Chambers Europe 2026 / A huge leap up the rankings and new practices recognised
2026 is a landmark year for us, as demonstrated by our latest results in the Chambers Europe rankings. Our Litigation practice has been awarded the ‘Highly Regarded’ title and has risen four categories. In addition, two further practices have been recommended for the first time: Real Estate and ESG. We have maintained our position in M&A, and finally, individual ‘Notable Practitioner’ distinctions have been awarded to Paweł Cholewiński (Real Estate and M&A) and Łukasz Młynarkiewicz (ESG).
These successes are built on the trust of our clients, who in the survey, praised our “360-degree service”, proactivity and unique understanding of their specific business models.
A game-changing strategy
The Chambers Europe ranking is one of the most prestigious guides in the global legal market. There are no flukes here: what really counts is hard data, the complexity of the projects undertaken, and most importantly for us, client feedback. This is why this year’s results are so valuable. They confirm that our vision of an agile advisory firm that treats the law as a tool for building modern businesses is delivering tangible results.
Litigation and the ‘Highly Regarded’ title: a phenomenal rise to the global elite
This is undoubtedly one of our greatest successes this year. Our Litigation team has climbed four places to achieve ‘Highly Regarded’ status. This further proves that our ‘Litigation by Sectors’ philosophy, which combines litigation expertise with in-depth sector knowledge within open, multidisciplinary teams, is unparalleled.
Our strength lies in the perfect synergy of potential and talent, and in developing our people’s unique expertise across all the areas in which we operate. These include media, corporate law, tax law, intellectual property, NewTech, banking, energy and environmental protection.
What our clients say
“The Kochański & Partners team is unbelievably ambitious, focusing on success, very self-confident but also balanced at the same time. The team works with passion and demonstrates high competence for complex issues, maintaining the right focus and strategy in multiple litigations.”
“Kochański & Partners’ strengths are its experience, extensive knowledge and the exchange of best practice expertise across various areas, which facilitates finding the best solutions for clients.”
Why do we win in court
- Precision and a multidisciplinary approach: we combine expertise from a wide range of fields to develop the best solutions and think outside the box
- Technology: we use innovative solutions to make us faster, more effective and more precise
New practices in the rankings: ESG and Real Estate
This year’s Chambers Europe rankings recognised two of our practices that are vital to any modern economy, particularly in the context of new investment projects planned in Poland.
- Real Estate: the team led by Paweł Cholewiński has demonstrated that a pragmatic approach and an understanding of investment objectives are key to success in the property sector. From advising on acquisitions (such as for the Momentum Leisure Group) to providing comprehensive financing support, we have successfully demonstrated our ability to build solid foundations for our clients’ businesses
- ESG: our response to future challenges. Led by Łukasz Młynarkiewicz, we support leaders in energy transition processes, reporting and building responsible business practices (including the implementation of the EUDR). Our clients highlight our exceptional diligence and ability to deliver results that are refined down to the last detail. This is of immense importance, not only when it comes to ESG issues
What our clients say
“Kochański & Partners understand our business model, offering advice that is always pragmatic and strategically aligned with our investment objectives.”
“[The team at Kochański & Partners] has a commercially-driven approach and an extensive practice.”
Corporate/M&A: we maintain our standards by delivering a top-quality 360-degree service
Our consistently high ranking in the Mid-Market category confirms that we are an effective partner for the most demanding transactions, and that our M&A team comprises talented and agile architects of success who can see the bigger picture and find solutions where others see barriers.
What our clients say
“They provide an exceptional 360-degree service which is game-changing in terms of M&A projects. We greatly value their speed, adaptability, strong proposals and constructive commercial approach.”
“Kochański & Partners’ team are proactive, anticipating issues and offering practical solutions. They have a business-oriented mindset, distinguishing them from firms that focus solely on legal theory.”
People who make a difference
The Chambers ranking recognises not only the achievements of entire teams, but also individual leaders who set industry standards:
- Paweł Cholewiński – recognised as a Notable Practitioner in the areas of Real Estate and M&A
- Łukasz Młynarkiewicz – recognised as a Notable Practitioner in the area of ESG
Thank you for being part of our success.
These results are a huge boost for us. We would like to thank our clients for their trust. It is your ambitious projects that enable us to push the boundaries of what is possible.
We would also like to thank our entire team for their daily enthusiasm, passion and unconventional approach, which have enabled us to celebrate record results in Chambers Europe today.
We’re going for more. Together.
View the full results here.
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