the-box and multi-dimensional thinking about the case.’

‘Oskar Sitek, Tomasz Romanowski, Tomasz Uljasz and Milena Maciejewska are particularly standout lawyers.’

‘Oskar Sitek is an outstanding professional, negotiator and psychologist looking at particular cases from different perspectives, finding the best possible solutions.’

Principaux dossiers


  • Representing a former Polish footballer, participant of the FIFA World Cup, sports agent, and owner of CK Sports Management in a €9m case against another Polish footballer.
  • Representing insolvent private clients in cases related to the declaration of consumer bankruptcy.
  • Representing Swiss franc borrowers in multiple court disputes with banks related to the CHF and EUR credit agreements.

RKKW – Kwasnicki, Wrobel & Partners

RKKW – Kwasnicki, Wrobel & Partners‘ private client and private wealth practice handles transactional, advisory, and day-to-day work for both Polish entrepreneurs and international clients. It also frequently advises clients on wealth planning, asset management, and inheritance law mandates. The team is jointly led by managing partner Karol Szymański, who is praised by one client as ‘an excellent business-oriented advisor’, senior partner Radosław Kwaśnicki, and Piotr Letolc.

Responsables de la pratique:

Karol Szymański, Radosław Kwaśnicki; Piotr Letolc


Les références

‘I rely on the advice of RKKW. The lawyers at RKKW are very accessible to the client and provide services across the whole spectrum of my needs. They have great knowledge and know how to use it effectively. The nice thing is that they use a lot of modern technology which makes it easy to get in touch and communicate the work. The team led by Karol Szymański is truly multi-disciplinary. RKKW provides security!’

‘Karol Szymański deserves special mention as team manager and an excellent business-oriented advisor. He has extensive and multi-class knowledge. Piotr Letolc is also very good; great knowledge and very good communication.’

‘The private client practice at RKKW is made unique by the comprehensive approach to the challenges by the lawyers involved. RKKW’s team can handle even the most complex problem, regardless of the source or scope of the issue. They immediately identify the objective to be achieved and choose the right path.’

Principaux clients

DRUTEX S.A.


WMA A01 sp. z o.o.


ROLMEX S.A.


CORACIAS s.c.


Beauty Lab by Alina Herhel sp. z o.o.


Grupa Oryx sp. z o.o.


MAGO S.A.


Przedsiębiorstwo Produkcyjno-Handlowe “MELIOREX” sp. z o.o.


Genuin sp. z o.o.


Luma Holding Ltd


Owner of JWW S.A.


Owner of Trans Polonia S.A.


Owner of FixMap sp. z o.o.


Owner of Związek Zwrotów Bankowych sp. z o.o.


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising a private client on corporate and personal matters, as well as on a business reorganisation and the implementation of business succession measures.
  • Advising a private client and ROLMEX S.A. on ongoing legal issues related to asset management and corporate matters.
  • Advised private clients on developing a strategy and taking actions which led to a transaction involving the exit of the other shareholder from the company, thus ending a long-standing dispute between the shareholders.

Wozniak Legal

Wozniak Legal provides individuals with support regarding wealth planning, asset management, inheritance, immigration, and the restitution of property. Managing and founding partner Grzegorz Woźniak spearheads the department, and he is praised as an ‘outstanding lawyer’. Litigator Filip Kowalczyk is another key member of the team, with particular expertise in cross-border inheritance cases, while Grzegorz Dudek is notable in restitution claims.

Responsables de la pratique:

Grzegorz Woźniak


Autres avocats clés:

Filip Kowalczyk; Grzegorz Dudek


Les références

‘We have dealt with Wozniak Legal for over 3 years. They are based in Warsaw but are able to deal with legal matters throughout Europe and the UK. They are forward thinking and extremely capable in all that they do. ’

‘We have worked with several members of Wozniak Legal. The firm is headed up admirably by its founder Grzegorz Woźniak, who is personable, intelligent, efficient and a very able lawyer. The team he has picked for his law firm are from the same mould.’

‘My summary opinion of the Wozniak Legal team is that they are outstanding lawyers. Their dealings with clients are always respectful and cordial, and close, making interaction and understanding with them easy.’

Principaux clients

DKMS Poland


DKMS Germany


DKMS Stiftung Leben Spenden


DKMS Chile


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising DKMS Delete Blood Cancer on its Polish operations and worldwide mission and expansion.
  • Defended a family who own a historical townhouse in Lublin against adverse possession claims.
  • Advised a family on fraud and asset recovery in Poland.