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Szymon Suchcicki has over a decade of experience in conducting complex litigation and providing comprehensive legal advice. In his practice, he focuses on developing and implementing procedural strategies that take into account not only legal aspects, but also the business and image-related dimensions of the cases handled. He represents clients in civil and commercial disputes, as well as in matters requiring an interdisciplinary approach and coordination of actions across various legal areas.

He has extensive experience in handling enforcement and restructuring proceedings, debt recovery, and securing creditors' interests. He built and supervised the work of a team managing several thousand proceedings, and is also the author of solutions aimed at increasing the efficiency of enforcement proceedings. For many years, he gained experience at one of the largest law firms specializing in debt and receivables management.

A significant part of Szymon's practice involves issues related to media law, the protection of personal rights, and freedom of speech. He has extensive knowledge and experience in conducting disputes concerning media publications, infringements of personal rights, and liability associated with press and journalistic activities. He represents media sector entities in cases where balancing the protection of personal rights with freedom of speech and the public's right to information is of paramount importance.

Szymon also participates in national and international projects concerning disinformation in the public domain, the protection of freedom of speech, and standards of public debate. A special place in his practice is occupied by SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) issues, including legal mechanisms for protecting journalists, editorial offices, and other participants in public debate against proceedings that may produce a chilling effect and restrict freedom of expression.

He also prepares and conducts training for journalists and media representatives in the fields of press law, protection of personal rights, legal liability related to publications, countering disinformation, and SLAPP issues.

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Mateusz Ostrowski specializes in handling complex court disputes and criminal proceedings, with particular emphasis on media law, the protection of personal rights, and press law. He has over a decade of experience in representing clients in civil, commercial, administrative, and criminal proceedings.

He advises leading Polish and international corporations, in particular from the technology, financial, FMCG, and industrial sectors. He represents clients at all stages of proceedings – from pre-trial investigations to proceedings before courts of all instances.

He is a recognized advisor to publishers, media companies, editors-in-chief, and journalists in disputes concerning freedom of speech, press publications, and liability for media content. He took part in landmark cases that contributed to establishing a new line of jurisprudence regarding the legal standing of an editor-in-chief in proceedings concerning the publication of press rectifications.

His practice also includes white-collar crime proceedings, including matters related to money laundering, corruption, fraud, managerial offenses, and capital market abuse. He represents corporate board members and senior executives in criminal and regulatory proceedings, and also advises in corporate disputes concerning board member liability.

Mateusz Ostrowski has particular expertise in defending media outlets and journalists in cases concerning freedom of speech and in proceedings related to SLAPP abuses.

Since 2019, he has been a recommended lawyer in the Legal 500 ranking in the fields of dispute resolution and restructuring. He is also a co-contributor to the success of the team recognized at The Lawyer European Awards 2024 in the Litigation Team of the Year category for defending the media and freedom of speech.

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Piotr is a legal counsel and restructuring advisor specializing in corporate legal services, with a particular focus on dispute resolution and commercial contracts.

He has extensive experience in conducting commercial, insolvency, and civil litigation on behalf of both businesses and individuals, gained through collaboration with leading Polish law firms.

Throughout his professional career, he has been involved in providing legal services to sector-leading entities in banking, finance, construction, energy, hospitality, FMCG, and media. His work has included handling multi-million-zloty disputes involving banks and financial institutions, leasing funds, damages liability, and corporate disputes, as well as ongoing contractual support with an emphasis on construction and leasing agreements.

In the past, he was also engaged in providing legal support to one of Poland's leading press publishers, handling matters related to press law, personal rights, advertising, copyright, tax, and gaming regulations.

He also possesses broad experience in advising housing cooperatives and communities, as well as insurance sector entities.

As part of his practice, he also provides services in debt collection at both pre-trial and judicial stages, as well as in enforcement proceedings.

He provides legal services in Polish and English.

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Tomasz Migut has over a decade of experience in tax advisory services for business entities.

He specializes in tax advisory for Polish and international capital groups, with particular emphasis on tax planning. On the tax side, he oversees restructuring processes, including tax structuring for mergers and acquisitions.

He provides comprehensive corporate tax services regarding Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and advises Personal Income Tax (PIT) payers. He has extensive experience in VAT as well as mandatory disclosure rules (MDR).

He conducts tax audits and due diligence reviews, and drafts tax procedures within tax compliance frameworks.

For many years, he has led teams of lawyers and tax specialists, providing ongoing tax advice to major corporate clients. He has worked with companies in banking, stock exchange, insurance, telecommunications, aviation, and manufacturing sectors – including energy, fuels, and chemicals, as well as within special economic zones.

He has repeatedly represented international capital groups and Polish taxpayers before tax authorities and administrative courts.

He has successfully handled multi-million tax disputes concerning transfer pricing, withholding tax (WHT), VAT refunds (including from the UK, Germany, and the USA), defense of VAT input deduction rights, as well as restructuring and fiscal criminal matters. He has recovered taxes for enterprises through R&D relief, tax depreciation, VAT refunds, and Estonian CIT.

He also has experience as a legal counsel in civil, commercial, and labor law cases.

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Martyna Prokop Fernandes has extensive experience in providing legal assistance to both individuals and businesses, with particular emphasis on advising financial sector clients and representing leading national financial institutions, including in disputes with borrowers.

She provides legal assistance at both pre-trial and judicial stages, particularly in commercial, civil (including family law), administrative, and court-administrative proceedings.

Martyna gained her litigation experience across several Polish law firms.

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Witold Głuchowski is an attorney-at-law with versatile experience in commercial and criminal disputes – in particular regarding white-collar crime and fiscal offenses, as well as business risk management.

His specialization encompasses both courtroom representation of enterprises and advisory support in compliance, anti-corruption procedures, whistleblowing, and AML compliance.

Over the years, Witold Głuchowski has collaborated with international and Polish law firms, handling complex litigation and advising on compliance matters. He is also an esteemed expert in information security management, holding internal auditor qualifications for the ISO/IEC 27001:2017 Information Security Management System.

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Hubert specializes in comprehensive legal support in civil and commercial proceedings.

He represents clients at both the pre-trial stage and in court proceedings, with a particular focus on civil, commercial, and white-collar criminal law.

Prior to joining KAASS, Hubert gained professional experience in Warsaw law firms, providing legal services to both commercial entities and individuals, and participating in civil and criminal cases at pre-trial and trial stages.

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Anna Kulińska-Suchcicka is a graduate of the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw, where she obtained her Master of Laws degree in 2021. She also completed Postgraduate Studies in Corporate Law at the University of Warsaw and completed her advocate apprenticeship.

She specializes in legal support for commercial entities and litigation. She represents businesses at both the pre-trial stage and in court proceedings, participating in the formulation of litigation strategies and providing ongoing legal support for their business operations.

She has several years of experience in representing clients from the banking sector, as well as entities and individuals associated with the media sector. An important part of her practice consists of cases concerning the protection of personal rights, press law, and liability related to media publications. She represents clients in disputes where balancing the protection of personal rights with freedom of expression and the public's right to information is of key importance.

Anna also participates in national and international projects concerning international business cooperation, countering disinformation in the public sphere, protecting freedom of speech, and upholding public debate standards. As part of her practice, she also handles SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) issues, including matters related to the protection of journalists, editorial boards, and other public debate participants against proceedings that could produce a chilling effect and restrict freedom of expression.

She also prepares training sessions for journalists and media representatives on press law, protection of personal rights, legal liability related to publications, countering disinformation, and SLAPP issues.

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Maciej Lalak is a second-year trainee advocate. He graduated in law from the Faculty of Law and Administration at the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw.

Maciej's interests focus particularly on financial and civil law. At KAASS, he develops his litigation experience by supporting the team in handling clients' ongoing cases.

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Dominika Skierkowska is a graduate of the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw, where she obtained her Master of Laws degree in 2026.

During her studies, she developed interests in criminal law, family law, and medical law, with an emphasis on their practical application. She systematically deepens her knowledge and skills to effectively analyze complex legal issues.

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Hubert Polek is a 5th-year law student at Lazarski University. His academic and professional interests focus primarily on criminal and civil law, with particular emphasis on practical aspects of statutory interpretation and judicial case-law analysis.

As part of his professional work to date, he supports the team in drafting procedural documents, analyzing legal documentation and court rulings, and handling ongoing client matters. His responsibilities also include assisting in the preparation of substantive materials, enabling him to consistently combine theoretical knowledge gained during his studies with professional practice.

Hubert consistently develops his legal competencies, showing high commitment to assigned tasks and attention to detail. He is characterized by responsibility, diligence, and teamwork skills. He is open to gaining new experience and treats challenges as essential elements of professional growth and preparation for a future legal career.

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Magdalena Szafrańska is a graduate of the Faculty of Foreign Trade at Lazarski University in Warsaw.

Prior to joining KAASS, she gained professional experience as a field staff coordinator in an international work environment and as an administrative specialist in a law firm.

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Prior to joining KAASS, Karolina Twarowska worked at international companies both in independent assistant positions and as a team member in administrative departments.

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Dagmara Janikowska-Ostrowska is a 5th-year law student at Lazarski University in Warsaw. She is developing particular interests in criminal law and civil procedure, focusing on the practical aspects of litigation work.

As an intern at the firm, she supports the team in drafting procedural documents, analyzing case law, and handling ongoing client matters, combining academic knowledge with practice. She gained professional experience in Warsaw law firms, where she developed her analytical, organizational, and teamwork skills.

She is dedicated, meticulous, and eager to expand her knowledge, thriving in a dynamic law firm environment. Outside of law, she is passionate about sports and is a regular runner. She is also interested in true crime and frequently listens to podcasts analyzing criminal cases.

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Gabriela Malczewska earned a degree in Database Engineering from the European University in Warsaw.

Prior to joining KAASS, she gained extensive experience working in banking and law firms.