Areas of practice

Our law firm offers comprehensive legal support in the field of real estate and construction investments. We provide advice to private individuals, entrepreneurs, and developers in the acquisition, sale, and management of real estate.

We provide full legal services for investments – from legal due diligence of the property, through the planning and implementation stages, to lease agreements and representation in court and administrative disputes.

Scope of services in real estate law:

• Legal due diligence of real estate – detailed legal examination of properties in terms of risks, encumbrances, and investment opportunities.
• Investment risk assessment – comprehensive analysis of legal risks related to planned investments, purchase, or sale of real estate.
• Preparation of legal opinions – drafting legal opinions and reports for investment, credit, development, and transactional purposes.
• Acquisition and sale of real estate – legal advisory in the purchase and sale of land, commercial, residential, and agricultural properties; contract verification and representation in negotiations.
• Support throughout the investment process – assistance in obtaining administrative permits, environmental decisions, zoning conditions, and building permits.
• Legal supervision of construction and development projects – legal services for residential and office projects, including advice on land acquisition and contractor agreements.
• Negotiation and drafting of lease agreements – legal services for the leasing of commercial, office, warehouse, and residential properties; preparation and negotiation of lease contracts.
• Representation before administrative authorities – handling administrative proceedings before offices and governmental or local authorities concerning spatial planning, environmental, and construction decisions.
• Litigation in real estate matters – representing clients in disputes regarding ownership rights, perpetual usufruct, easements, adverse possession, eviction, and legal defects of real estate.

We offer comprehensive legal services for companies and partnerships in the field of commercial and corporate law. We provide advice to entrepreneurs at every stage of their business activity — from company formation to transformation or liquidation.

We provide ongoing legal support, prepare corporate documentation, and represent clients before courts and authorities, including proceedings before the National Court Register (KRS).

Scope of services in corporate law:

• Ongoing legal services for companies – continuous advisory in corporate, commercial, and organizational matters.
• Support during company body meetings – preparation of documents, resolutions, minutes, and assistance during meetings of management boards, supervisory boards, and shareholders’/general meetings.
• Company formation – comprehensive assistance in establishing companies and registering them with the KRS.
• Preparation of corporate documentation – drafting articles of association, company bylaws, internal regulations, powers of attorney, and resolutions.
• Advisory on shareholders’ and stockholders’ agreements – drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements defining cooperation rules within the company.
• Acquisition and sale of shares or stocks (M&A) – drafting agreements, conducting due diligence analyses, negotiating terms, and handling transactions.
• Mergers, divisions, and transformations of companies – strategic advisory, preparation of transformation plans and documentation, and representation in registration proceedings.
• Company liquidation – drafting resolutions, conducting liquidation procedures, and communication with the KRS.
• Joint venture agreements – preparation and negotiation of agreements for joint projects or investments.
• Representation before courts and administrative authorities – in corporate, registration, and commercial matters.

The law firm offers comprehensive legal assistance in family, guardianship, and inheritance matters, both at the pre-trial and court stages. We represent Clients before courts and administrative authorities, providing full legal and emotional support.

We understand that family and guardianship cases often involve difficult emotions and sensitive life situations. That is why we offer a personalized approach, discretion, and empathy, combined with professionalism and effective legal representation.

Scope of services in family and guardianship law:

• Divorce – preparation of divorce petitions, representation in court proceedings, divorce with or without a determination of fault.
• Legal separation – advice and representation in separation cases, marital mediation, and arrangements regarding contact with children.
• Child support (alimony) – establishment, increase, reduction, or termination of child support obligations; enforcement of unpaid alimony.
• Establishing contact with a child – assistance in determining parental contact arrangements, preparing parenting plans, and drafting settlement agreements.
• Parental authority – cases concerning limitation, suspension, deprivation, or restoration of parental rights.
• Division of marital property – comprehensive assistance in property division following divorce or separation, including negotiations and court representation.
• Establishing or denying paternity – preparation of lawsuits, representation in court proceedings, and handling cases concerning a child’s origin.
• Incapacitation – representation in proceedings for full or partial incapacitation, assistance for family members and close relatives, and support in guardianship proceedings.
• Family mediation – conducting mediation in family and parental disputes, aiming for amicable conflict resolution.

Inheritance law – advisory and representation in property matters

Our law firm also provides comprehensive legal services in inheritance law, assisting in the settlement of property issues following the death of a loved one.

• Declaration of inheritance acquisition – drafting motions and representation before the court.
• Division of inheritance – preparing settlements, conducting negotiations, or representing clients in court proceedings regarding the division of the estate.
• Legitim (reserved share) – pursuing claims for a legitim or defending against claims from other heirs.
• Wills – advice on will drafting, analysis of legal effects, and representation in testament-related disputes.
• Acceptance or rejection of inheritance – assistance in submitting declarations before the court or notary, and support in cases involving inheritance debts.

Okolski & Partners Law Firm provides comprehensive legal assistance in criminal cases – both at the pre-trial and court stages. We represent Clients in national and international proceedings, protecting their rights and interests with full commitment.

Our experienced attorneys and legal counsels ensure that criminal cases are handled at the highest professional level, maintaining discretion, professionalism, and effectiveness.

Scope of services in criminal law:

• Defense in criminal proceedings – representation of suspects, defendants, and convicted persons during pre-trial, court, and enforcement proceedings.
• Representation of victims – assistance in pursuing claims, acting as an auxiliary prosecutor, and drafting notifications of suspected criminal offenses.
• Auxiliary and private prosecution – preparation and handling of private prosecution cases (e.g., defamation, insult, assault).
• Defense in fiscal criminal cases – representation in proceedings concerning fiscal crimes and fiscal offenses.
• Economic and white-collar crimes – defense and representation of entrepreneurs and executives in cases involving fraud, financial misconduct, corruption, money laundering, bribery, and VAT fraud.
• International proceedings – representation in matters concerning extradition, the European Arrest Warrant (EAW), international legal assistance, and execution of criminal judgments.
• Preventive measures – representation in cases involving pre-trial detention, bail, police supervision, and other restrictions on personal freedom.
• Execution of penalties and criminal measures – preparation of applications for deferral, suspension, or conditional early release from serving a sentence.
• Defense in misdemeanor cases – legal assistance in cases involving traffic, administrative, and economic offenses.
• Legal assistance for individuals and companies as witnesses – preparation for interrogation, presence during procedural activities, and protection of witness rights.

We offer comprehensive legal assistance in administrative and immigration law. For many years, we have successfully represented both foreigners and employers hiring foreign workers, providing effective support in the processes of legalizing stay and employment in Poland.

We also provide professional legal advice and representation in administrative matters concerning business activities, official decisions, concessions, licenses, and permits.

Scope of services in administrative and immigration law:

• Legalization of foreigners’ stay in Poland – assistance in obtaining temporary, permanent, and EU long-term resident permits.
• Legalization of foreigners’ employment – preparation and submission of applications for work permits, declarations on entrusting work to a foreigner, and advisory services for employers.
• Representation in administrative proceedings – legal representation before voivodeship offices, consulates, the Border Guard, and other public administrative authorities.
• Representation in administrative court proceedings – drafting complaints, appeals, and motions, and representation before regional administrative courts (WSA) and the Supreme Administrative Court (NSA).
• Obtaining decisions, permits, and concessions – support in procedures regarding transport licenses, building permits, environmental decisions, and other administrative authorizations.
• Complaints for administrative inaction or excessive delay – preparation of complaints against inactivity or delays of public authorities, enforcing the rights of citizens and entrepreneurs.
• Preparation of legal opinions and analyses – drafting comprehensive opinions on the application of administrative and immigration law.
• Advisory for companies employing foreigners – preparation of documentation, audits of employment legality, and support in dealings with authorities and the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP).
• Legal assistance for foreigners – advice on residence registration, PESEL numbers, business registration, property purchase, and family reunification.

The law firm specializes in legal services for foreigners in Poland. We assist individuals arriving from abroad in the legalization of their stay and employment. We provide comprehensive and professional support both to employers who are in the process of hiring foreign workers for the first time, and to those who wish to extend the stay and employment of their current employees.

We offer full legal support for both individuals who are planning to come to Poland and those who are already residing in the Republic of Poland and wish to extend their stay, obtain a work permit, or acquire citizenship.

• Legalization of stay in Poland

We assist in obtaining and extending temporary residence cards, permanent residence cards, and EU long-term resident permits. We provide advice on visa procedures and filing applications with the Voivodeship Office.

• Legalization of foreigners’ employment

We offer comprehensive legal support for work permits, declarations of employment, and permits of types A, B, C, D, and E. We assist both employees and employers.

• Studying in Poland

We provide advice to foreign students and pupils on obtaining a student visa, residence legalization, and fulfilling legal obligations related to studying in Poland.

• Marriage with a foreigner

Legal assistance in marriage procedures involving a foreigner, including obtaining required documents, sworn translations, and marriage registration in Poland.

• Obtaining Polish citizenship

We represent clients in proceedings for granting, recognition, or restoration of Polish citizenship. We assist in preparing documentation and handling communication with authorities.

• Invitation for a foreigner

We prepare all documents necessary for issuing an invitation for a foreigner, required when applying for a national or Schengen visa.

• Family reunification

We provide advice on family reunification in Poland, assisting in obtaining residence permits for spouses and children of foreigners.

• Polish Card (Karta Polaka)

We assist in preparing applications for the Polish Card, compiling documentation, and representing clients before the competent authorities.

• Deportation and entry ban

We provide legal assistance in deportation cases, annulment of return orders, and removal of an entry ban to Poland or the Schengen area.

• Registration of residence for foreigners

We offer advice on temporary and permanent registration of residence for foreigners in Poland.

• Exchange of a driving license

We assist in the exchange of a foreign driving license for a Polish one, including administrative procedures and document translations.

• Business registration by foreigners

We support foreign entrepreneurs in setting up a business in Poland, company registration, and obtaining NIP and REGON numbers.

• PESEL number for foreigners

We help with obtaining a PESEL number required for administrative and private matters in Poland.

• Property rental and purchase

We provide legal advice on the rental and purchase of real estate by foreigners, including notarial, tax, and formal aspects.

Our law firm has many years of experience in conducting litigation in the fields of civil, commercial, administrative, and criminal law.
We represent Clients at every stage of proceedings – from pre-trial advice and litigation strategy development to court hearings and enforcement of judgments.

We provide comprehensive legal services including advisory, representation, and debt recovery. Our primary goal is always the protection of the Client’s interests and the effective resolution of disputes in the shortest possible time.

Scope of services in litigation and dispute resolution:

Civil and Commercial Cases

• Pre-trial advice and case analysis – assessment of litigation prospects, development of a case strategy, and support in mediation and negotiations.
• Drafting of pleadings – preparation of statements of claim, appeals, complaints, objections, and other court submissions.
• Representation before civil and commercial courts – legal representation in cases concerning payment, damages, breach of contract, protection of personal rights, and both pecuniary and non-pecuniary claims.
• Commercial litigation – handling disputes between entrepreneurs, including those concerning commercial contracts, non-performance, contractual liability, and warranty claims.
• Debt recovery – comprehensive handling of debt collection processes, including amicable recovery and judicial enforcement.
• Securing claims and enforcement of judgments – effective actions to protect assets and execute court judgments.

Administrative Cases

• Proceedings before public administration authorities – representation before offices, local governments, voivodes, and other administrative bodies.
• Judicial-administrative proceedings (Regional and Supreme Administrative Courts) – preparation of complaints and appeals, representation in cases concerning administrative decisions and inaction of authorities.
• Complaints against decisions and administrative inaction – effective protection of the rights of citizens and entrepreneurs in dealings with public administration.

Criminal and White-Collar Cases

• Representation in criminal proceedings – defense of the accused, representation of victims, and auxiliary prosecutors at all stages of proceedings.
• Defense advice and strategy – preparation of the defense line, analysis of evidence, and drafting of motions and pleadings.
• Fiscal and economic criminal proceedings (white-collar crimes) – representation of entrepreneurs, management board members, and individuals in cases concerning economic, fiscal, financial, and corruption offenses.
• Preparatory and court proceedings – participation in interrogations, representation before prosecutors and courts, and preparation of appeals and motions.
• Enforcement proceedings – filing applications for postponement or suspension of sentence execution, conditional early release, and sentence conversion.

Arbitration is one of the key specializations of our Law Firm. We provide comprehensive legal services in the field of arbitration proceedings.

We represent Clients – both businesses and individuals – at all stages of arbitration proceedings, from drafting the agreement to the enforcement of the arbitral award.

Our goal is to ensure fast, effective, and discreet dispute resolution, avoiding lengthy court litigation.

Scope of services in arbitration and ADR:

• Drafting and reviewing arbitration clauses – preparing arbitration clauses for commercial and investment agreements.
• Advising on the selection of the arbitral tribunal – assisting in choosing the appropriate arbitration institution (e.g. KIG, ICC, UNCITRAL, VIAC, SAKIG) or ad hoc arbitration.
• Dispute risk analysis and assessment – identifying potential risks arising from contracts and evaluating the prospects for successful resolution through arbitration.
• Representation in arbitration proceedings – comprehensive litigation support in domestic and international arbitration cases, including proceedings before arbitral tribunals in Poland and abroad.
• Assistance during contract performance – ongoing legal advice for businesses in conflict situations, negotiation of settlements, and contract modifications.
• Preparation of arbitration pleadings – statements of claim, statements of defense, evidentiary motions, appeals, and other procedural documents.
• Proceedings for recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards – representation before state courts in matters concerning the enforcement of arbitral awards.
• Out-of-court resolution of commercial disputes (ADR) – mediation and negotiation as alternative methods of dispute resolution while respecting the interests of both parties.
• Strategic advice – developing an optimal litigation strategy based on the nature of the contract, value of the dispute, and the Client’s business objectives.