Litigation and Arbitration in Poland

Based on history, awards and experience it is fair to say that we are one of the top litigation law firms in Poland.

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Legacy of Litigation Excellence

Our litigation and arbitration practice has a longstanding history. As one of the few law firms in Poland with such heritage, we proudly note that over the past 30 years, we have trained more than three generations of litigation attorneys.

Founded as Litigation Law Firm

Dudkowiak & Putyra was founded in the early 1990s by two former judges, Grażyna and Andrzej Dudkowiak, with a clear vision: to build a firm rooted in litigation excellence. While we have since developed several additional practice areas, litigation has always remained a cornerstone of our expertise.

Recognized and Award-Winning Litigators

Our litigation attorneys are among the most distinguished in the firm, consistently recognized by leading legal directories and publications, including Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. In 2024, we were honored as Litigation Law Firm of the Year in Poland by The Lawyers Global. A full list of awards is available below.

High-profile Litigation Experts

We have extensive experience advising and representing global corporations in high-stakes litigation and arbitration proceedings in Poland. We represent world leading insurance companies, aviation companies and financial institution. Each year, we handle dozens of multi-million-euro disputes in both court and arbitration forums. A selection of notable clients and landmark cases can be viewed below.

Litigation & Arbitration Team

Our litigation and arbitration team has grown significantly over the decades. It is currently led by three Partner attorneys and includes over ten experienced litigators, each specializing in distinct areas of dispute resolution. Depending on the subject matter of a case, our litigators often collaborate with expert lawyers from other departments to ensure comprehensive support.

Trusted Litigations for Foreign Customers

We are specialized in representing foreign companies in litigation and arbitration matters in Poland. Known for our strategic approach, professionalism, and clear communication, we assist clients in planning, designing, and executing effective dispute resolution strategies. We frequently coordinate cross-border disputes and collaborates with international legal teams. Additionally, our attorneys are often appointed by foreign courts – incl. UK, US, Netherlands, and Canada – as expert witnesses.

Litigation & Arbitration in Warsaw and Kraków

We provide dispute resolution legal services all around Poland thought all five offices, and in particular in Warsaw and Kraków.

What we do?

Dispute Resolution Planning & Strategy

We support clients -especially international corporations – in proactively managing legal risks and building strong litigation strategies. Our services include:

Dispute planning and strategy designing
Pre-litigation risk assessments and legal positioning analysis
Evaluation of dispute resolution forums (court vs. arbitration, local vs. international)
Cross-border litigation coordination in multi-jurisdictional disputes
Selection and management of expert witnesses and technical advisors
Settlement strategy and negotiation planning, including mediation support
Crisis and reputation risk management in high-profile disputes
Budget forecasting and litigation cost control

Court Representation in Poland

Representation before the courts in Poland
Representation in judicial review, incl. before Courts of Appeal
Representation before Supreme Court of Poland
Representation before local administrative courts
Representation before Supreme Administrative Court in Warsaw
Preparation of lawsuits, motions and claims
Preparation of appeals, complains and objections
Preparation of cassation appeals
Application for freezing orders and interim measures

Arbitration in Poland

Preparation of arbitration clauses and arbitration rules
Advisory as to enforceability in Poland of arbitral awards from various courts and jurisdictions
Advisory in choice of arbitration courts and selection of arbiters
Preparation of lawsuits and defenses before arbitration courts
Representation in domestic and international arbitration cases
Enforcement of arbitral awards in Poland

Fields of Litigation and Arbitration

Corporate litigation
Commercial litigation
IP litigation
Trademark litigation
Copyrights disputes
Patent litigation
Antitrust litigation
Debt collection litigation
Real estate litigation
Construction disputes
Employment and labor litigation
Insurance litigation
Administrative litigation

Dispute Resolution and Mediation in Poland

Designing dispute resolution strategies
Representation in pre-trail actions and negotiations
Representation in mediation
Negotiations and preparations of court settlements
Supervision over judicial and extrajudicial settlement execution

Enforcement in Poland

Enforcement of court judgements in Poland
Representation before enforcement bailiffs in Poland
Representation and advisory in enforcement from real estate, movable assets and bank accounts
Representation in judicial actions in enforcement procedure
Obtaining enforcement clauses against debtors and co-debtors
Transferring enforcement clauses to claims acquirers
Anti-enforcement lawsuits
Complaints for enforcement actions
Establishment and execution of freezing orders (seizure of bank accounts)
Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in Poland
Recognition and enforcement of arbitration awards in Poland