At Grant Thornton Legal Maslanko Kancelaria Prawna Spólka komandytowa, the team is adept at handling succession planning, wealth management, inheritance matters and the establishment of family foundations. Maja Jabłońska and Grzegorz Szysz are the key contacts.
Private client in Poland
Grant Thornton Legal Maslanko Kancelaria Prawna Spólka komandytowa
Pewna Kancelaria Lukasz Zulawinski spólka komandytowa
Succession planning forms the backbone of the practice at boutique firm Pewna Kancelaria Lukasz Zulawinski spólka komandytowa, which was established in the Polish legal market in January 2025. Practice co-heads Tadeusz Dulian and Łukasz Żuławiński are the key contacts.
Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak
Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak's private clients' practice is home to a multi-disciplinary team, including corporate, dispute resolution, and tax lawyers. The group focuses on tax planning, inheritance and business succession issues. Sławomir Łuczak, Tomasz Kanski and Jarosław Bieroński co-head the practice.
TPA Private Clients Hatylak Sp.k.
TPA Private Clients Hatylak Sp.k.'s team has a solid track record in advising on succession planning and establishing family foundations. The practice is jointly led by private wealth expert Aleksandra Florek and Tomasz Hatylak, who focuses on tax matters.
GWW
GWW‘s ‘dedicated’ team has an excellent reputation in the Polish legal market for its strength in private client law. The group continues to assist (ultra) high-net-worth individuals and families with a broad range of wealth management matters, including the establishment of family foundations, relocation-related mandates, and tax issues. Warsaw-based practice head Aldona Leszczyńska-Mikulska, is a highly regarded practitioner in the private law area; she is ably supported by the ‘reliable’ Krzysztof Gajdzinski, who focuses on tax work; Tomasz Piejak, who is adept at advising on succession planning and inheritance issues; and Franciszek Dewille, who advises on international tax cases.
Praxisleiter:
Aldona Leszczynska-Mikulska
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Tomasz Piejak; Franciszek Dewille; Krzysztof Gajdzinski
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‘Aldona Leszczynska-Mikulska is, in my opinion, the best lawyer for UHNWIs in Poland, providing support in tax law, personal wealth, and business. She possesses knowledge and experience in advising on both Polish and international law. She has repeatedly proven that even the most complex problems can be effectively resolved. She is an excellent communicator.‘
‘They are very reliable and technically excellent.’
‘Aldona Leszczyńska-Mikulska is very responsive and reliable. Excellent client management. Tomasz Piejak is great to work with. Technically excellent and also knows how to efficiently present working results to the client. Krzysztof Gajdziński is a very good advisor for private clients. Absolute leading experts for Polish family foundations.’
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised an individual and their family on tax issues arising from their relocation from the UK to Poland, concerning the tax implications of the relocation on the client’s international investments.
- Advised a Polish individual on tax matters related to the client’s relocation with their family to the US.
- Acted as counsel to the shareholders of a Dutch holding company on a complex cross-border restructuring matter, which included establishing three Polish family foundations.
NASH Concept
The private client group at NASH Concept is adept at representing high-net-worth individuals and families in a broad range of matters. The team is sought after for its expertise in advising on wealth management matters, often in relation to asset protection and related restructuring projects. Piotr Augustyniak is 'an exceptional professional, with an ability to convey highly complex concepts and regulations in an easy to understand manner', with an excellent reputation for assisting with cross-border tax cases; he co-heads the practice with the 'precise, dedicated and efficient' Kinga Romanovska, a specialist in private wealth law. The duo are ably supported by Maciej Zwierz.
Praxisleiter:
Piotr Augustyniak; Kinga Romanovska
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Maciej Zwierz
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‚Unparalleled knowledge of international tax law in relation to Polish clients.‘
‚Kinga Romanovska is highly professional.‘
‚They are experts who can combine legal, tax, and business knowledge into practical, tailored solutions.‘
SSW
The broad private client offering at SSW includes advice on succession planning, establishing family foundations and asset management. The multi-disciplinary team is very experienced in leveraging corporate and tax law expertise to support high-net-worth individuals in work. Patrycja Goździowska is well-known for her strength in tax law; she co-heads the practice with Tomasz Wickel and Grzegorz Koguciuk, both key names to note for succession planning and cross-border projects. Other key practitioners include Rafał Tołwiński and Krystian Trzciński.
Praxisleiter:
Patrycja Goździowska; Tomasz Wickel; Grzegorz Koguciuk
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Rafał Tołwiński; Krystian Trzciński
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‘The team is very prompt and easy to work with, and they provide valuable advice to the client in a manner which is easily understandable.’
‘Patrycja Goździowska is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Krystian Trzciński is prompt and very supportive.‘
Kernmandanten
Iwona Wencel
Value RE
Wardynski & Partners
Wardynski & Partners‘ private client team is very highly regarded for its expertise in assisting with transactional mandates, dispute resolution, real estate-related cases and matters concerning inheritance and assets. The practice is co-led by tax expert Dariusz Wasylkowski, Stefan Jacyno and Krzysztof Wiktor, both well-known for handling property claims. Michał Nowacki, Wojciech Marszałkowski, and Leszek Zatyka are key contacts. Jędrzej Figurski joined the team in August 2025.
Praxisleiter:
Dariusz Wasylkowski; Stefan Jacyno; Krzysztof Wiktor
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Michał Nowacki; Wojciech Marszałkowski; Leszek Zatyka; Jędrzej Figurski
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‚Extremely professional. Very good and constant contact.‘
‘Reliable and effective. Always ready to explain problems, and find solutions in the most difficult cases.‘
‘Krzysztof Wiktor and Leszek Zatyka are professional and committed to their work but also very friendly, always ready to find appropriate solutions. With their support we always feel safe and well informed.‘
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised a high-net-worth individual on exiting a lifetime business and reinvestments through dedicated vehicles located in Poland and the US, including through a Polish family foundation.
- Advising a private equity manager on tax matters in connection with their relocation from the UK to Poland.
CRIDO
CRIDO‘s private client practice is well versed in assisting with asset and wealth management, reorganisations, and related corporate and commercial issues. Practice head Mateusz Baran garners praise for his ‘ability to balance legal precision with strategic flexibility’, with an excellent track record in handling corporate projects. Katarzyna Żółcińska is adept at handling intergenerational wealth matters, and Michał Klimowicz brings experience in assisting with cross-border mandates.
Praxisleiter:
Mateusz Baran
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Katarzyna Żółcińska; Michał Klimowicz
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‘What impressed me most was the team’s ability to blend legal precision with strategic foresight. Their grasp of both the technical and emotional aspects of wealth preservation and family governance was exceptional. This is a team that delivers client-focused, high-impact legal solutions with care, clarity, and confidence. I recommend them without hesitation to anyone facing similarly complex and sensitive matters.’
‘Mateusz Baran’s expertise in private wealth law and corporate governance, paired with a thoughtful approach to negotiation, ensured the foundation’s legal structure was both resilient and aligned with my long-term vision.‘
‚CRIDO’s private client team stands out for its strong combination of tax, legal and compliance expertise. The group provides clear, well-structured advice on wealth management, cross-border taxation and succession planning, helping clients make informed and compliant decisions. The team is known for its responsiveness, technical accuracy and ability to translate complex tax and regulatory issues into practical solutions.‘
Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka
Under the joint leadership of tax expert Joanna Wierzejska, Piotr Andrzejczak and Marek Swiatkowski, the private client team at Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka boasts extensive experience in advising on succession planning, inheritance matters, transfers of ownership and tax issues, among other areas. Andrzejczak is well known for handling the establishment of family businesses and foundations. Jakub Wieszczeczyński and Grzegorz Sprawka are names to note.
Praxisleiter:
Piotr Andrzejczak; Joanna Wierzejska; Marek Świątkowski
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jakub Wieszczeczyński; Grzegorz Sprawka
Kieltyka Gladkowski KG Legal
The team at Kieltyka Gladkowski KG Legal acts on a wide range of private client mandates, including tax-related matters, business immigration issues, the establishment of family foundations, asset management work and related dispute resolution. Cross-border matters are prominent in the group’s workload. Warsaw-based Jakub Gładkowski and Małgorzata Kiełtyka in Krakow are the practice co-heads.
Praxisleiter:
Jakub Gładkowski; Małgorzata Kiełtyka
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‘Malgorzata Kieltyka is a thought leader in cross-border commercial matters. Her intent is to have clients succeed and thrive and provides excellent counsel to that end. She is extremely professional, courteous, easy to work with, and accessible.‘
‘The individuals I’ve gotten to know at KG Legal leave a lasting impression through their integrity, kindness, and commitment to excellence. They are approachable, thoughtful, and willing to go the extra mile to build relationships. Even in informal interactions, they show the depth of insight and professionalism you’d expect from a leading international practice, while also being refreshingly down-to-earth. Their combination of expertise and genuine warmth is rare and makes them a pleasure to recommend.’
‘Jakub Gladkowski is the go-to lawyer in relation to tax matters and corporate investments. Malgorzata Kieltyka is recommended in high net worth investments and art transactions.‘
Kernmandanten
Columbian Embassy in Poland
3×53 Transport
Irish Legal Aid Board
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted a high-net-worth individual with tax residence in the US with creating a family foundation for VC and technology investments.
Olesinski & Wspolnicy
The private client practice at Olesinski & Wspolnicy is well-placed to support clients on a broad range of matters, including tax issues, estate planning and the creation of family foundations. Rafał Olesiński and Magdalena Tyrakowska-Szymczak are very experienced in tax litigation, while Andrzej Łobodziński acts on personal tax cases; the trio collectively lead the team. Natalia Komarzańska, Martyna Kokosińska and Ewa Janowska are names to note.
Praxisleiter:
Rafał Olesiński; Magdalena Tyrakowska-Szymczak; Andrzej Łobodziński
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Natalia Komarzańska; Martyna Kokosińska; Ewa Janowska
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‘The team is solid, reliable, and composed of individuals who provide consistently high-quality support.’
‘The individuals I work with stand out for their strong commitment and professionalism. They consistently strive to ensure that their advice is delivered at the highest level. Their communication is concise, clear, and easy to follow.’
‘Working with Rafał Olesiński is always a world-class experience. He moves seamlessly across any business environment and has the ability to close even the most complex M&A transactions with precision and confidence.’
Kernmandanten
Bridge Foundation
DataWalk S.A.
PwC Legal Zelaznicki sp.k.
At PwC Legal Zelaznicki sp.k., the private client team is sought after for its strength in handling succession planning mandates. The group routinely acts as counsel to high-net-worth individuals and families regarding the establishment of family foundations and inheritance matters. Jacek Pawłowski co-heads the practice with Wojciech Trzciński, who focuses on transactional issues. Katarzyna Karpiuk and Paulina Maciąg-Grębowiec are key names in the Warsaw office, and Paulina Szewc is a name to note in Krakow.
Praxisleiter:
Jacek Pawłowski; Wojciech Trzciński
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Katarzyna Karpiuk; Paulina Maciąg-Grębowiec; Paulina Szewc
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‚We wholeheartedly recommend PwC Legal for their unparalleled professionalism, expertise, and ability to deliver results in complex legal matters. The dedication and professionalism of Wojciech and Paulina was truly outstanding. Their deep expertise, combined with a responsive and committed approach, proved invaluable.‘
‚They demonstrate remarkable problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a genuine commitment to excellence, which ensures that complex challenges are approached efficiently and effectively.‘
Oles Rysz Sarkowicz
The team at Oles Rysz Sarkowicz has a solid track record in assisting high-net-worth individuals and shareholders with inheritance planning, intergenerational transfers, reorganisations and the establishment of family foundations. Wiesław Oleś, Krzysztof Rysz, and Joanna Sarkowicz are the practice co-heads; they are ably supported by Tomasz Ferenc.
Praxisleiter:
Wiesław Oleś; Joanna Sarkowicz; Krzysztof Rysz
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Tomasz Ferenc
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‘Wieslaw Oleś is an authoritative professional with robust experience in complex matters, particularly in international tax. Joanna Sarkowicz is a strong professional with high technical skills and excellent responsiveness. We are very happy to work with them.’
‘The Oles Rysz Sarkowicz lawyers are keen on assisting the best way the private clients in a vast range of matters, thanks to their high and cross-functional expertise and ongoing involvement in the files as well. ’
‘Wiesław Oleś and Joanna Sarkowicz, on top of being extremely qualified lawyers, are amazing partners.‘
PragmatIQ Kancelaria Prawna Szymkowiak sp.k.
The private client practice at PragmatIQ Kancelaria Prawna Szymkowiak sp.k. is well-known for handling a high volume of cases involving succession planning. The group brings experience in assisting with reorganisations, tax issues and investment management matters, as well as advising on a broad range of related corporate work. Firm founding partner Rafał Szymkowiak is 'a reliable and insightful business advisor'.
Praxisleiter:
Rafał Szymkowiak; Tomasz Rutkowski; Aleksander Gałek; Paweł Skurzyński; Wojciech Kaptur; Dominika Jaszczyk
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‚The private client team at PragmatIQ is recognised for its outstanding combination of technical excellence, discretion, and a deep understanding of our family-owned businesses‘ complex needs. The team is always responsive and every case is under control. The lawyers are valued for their ability to combine legal precision with empathy and strategic foresight, ensuring that each solution is both technically robust and aligned with our long-term objectives.‘
‚Rafał Szymkowiak is a strategic leader whose depth of knowledge in private client, tax, and corporate structuring consistently adds value in succession planning, family business governance, and cross-border wealth management. He combines technical excellence with clear commercial judgement, enabling clients to make confident and well-informed decisions in complex personal and family matters. His calm authority, precise advice, and ability to anticipate potential legal or tax implications make him a trusted advisor.‘
RESIST Law Firm
At RESIST Law Firm, the Warsaw-based team has experience in representing high-net-worth individuals and executives in contentious matters. The group’s workload includes handling disputes in relation to succession issues, investments and personal goods protection cases. The ‘confident’ Tomasz Uljasz co-heads the practice with dispute resolution expert Tomasz Romanowski. Oskar Sitek and Piotr Kieloch are names to note.
Praxisleiter:
Tomasz Uljasz; Tomasz Romanowski
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Oskar Sitek; Piotr Kieloch
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‚The private client team at RESIST Rezanko Sitek is quick, responsive and very effective. They have great experience in wealth management. They are also very supportive in disputes.’
‘Tomasz Uljasz is a great family law and wealth management lawyer with huge experience.‘
‚Oskar Sitek is thoughtful, competent, creative and committed. ’
Tomczykowski Tomczykowska
The team at Tomczykowski Tomczykowska is well known for assisting (ultra) high-net-worth individuals with a broad range of private client matters. Manufacturing, real estate, consumer goods and technology are key sectors of strength for the group, which routinely advices on succession and estate planning, personal tax issues, investments, asset protection and reorganisations of family businesses. Firm managing partners Paweł Tomczykowski and Anna Turska-Tomczykowska are the key contacts. Jędrzej Figurski left the firm in August 2025.
Praxisleiter:
Paweł Tomczykowski; Anna Turska-Tomczykowska
WKB Lawyers
The private client practice at WKB Lawyers houses 'a team you can rely on in the most complex situations, combining in-depth legal expertise with an ability to anticipate potential challenges before they arise'. The group provides 'always strategic and well-structured advice' on a broad range of matters, including relocation-related cases, succession planning and the establishment of family foundations. Urszula Rodak-Smolarek is at the helm of the practice, and is very experienced in acting as counsel to high-net-worth individuals. Aleksander Petrys 'combines strategic thinking with a very practical approach and his advice is always precise, clear, and tailored to the situation'.
Praxisleiter:
Urszula Rodak-Smolarek
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Aleksander Petrys; Anna Matsiyeuskaya
Referenzen
‚Urszula Rodak-Smolarek was incredibly attentive to detail and strategy, and she got the job done brilliantly.‘
‚WKB’s lawyers have a thorough understanding of international operations. Their knowledge of diverse legal and regulatory environments supported confident decision-making and reduced potential risks. Their communication was clear and proactive, making complex matters easier to understand without overly technical language.‘
‚Aleksander Petrys provided exceptional service for our complex international trust and estate planning.‘
Wojarska Aleksiejuk & Wspólnicy Kancelaria Adwokatów i Radców Prawnych
Private law work forms the backbone of Wojarska Aleksiejuk & Wspólnicy Kancelaria Adwokatów i Radców Prawnych's practice. Under the joint leadership of Piotr Aleksiejuk and Katarzyna Wojarska-Aleksiejuk, the team is adept at advising high-net-worth families on succession planning, reorganisations and the establishment of family foundations, to name a few areas of instruction. Grażyna Janowicz, Paweł Żujewski, and Mateusz Majewski are names to note.
Praxisleiter:
Piotr Aleksiejuk; Katarzyna Wojarska-Aleksiejuk
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Paweł Żujewski; Mateusz Majewski; Grażyna Janowicz; Michał Dąbski
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‚The team is also highly diverse in terms of knowledge and specialization, yet strongly unified when it comes to the quality of communication.‘
‚Piotr Aleksiejuk is an absolute professional who looks for solutions rather than problems.‘
‚Paweł Żujewski is a perfectionist who always provides precise and clear answers to every question within his field. Mateusz Majewski s a highly experienced tax advisor with extensive knowledge.‘
Kernmandanten
YETICO
Zielińscy
Leśniak
World of Floors
Techsan
Wozniak Legal
Wozniak Legal is well-known for assisting a client roster of domestic and international individuals with assets in Poland. The team's workload includes advising on succession and inheritance planning, restructuring matters and the creation and reorganisation of family businesses. Practice head Grzegorz Woźniak has 'deep knowledge in Polish law' and specialises in private wealth management matters. Filip Kowalczyk, Kinga Procek and Grzegorz Dudek are names to note.
Praxisleiter:
Grzegorz Woźniak
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Filip Kowalczyk; Kinga Procek; Grzegorz Dudek
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‚Their advice is first-class.‘
‚Their warm, relaxed style of communication was much appreciated.‘
‚Always very friendly and helpful.‘
Kernmandanten
DKMS Poland
DKMS Germany
DKMS Stiftung Leben Spenden
DKMS Chile
Highlight-Mandate
- Providing ongoing advice to DKMS regarding its Polish operations and worldwide expansion.