Weronika Kasprzak
Analyst-Author · Adwokat
Disputes / Arbitration / Sanctions
Bar admissionAdwokat, ORA Warszawa
SpecialisationICC Arbitration, KCA, Sanctions Advisory
LanguagesPolish, English
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Disputes, Arbitration and Sanctions.
From a commercial breach claim worth PLN 10m to an ICC arbitration with sanctions overlay. We represent claimants and defendants — corporates, founders, board members, banks, contractors. Cost recovery, interim measures, cross-border enforcement, EU/PL sanctions wind-down. Every dispute is led by a partner.
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Scope of services
- Commercial litigation — district, regional, appellate courts
- Cassation — Supreme Court (skarga kasacyjna)
- ICC arbitration — Paris seat, Polish counsel role
- KCA arbitration — Sąd Arbitrażowy przy KIG
- SAKIG — Sąd Arbitrażowy przy SOAiZ
- KIO public procurement appeals — drafting, hearings, BSA
- Interim measures (zabezpieczenie) — asset freezing, bans
- Cross-border enforcement — Brussels I Recast, Hague
- Arbitral award enforcement and challenge
- EU sanctions — designations, derogations, wind-down
- Polish Sanctions Act (13 April 2022) — domestic specifics
- Sanctions licences — KE/KAS applications, structuring
- Class actions — pozew grupowy, group representation
- Expert evidence — coordination with experts (biegli)
Interim-measure applications (zabezpieczenie) must be filed before the defendant has time to dissipate assets.
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How we work
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You describe
Send your situation in 5–10 sentences via form or call.
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Partner reviews
A partner — not a junior — reads it within 2 business hours.
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Scope & fee
We propose the scope, timeline, and fee — before any commitment.
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Engagement
Work begins only after you approve the engagement letter.
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Lead team for this practice
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Key jurisdictions
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Frequently asked questions
How long does a commercial dispute take in Polish courts?
First-instance commercial litigation typically takes 12–24 months. Appeal adds 6–12 months. Cassation to the Supreme Court adds 12–24 more months. We assess prospects of arbitration before filing — Polish arbitration awards are enforceable in 165+ countries under the New York Convention, often faster than court judgments.
When can interim measures (zabezpieczenie) be granted?
Under Art. 730–757 of the Civil Procedure Code, interim measures require: (1) credible claim (uprawdopodobnienie roszczenia), (2) legal interest in protection (uprawdopodobnienie interesu prawnego). Common measures: asset freezing, ban on dispositions, registration of mortgage. Applications can be ex parte. We typically file within 48 hours of being engaged on a contested matter.
How does the Polish Sanctions Act differ from EU sanctions?
The Polish Sanctions Act of 13 April 2022 adds a domestic dimension to EU sanctions — including additional listed persons (specific Polish-relevant entities) and a domestic blocking-list mechanism. Obligations include screening of clients and counterparties, freezing actions, reporting to GIIF and KAS. Penalties: administrative fines up to PLN 20m and criminal liability for senior individuals.
Discuss your matter with a partner
Describe the situation briefly. A partner — not a junior associate — will respond within 2 business hours.