Justyna Szpara

• Representation of a client from the insurance industry in proceedings before a state court and in arbitration under the ICC Rules in a dispute regarding liability for damages caused by a fire in a shopping center
• Representation of an industrial client in an arbitration dispute regarding settlements under a joint venture agreement, conducted under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules with the seat of arbitration in New Delhi
• Representation of a client from the real estate industry in an arbitration dispute with an international financial institution regarding share purchase options, pursuant to the ICC Rules with the seat of arbitration in London
• Investor representation in investment arbitration, based on the agreement on the promotion and mutual protection of investments between Poland and the Netherlands
• Representation of a client from the telecommunications industry in a multi-billion dispute regarding control over one of the leading mobile telecommunications companies; this representation included representation in post-arbitration proceedings, in court proceedings, as well as in related investment arbitration
• Representing a client from the consulting industry in ad-hoc arbitration proceedings regarding the exclusion of a partner from a partnership
• Advice in an arbitration dispute regarding the option to purchase shares and take control of a special purpose vehicle operating a heat and power plant
• Representation of a client from the construction industry (general contractor) in a dispute with an investor regarding the return of the amount collected from a bank guarantee and defective performance of construction works regarding a residential building

Our law firm’s arbitration practice is one of the leading in Poland. For many years, the law firm and its partners involved in this practice have been listed in leading positions by international and Polish rankings, including the Rzeczpospolita ranking, Legal 500, Chambers Europe, Chambers Global, Best Lawyers® in Poland and Guide to the World’s Leading Experts in Commercial Arbitration.

We have unique and many years of experience gained while acting as advisors or representatives of the parties, but also as an arbitrator or as a judge. Arbitration partners are also arbitrators recommended by a number of permanent arbitration courts, including the largest Court of Arbitration in Poland at the Polish Chamber of Commerce.

Our experience includes, among others: (i) domestic and international arbitration proceedings under numerous rules, including the UNCITRAL Rules, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Rules, the Vienna Rules (VIAC) and the Swiss Rules (ASA); (ii) arbitration disputes relating to construction contracts, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, commercial contracts, companies and investment projects, as well as advice and representation in international investment arbitration; (iii) proceedings in state courts in matters relating to arbitration.

Łaszczuk i Wspólnicy Law Firm is an independent Polish law firm providing comprehensive legal advice in all key areas of business activity.

Almost 35 years of experience and success have resulted in us being perceived as one of the leading Polish law firms. Our market position has been confirmed for years by prestigious legal rankings, including: Chambers Global, Chambers Europe, Legal 500 or the Rzeczpospolita ranking, which put us in one row with international and largest Polish law firms.

We provide effective, safe and practical legal solutions. Many of our clients have been working with us continuously for several decades. The high quality of the services we provide is the result of professionalism, entrepreneurship, innovation and teamwork. These are the basic values ​​that guide us at work every day.

Our team consists of 7 partners, a group of senior and junior lawyers and qualified support staff. We permanently cooperate with lawyers in all major Polish cities.

Practically from the beginning of our activity, we have been cooperating with foreign law firms, especially from EU countries, Great Britain and the United States. We have also been members of international legal organizations for many years. International contacts expand our know-how and allow us to look at many issues from a broader perspective, which is appreciated by our clients.