Our partners have served on management and supervisory boards of joint-stock companies, headed the legal, compliance, risk and governance functions of major Polish corporate groups, and previously practised with international law firms. We understand what headquarters, owners and boards actually need from local counsel: independent findings, a clear reporting line and workable recommendations.
We know the responsibilities of board members and general counsel first-hand
A specialised firm for those responsible for Polish companies
International headquarters
Independent assessment of compliance, governance and liability risks of Polish subsidiaries, reported directly to headquarters.
Foreign board members in Poland
Personal liability of management and supervisory board members under Polish company law — practical advice in English, before appointment and throughout the term of office.
Private equity and post-M&A teams
Review of the governance structure, governing bodies, powers of attorney, compliance documentation and legacy risks after an acquisition.
Referring law firms
Polish correspondent counsel for investigations, governance and regulatory matters — with clear conflict checks and reporting in English.
Where boards and headquarters need independent Polish counsel
Internal investigations
Independent investigations on behalf of the management board, the supervisory board or the owner, including cross-border matters. We do not combine the roles of investigator and defence counsel, so our findings remain credible to supervisory bodies, auditors, D&O insurers and the authorities.
Compliance oversight of Polish subsidiaries
Independent review of the compliance status of a Polish company, with clear reporting to headquarters and, where appropriate, constructive involvement of local management.
Board and management liability
Personal risk analysis for board members, legal opinions supporting board decisions under the business judgement rule introduced by the 2022 reform of the Polish Commercial Companies Code, and assessing, pursuing and defending D&O claims.
Corporate governance
Allocation of duties between governing bodies, group-law issues including binding instructions within a corporate group, and preparing members
for board service in Poland.
Post-Acquisition Review
After the acquisition of a Polish company: the governance structure, governing bodies, powers of attorney, internal rules, open risks and actions taken before closing — with a prioritised action list for headquarters and local management.
Discreet, independent, results-oriented
Scoping
A structured first conversation: risk profile, reporting line, and the scope and limits of the engagement.
Review
Analysis of documents, governance structure, compliance processes and escalation paths.
Report
A concise report for headquarters, the supervisory body or the owner, with clear priorities.
Implementation
Support with measures, internal rules, training, escalation paths and follow-up review.
Two partners with experience from international law firms, corporate boards and group management
Sensitive matters are handled personally by the partners, supported by a team of associates.
Dr. Krzysztof Sajewski
Partner · Advocate · Dr. · MBAFormer equity partner at Dentons, where he headed the German Desk; previously with Noerr and with Clifford Chance in Warsaw and Paris; read law at the University of Vienna. Managing Director for Regulation, Compliance, Risk and Business Continuity at the PZU Group; management and supervisory board experience, including chairing supervisory boards of insurance companies in Lithuania and Latvia. Repeatedly recommended in Chambers Global for corporate law and M&A. Advises in English and German.
Piotr Skrzydelski
Partner · Advocate and attorney at lawFormer Executive Director for Legal and Corporate Governance at PGE S.A., one of Poland’s largest energy groups. Chaired supervisory boards of numerous group companies — from conventional generation and district heating to the Polish nuclear power programme. Extensive experience of complex litigation, which informs his assessment of legal risk through the lens of a potential dispute. Advises in English.
Do you need an independent assessment of a Polish company — or Polish counsel for a sensitive matter?
We begin with a structured conversation about the risk profile, the reporting line and the scope of the engagement.
Dr Krzysztof Sajewski · k.sajewski@sajewski-skrzydelski.pl · Piotr Skrzydelski · p.skrzydelski@sajewski-skrzydelski.pl · Office Phone +48 22 654 55 92