Clyde & Co provides advice on a broad range of insurance matters, including D&O, motor insurance and professional indemnity insurance claims. The practice is led by litigation expert Radosław Góral.
Insurance in Poland
Clyde & Co
Studio Prawnicze Pawel Stykowski
At Studio Prawnicze Pawel Stykowski, Pawel Stykowski is sought after for his expertise in insurance law, and is well known for acting for clients in the financial sector.
DLA Piper Gizinski Kycia sp.k.
The Warsaw-based insurance practice at DLA Piper Gizinski Kycia sp.k. supports insurers, reinsurers, and intermediaries, and often handles claims regarding D&O and motor insurance matters. Under the leadership of Beata Mrozowska-Bartkiewicz, the group brings extensive experience in assisting with transactional, compliance and tax issues. Dominika Wolf is well known for her expertise in commercial insurance law, and Paweł Matej is experienced in representing insurance entities in cross-border mandates. Szymon Sakowski is a name to note for contentious work.
Praxisleiter:
Beata Mrozowska-Bartkiewicz
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Dominika Wolf; Paweł Matej; Szymon Sakowski
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‘DLA Piper in Poland have an excellent insurance practice and cover a broad range of insurance products and issues. They are extremely responsive and commercial and give concise and excellent advice.’
‘Beata Mrozowska-Bartkiewicz is a very well-respected insurance lawyer. Dominika Wolf is a very responsive and bright insurance lawyer, and Szymon Sakowski is also excellent. He breaks down complex issues into clear and understandable advice.‘
‘Very open minded, with a good overview of the insurance market in Poland.‘
Kernmandanten
Corsair Capital
Generali CEE Holding
Allianz
AmTrust International Underwriters DAC
ARAG
Colonnade
Europa
Open Life
Premfina
MJM Holdings
PZU Group
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising MJM Holdings Sp. z o.o. on the acquisition of five companies belonging to GIA Investments.
- Advising MJM Holdings Capital Group on entering into a strategic partnership with Leadenhall Insurance.
WKB Lawyers
WKB Lawyers‘ seasoned team is well known for representing domestic and international insurers in a wide spectrum of matters. Led by Jakub Pokrzywniak, who divides his time between the Warsaw and Poznań offices, the group’s workload includes claims regarding D&O and FIPI, distribution issues, compliance cases and dispute resolution. Based in Poznań, Anna Urbańczyk is sought after by insurance companies, brokers and intermediaries, and Marek Pretki is very experienced in handling regulatory matters.
Praxisleiter:
Jakub Pokrzywniak
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Marek Pretki; Anna Urbańczyk
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‚The service they provide is always professional and timely. The team is very helpful and looks for legal solutions that support the business.‘
‚The lawyers I work with have excellent business acumen, a strong understanding of client needs, and extensive legal expertise. Their knowledge of insurance market practices is of great importance.‘
Kernmandanten
Baloise Vie Luxemburg S.A.
Chubb European Group SE Branch in Poland
Insurance Company “Euroins” AD
Generali Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń S.A.
InterRisk TU S.A. VIG
Open Life TU Życie S.A.
Polska Izba Ubezpieczeń (The Polish Chamber of Insurance)
Powszechny Zakład Ubezpieczeń S.A. / Powszechny Zakład Ubezpieczeń na Życie S.A.
Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń i Reasekuracji Allianz Polska S.A.
Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń na Życie Europa S.A.
Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń i Reasekuracji Warta SA
TUW Polski Zakład Ubezpieczeń Wzajemnych
Vienna Life Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń na Życie S.A.
Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k.
Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k.‘s team is well versed in representing insurers in a wide range of matters, including W&I and POSI claims. Practice head Sebastian Pabian is highly regarded for his expertise in dispute resolution, with an excellent reputation in handling both litigation and arbitration. Other key practitioners to note include Łukasz Targoszyński, who brings experience in advising on the insurance aspects of M&A transactions, and Jerzy Bombczyński, who acts on cross-border transactions.
Praxisleiter:
Sebastian Pabian
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Łukasz Targoszyński; Jerzy Bombczyński
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‘Baker McKenzie is known for its excellence in delivering legal services.‘
‘Sebastian Pabian is recognized for his expertise.’
‘They have very experienced litigators on board.‘
Kernmandanten
TUiR Allianz Polska S.A.
Chubb European Group SE Branch in Poland
Colonnade Insurance S.A. Branch in Poland
AIG Europe S.A.
Meiji Yasuda
Link4 Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń S.A. (PZU Group)
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting as counsel to Meiji Yasuda concerning EU and Polish insurance laws and regulations.
CMS
At CMS, the team works closely with the firm’s broader global network to advise prominent insurance providers on a wide range of matters. Key areas of instruction for the group include administrative proceedings, loss adjustment issues and regulatory work. The practice is jointly led by Michał Mężykowski, who fields expertise in transactional matters, and financial services regulatory expert Łukasz Szymański. Other key practitioners to note are Dominka Gałus, Magdalena Rośniak and Magdalena Jaczewska-Żurek. Paweł Wajda, Katarzyna Biszczanik and Patrycja Sikorska-Tuğcu have left the firm.
Praxisleiter:
Michał Mężykowski; Łukasz Szymański
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Dominka Gałus; Magdalena Rośniak; Magdalena Jaczewska-Żurek
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‘Good local understanding of transactional liability insurance policies and claims.‘
Kernmandanten
Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń i Reasekuracji Warta S.A. (Warta TUiR S.A.)
Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń na Życie „WARTA” S.A. (TUnŻ Europa S.A.)
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń i Reasekuracji Warta S.A. on matters concerning the settlement of motor insurance claims.
Czublun and Associates Law Office
Czublun and Associates Law Office advises insurance companies and brokers on a broad range of matters, including compliance issues, claims, and the distribution models of insurance products. Firm founding partner Piotr Czublun co-heads the practice with regulatory expert Agnieszka Wesołowska; the duo are ably supported by Julita Nowak and Justyna Nerko.
Praxisleiter:
Piotr Czublun; Agnieszka Wesołowska
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Julita Nowak; Justyna Nerko
DWF Poland Jamka Sp.k
DWF Poland Jamka Sp.k‘s experienced team is adept at advising on a broad spectrum of insurance matters, including protection, compliance, M&A and litigation. Beata Balas-Noszczyk is ‘capable of translating complex regulatory issues into effective business language’; she co-heads the practice with Bartosz Romanowski, who routinely handles work for clients in the financial services sector. Anna Wietrzynska-Ciołkowska is a key name in the group for corporate issues.
Praxisleiter:
Beata Balas-Noszczyk; Bartosz Romanowski
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Anna Wietrzynska-Ciołkowska
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‘This is a team of outstanding experts who perfectly combine knowledge of insurance with a practical business approach.‘
‘Beata Balas-Noszczyk is a distinguished expert in the field of insurance, and Bartosz Romanowski is a brilliant lawyer with broad business thinking and a creative approach to problem solving.‘
‘The team is highly committed. They possess unique insurance expertise as well as transactional knowledge and have a good understanding of the market.‘
Kernmandanten
mBank S.A.
Nationale-Nederlanden Group
wefox Insurance AG
Credit Agricole Group
Unilink S.A.
CACI Life dac, CACI Non-Life dac
Stellantis Insurance
Saltus TUW
Teufelberger GmbH
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Nationale-Nederlanden Group on the merger of two life insurance companies.
- Advised wefox Insurance AG on the closure of its Polish insurance operations.
Wierzbicki&Co.
Under the leadership of Przemyslaw Wierzbicki and experienced litigator Marta Ewiak-Kawecka, the team at Wierzbicki&Co. is well known for advising insurers on the full life cycle of claims, often in the construction and infrastructure sectors. Other key practitioners to note are Katarzyna Wieszałka and Anna Mielnicka.
Praxisleiter:
Przemysław Wierzbicki; Marta Ewiak-Kawecka
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Katarzyna Wieszałka; Anna Mielnicka
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‘The firm has extensive knowledge. They are also communicative.’
‘This law firm stands out for its in-depth industry knowledge and client-focused approach. From the very beginning of our collaboration, the team demonstrated exceptional competence, responsiveness, and strategic approach. This firm offers a combination of legal precision and practical business understanding. Their ability to tailor solutions to the specific needs of various cases distinguishes them in the market.‘
‘Marta Ewiak-Kawecka is distinguished by her exceptional competence, professionalism, strategic intuition, and negotiation skills.’
Kernmandanten
Compensa Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń S.A. Vienna Insurance Group
Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń i Reasekuracji „WARTA“ S.A.
InterRisk Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń S.A. Vienna Insurance Group
UNIQA Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń S.A.
Balcia Insurance SE
Korporacja Ubezpieczeń Kredytów Eksportowych S.A.
Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń Wzajemnych „TUW”
Bank Millennium S.A.
DNB Bank Polska S.A.
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted Compensa Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń S.A. Vienna Insurance Group with a range of contentious and non-contentious matters.
- Acting as counsel to UNIQA Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń S.A. concerning disputes arising from insurance guarantee claims.
- Assisting InterRisk Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń S.A. Vienna Insurance Group Legal with ongoing litigation relating to high-value insurance guarantee claims.
Tomczykowski Tomczykowska
Tomczykowski Tomczykowska continues to assist with transactions, compliance matters and insurance-related litigation. The group brings particular strength in property and liability claims. Joanna Schubel heads up the practice, ably supported by Justyna Biernat, who routinely acts on disputes.
Praxisleiter:
Joanna Schubel
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Justyna Biernat
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‚It was a pleasure to work with Joanna Schubel. The quality of her work is outstanding.‘
Kernmandanten
Allianz Global Corporate & Speciality SE
EPRO
Gartenbau
WKI Isoliertechnik
WKI Tegafol
Kloska Technical Marine Sales GmbH
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for German company WKI Isoliertechnik in a dispute against an insurer under a property and business interruption (BI) insurance policy.
- Acting as counsel to Gartenbau on a wide range of matters, including product development and GDPR.
- Advising EPRO on regulatory matters and distribution of insurance products.
Wardynski & Partners
The 'exceptional' insurance team at Wardynski & Partners 'demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of complex insurance regulations'. Based in Warsaw, practice co-head Mateusz Kosiorowski is highly regarded for his specialist focus on insurance law, and practice co-head Monika Hartung, who also acts as co-head of the dispute resolution and arbitration practice, is a key contact for contentious work. Maciej Zych is a name to note in Kraków.
Praxisleiter:
Mateusz Kosiorowski; Monika Hartung
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Maciej Zych
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‚The insurance law team stands out for its exceptional professionalism and expertise. They respond promptly to client needs and are highly accessible, ensuring that support is always within reach. Their extensive knowledge of the field guarantees reliable and accurate advice.‘
‚Mateusz Kosiorowski was very quick to respond, highly professional, and demonstrated excellent knowledge of insurance law.‘
‚What really sets them apart is their ability to combine technical expertise with a very pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.‘
Kernmandanten
ICEYE
Vienna Insurance Group
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented a client in an international insurance dispute arising from the large-scale recall of a beverage distributed abroad.