POLAND Law and Practice Contributed by: Tomasz Konopka, Katarzyna Randzio-Sajkowska, Katarzyna Stradomska-Balcerzyk and Michał Zieliński, Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak
Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak is an independent Polish law firm with over 180 lawyers offering legal services to businesses in Poland and abroad. Its white-collar crime practice, which includes both de - fence work and investigations, has been operating since 2008. The group specialises in issues relating to corruption, fraud, tax fraud, actions against com - panies and creditors, cybercrime, money laundering, construction, and labour-law violations. This breadth and depth of experience enables the team to perform
comprehensive analyses of relevant business crime issues, as well as mitigate/prevent criminal liability risks. It manages major projects involving both inter - nal investigations and the implementation of compre - hensive compliance systems. To provide its clients with full support in crisis-management situations, the firm co-operates with leading forensic companies, reliable detective agencies and security experts, as well as professional business partners.
Authors
Tomasz Konopka is a partner at Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak where he has overseen the white-collar crime and investigations team since 2013. As well as providing advice to clients who are victims of abuse such as fraud,
Katarzyna Stradomska-Balcerzyk joined the Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak team in 2013. She specialises
in criminal business law, internal investigations and compliance matters, adding to her experience handling cases related to the seizure of counterfeit goods by Customs.
theft, actions against company interests, forgery, money laundering, and cybercrime, he assists clients at risk of criminal liability (as a result of corruption, for example). In addition to providing advice on planning and implementing compliance procedures, Tomasz offers solutions to improve the security of businesses. He also has hands-on experience representing clients before law enforcement authorities and courts, both in Poland and throughout the EU.
Michał Zieliński joined Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak in 2019, and specialises in criminal business law. He has extensive criminal law experience, both as an attorney for injured parties and as a defence
attorney for the accused. Additionally, he has gained valuable experience representing clients in Supreme Court proceedings, as well as pardon proceedings. In addition to whistle-blowing and compliance matters, Michal has drafted procedures for ensuring compliance and protecting whistle-blowers, and participated in their implementation. He has been an approved Compliance Officer (ACO) since 2023.
Katarzyna Randzio-Sajkowska is a partner within Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak’s white-collar crime and investigations department, with significant experience representing clients at all stages of criminal
proceedings in the areas of business crime, fraud, corruption, tax avoidance, money laundering, and accounting fraud. She manages teams working on complex internal investigations, including those related to FCPA infringements, and supports clients in implementing compliance systems. Katarzyna is a member of the IBA, serving as Business Crime Committee officer, the ECBA, and the AIJA, where she contributes to the work of the Business Crime and Civil Fraud Commission. She is visiting lecturer at the Warsaw School of Economics in forensic audit and internal investigations.
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