The Legal 500 2025 | Recommendations in 14 practice areas, and as many as 29 ranked lawyers
Recommendations in 14 practice areas, and as many as 29 ranked lawyers, with some of them having 2, 3, 4 and even 5 recommendations in different fields of law, which is a total of 52 individual recognitions. New and additional individual rankings. And the biggest success of the year is the 8promotion of the Energy and Natural Resources practice to Top Tier! And most importantly, lots of fantastic, very encouraging feedback. We already have the results of this year’s Legal 500 2025 and huge reasons to be proud.
The Legal 500 2025
The Legal 500 is an overview of top law firms and legal experts and is undoubtedly one of the most important industry guides for business.
Every year, for almost 40 years now, The Legal 500 has conducted a giant survey of the legal market – involving more than 300,000 corporate lawyers from around the globe. The results constitute an extremely reliable compilation that distinguishes law firms and professionals solely on the basis of their actual performance and competence.
The scale of this project is impressive – the ranking covers as many as 107 different jurisdictions. Therefore, The Legal 500 is not just a simple list – it is a comprehensive compendium of knowledge used by lawyers, corporate counsels, directors and professional consultants looking for verified information on the best professionals in the legal market.
Traditionally, along with the results of the ranking, the recommended companies also got what they all value the most – wonderful, warm, uplifting and motivating feedback from their clients.
Our recommendations are as follows:
Commercial, Corporate and M&A
Paweł Cholewiński, Rafał Rapala, Karol Połosak, Aneta Serowik, Natalia Kotłowska-Wochna, Adam Czarnota
The team at the ‘dynamic and pragmatic’ Kochanski & Partners is well equipped to handle venture capital investments, M&A transactions, reorganisations and restructurings, and matters surrounding shareholder agreements. It often supports companies throughout their lifecycle, from their initial incorporation through to their public listing.
Very dynamic and pragmatic firm, suitable to deal with international clients and complex processes, able to bridge cultural gaps to make the deal happen!
Partner Paweł Cholewiński stands out. He was able to unlock the deal for an important inbound investment by a big Belgian group in Poland.
The team has advised on a large number of highly complex transactions and is therefore able to anticipate potential problems in a transaction even before they arise. This gives us the peace of mind of knowing that we are in good hands.
They always focus on problem solving and are great negotiators.
Rafał Rapala and Paweł Cholewiński are the top partners, zooming from strategic thinking into deal details.
Construction
Paweł Cholewiński
With a particular focus on construction within the energy industry, the team at Kochanski & Partners’ industry knowledge makes it well-placed to advise on technical or regulatory requirements for the construction of seaports, offshore sea cables and gas pipelines. The team also supports clients in selecting locations for greenfield investments, establishing contractual structures and obtaining relevant permits.
Data Privacy and Data Protection
Monika Maćkowska-Morytz, Piotr Kochański
Their strengths include deep expertise, responsiveness and a collaborative approach.
The individuals we work with are reliable, knowledgeable and proactive. They stand out for their quick understanding of our needs and practical solutions. We especially value their strong communication and problem-solving skills.
The team is well-organised, operates very efficiently and is well-versed in the new data protection regulations.
Monika Maćkowska-Morytz is a leading expert in data protection, guiding our firm through the complexities of this field.
Kochański & Partners stands out for its client-focused approach and deep expertise across diverse legal areas. We appreciate the team’s ability to provide tailored solutions with strong communication and collaboration.
What sets them apart from competitors is their proactive approach to problem-solving and their ability to think creatively when addressing complex legal matters.
Dispute Resolution
Witold Głuchowski, Mateusz Ostrowski, Tomasz Leśko, Weronika Magdziak-Śliwa, Piotr Kochański, Jakub Jach, Olga Senator
Working with the dispute resolution practice team was truly exceptional.
The team is not only highly professional, but also open to implementing new approaches to achieve the most effective results for clients. This demonstrates a forward-thinking mindset, setting them apart.
Excellent contact, extensive experience in both civil and criminal law, business-minded.
Witold Głuchowski is recommended.
Employment
Anna Gwiazda, Angelika Stanko
Pragmatic and practical advice on setting up an entity and navigating employment in a completely new country.
A partnership relationship, great commitment, very involved in joint projects, good sense of business needs. Full confidence in the recommended legal solutions.
Anna Gwiazda – great professional expert, accessible, focused to deliver solutions, delivering on commitments and timing.
Energy and Natural Resources
Marek Dolatowski
Excellent on EU regulations, one of the best among commercial law firms in Poland for energy, sustainability and nuclear mandates.
Team is flexible to work on commercial and regulatory aspects of the energy sector.
Healthcare and Life Sciences
Katarzyna Sabiłło, Krzysztof Zięba, Piotr Kochański
We cooperate directly with legal advisors or patent attorneys with long practical experience which enables us to build trust in the law firm.
Wide range of specialisation altogether with good number of lawyers. Readiness to accept or discuss clients remarks, changes in legal aspects. Very high engagement in the cases, even on aspects which are not legal. Initiative in new solutions, new steps to take.
Intellectual Property
Karolina Marciniszyn (Leading individual), Piotr Kochański, Tomasz Szambelan, Krzysztof Zięba
Kochański & Partners is an excellent national law firm with a strong foothold in the local Polish market, yet with an outstanding international network and a wonderful IP team. The firm impresses in particular with its incredibly swift, outstandingly expert handling of cases and the trustworthy way in which it deals with our clientele at all times.
Karolina Marciniszyn is among the best IP lawyers in Poland. She is utterly experienced, has a huge amount of knowledge and great strategic skills, works in a targeted and clear manner, is impressively responsive and so is evidently the first port of call for IP issues in Poland for us.
Excellent customer service with a deep understanding of the operations of global organisations.
Karolina Marciniszyn helped us more than we could expect.
Private Equity
Pawel Cholewinski, Rafał Rapala, Karol Połosak, Natalia Kotłowska-Wochna, Malwina Jagiełło, Weronika Duda, Aneta Serowik
We work with the team quite regularly on local equity incentives matters. They are responsive and helpful.
Very good team.
Public Procurement
Jakub Krysa
Individual approach, interest in solving client issues.
Real Estate
Paweł Cholewiński
The team is prepared to provide comprehensive service on topics and transactions in the real estate sector. The team members are distinguished by their extensive knowledge of legal regulations, but also practical knowledge, which can be helpful in specific negotiations.
Paweł Cholewiński – customer orientation and success, high negotiation skills, and excellent knowledge of the industry.
They combine in-depth knowledge of the market with a pragmatic approach and a strong focus on achieving the client’s goals. Simply put, they are transactional experts. They are great negotiators.
Paweł Cholewiński is an exceptional lawyer, with great project management and analytical skills. He is proactive, business-oriented, sharp and open-minded.
Restructuring and Insolvency
Rafał Rapala, Mateusz Ostrowski, Paweł Cholewinski, Karol Połosak, Aneta Serowik, Anna Gwiazda, Witold Głuchowski
They are a top firm, with competitive rates, and quality lawyers. It’s an absolute pleasure every time I get to work with Kochanski & Partners.
Karol Połosak, like many of his colleagues, is fast to respond, always provides sufficiently detailed explanations which allow me to carry on my work in a meaningful way.
Technology, media, telecoms (TMT)
Piotr Kochański, Monika Maćkowska-Morytz, Natalia Kotłowska-Wochna, Mateusz Ostrowski
Our cooperation with the firm has been very positive. Their strengths include deep expertise, responsiveness, and a collaborative approach.
The individuals we work with are reliable, knowledgeable, and proactive. They stand out for their quick understanding of our needs and practical solutions.
Tax
Agata Dziwisz-Moshe, Wojciech Śliż, Andrzej Malec, Mirosław Malczeski, Aleksandra Pizon-Jaworska
A proactive team. They guide us in what we should look out for.
Agata is approachable, available and proactive. She gives good advice and an understanding of the case.’ ‘They are very detail oriented and try to find any weak areas of the case, predicting issues and therefore preparing us for any situation.
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And traditionally, our warmest thanks to our clients for their trust and cooperation with us, without whom neither this nor any other success would have been possible.
And us? We are happy, proud and highly motivated to conquer more peaks.
The full results of the ranking can be found here.
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