Arbitration and litigation (dispute resolution)

Our law firm provides comprehensive support in litigation and arbitration. We advise clients at every stage – from the analysis of contracts and arbitration clauses, through the development of a litigation strategy, to representation in interim, court or arbitration proceedings. We conduct arbitration proceedings before, among others, the Court of Arbitration at the Polish Chamber of Commerce in Warsaw and the Court of Arbitration at the Lewiatan Confederation.

We represent clients in cases concerning the enforceability of arbitral awards, complaints for their annulment, and in proceedings concerning the enforcement of court judgments. Our services also include participation in negotiations and mediation aimed at reaching a settlement and avoiding excessive litigation costs, as well as diverting the client’s staff’s attention from ongoing business matters.

We have been supporting entrepreneurs in high-profile and highly complex disputes for many years. We have conducted proceedings concerning multi-million dollar contracts in the construction, IT and energy sectors.

We have experience in disputes concerning contract performance, claims for damages, claims for contractual defects, and non-performance of obligations. We conduct court proceedings in the field of labor law and unfair competition. We also provide support in matters relating to intellectual property, personal data and complex corporate disputes. Our knowledge of foreign legal systems and regulations is also an advantage, enabling us to effectively coordinate court proceedings in other countries. For clients who find themselves in a difficult dispute, it is important not only to obtain the expected judgment, but also to ensure that it is enforceable. That is why we also support our clients at the stage of enforcing court decisions.

By choosing to work with our law firm, clients gain access to a team of lawyers who combine in-depth legal knowledge with litigation experience, excellent understanding and business acumen, and negotiation skills. We treat each case individually, selecting a strategy that takes into account the specific nature of the industry and the client’s interests. We are able to anticipate possible scenarios for the development of a dispute, and our actions focus on its effective resolution with the least possible burden on the client.

In the case of contractual disputes, we attach particular importance to the interpretation of contractual clauses and potential loopholes in the parties’ obligations. We also help to formulate proper arbitration clauses that increase the security of future transactions. Thanks to our support, many clients have avoided lengthy court proceedings by choosing amicable dispute resolution methods such as mediation or arbitration.

Arbitration is an alternative method of dispute resolution that can be much faster and less formal than traditional proceedings before a court of law. The main element here is the arbitration clause contained in the contractthat determines whether the dispute will be settled by an arbitration court rather than a state court. An arbitration award has the same legal force as a court judgment and can be enforced once rendered binding.

However, it is worth remembering that, although arbitration procedures are more flexible, they also require specialist procedural knowledge and excellent substantive preparation. In international disputes, the rules governing the choice of applicable law and the language of the proceedings are also important. Proper preparation for arbitration, the selection of arbitrators, and professional representation all have a direct impact on the outcome of the case. It is also worth knowing that arbitration proceedings are single-instance and the award is not subject to appeal in the same way as in traditional court proceedings. It is possible to file a complaint to set aside an arbitral award, although this procedure is exceptional and subject to strict conditions.

For companies operating on the domestic and international market, arbitration is often the preferred method of dispute resolution, guaranteeing confidentiality, speed, and a high level of substantive decisions.