Chambers Europe 2015

The GWW law firm and Piotr Woźny have maintained their positions as leaders in the field of legal services for TMT companies (telecommunications, media, new technologies) in the current edition of the rankings. Weve held this position continually since 2007.

In this field we achieved excellent assessments from respondents, who justified their choice as follows:

• Piotr Woźny – “He has phenomenal understanding of the market” and “extremely sharp business instincts.”
• the TMT team – (1) “The lawyers are extremely well versed in legal and regulatory matters as well as technological and economic issues. They are also exceptionally creative.” (2) “It is hard to find another firm with the same depth of technical expertise.” (3) “It understands our business and has an intuitive feeling for our needs; this proactive approach creates new business opportunities which we can benefit from.”

At the same time, the title of recommended lawyer in their leading practices was won by:

• Wacław Knopkiewicz / TMT (jumped into the TOP3) – “Peers gladly refer regulatory work to him, while clients enthuse: “The precision and care of his legal analysis make him the ideal lawyer.” He is also praised for his “unparalleled knowledge of the legislative process.”;
• Krystian Szostak, former partner at GWW, heading the trial practice, as of 19 February 2015 Management Board Member for Legal and Regulatory Affairs at InPost / litigation and arbitration.

GWW was also chosen as a recommended law firm in the following areas of law:

• real estate and the construction sector / on the list of recommended firms continually since 2012 – “The lawyers have huge knowledge in this area, are very meticulous in their work and are always ready to help.”;
• litigation and arbitration disputes / continually since 2010 – (1) “The service level is really high. There are no delays and everything is delivered on time. It also gives clear advice on which option is the best one to follow.” (2) “The lawyers are flexible and open to new ideas for dealing with difficult cases”;
• energy and natural resources / continually since 2012 – “A proactive team that is flexible and creative when it comes to solving problems”;
• corporate law and M&A / continually since 2010 – “Noted in the market for its specialisation in the telecommunications and technology sectors.”.

Moreover, our tax practice featured in the Ranking in the “Recognised Practitioner” listing, which means that respondents regarded GWW as an important and active firm in the field of taxes.

The Chambers Europe listing is prepared by an independent firm analysing the legal services market worldwide – Chambers and Partners. Titles are granted on the basis of recommendations obtained directly from clients and other lawyers.