Jakub Urbanowicz
Partner, attorney-at-law
practice areas
LANGUAGES
Polish, English

In his practice, he focuses on court and arbitration proceedings. Represents diverse clients, including major international corporations, in complex and multijurisdictional high-value legal disputes valued up to PLN 2 billion. His areas of practice encompass a broad range of disputes, including corporate and post-M&A cases, restructuring/insolvency, but also personal rights protection. Experienced in managing cases at all court levels, including the Supreme Court, Has a solid history of successful cassation appeals. His expertise in arbitration is extensive, with a track record of domestic and international arbitration under the SA KIG, SA Lewiatan, ICC, SIA, and SCC arbitration rules, with places of arbitration in Warsaw, London, Geneva, and Stockholm. In 2019, he supplemented his experience with an internship at the renowned Hanotiau & van den Berg arbitration law firm in Brussels and has since shared his knowledge and experience through a teaching tenure at SWPS University, and several speaking engagements. Recognized for his legal expertise as well as for an approachable, client-focused manner. Clients commend his understanding of legal processes and his ability to address their needs effectively, thanks to his unique combination of business orientation and personal accessibility. His professional excellence has been recognized in the Expert Guides Rising Stars for commercial arbitration - one of only two in Poland - and in the Legal 500 for Dispute resolution.