The Law Office of Attorney Maciej Surowiec provides legal assistance in Poland to international businesses, foreign law firms and private clients. The office is based in Warsaw and handles matters before courts and authorities throughout Poland. Initial consultations and ongoing cooperation can usually be conducted remotely.
Legal assistance for international businesses
Foreign companies may require support when entering into a contract with a Polish counterparty, assessing a dispute, recovering an unpaid invoice or conducting proceedings in Poland. The Law Office assists with the Polish legal component of commercial matters, including:
- reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements,
- assessing contractual claims and available evidence,
- pre-litigation correspondence and settlement negotiations,
- commercial and civil proceedings before Polish courts,
- debt recovery and enforcement against Polish debtors,
- coordination with translators, notaries and other professionals where required.
Debt Recovery in Poland
Legal support for foreign businesses recovering commercial claims from Polish companies—from the initial assessment and payment demand to court proceedings and enforcement.
Polish Local Counsel
Polish legal support for foreign law firms, in-house teams and international clients requiring local advice, representation or procedural assistance in Poland.
Cooperation with foreign law firms
The Law Office can handle the Polish part of a cross-border matter while the instructing foreign firm remains the client’s principal legal adviser. The division of responsibilities, communication channels, reporting format and billing arrangements are agreed at the beginning of the engagement.
Assistance may include an opinion on Polish law, review of local documents, preparation of procedural submissions, representation before a Polish court or authority and regular reporting to the instructing counsel.
Civil, family and inheritance matters in Poland
Private clients living abroad may need representation in proceedings conducted in Poland. The Law Office assists in civil disputes, property and co-ownership matters, inheritance proceedings, divorces, parental responsibility, child contact and financial claims between family members.
The initial assessment includes jurisdiction, the documents available to the client, the need for translations and whether personal attendance in Poland may be required.
Criminal proceedings in Poland
Foreign nationals may require a defence lawyer or legal representative after detention, the presentation of charges, an accident, questioning by the police or prosecutor, or when they have been injured by an offence in Poland. The Law Office provides defence and representation at the investigation and court stages within the scope agreed for the particular case.
Remote legal services
Most preliminary work can be carried out by e-mail, telephone and video conference. Documents may be submitted electronically. If originals, certified copies, sworn translations, notarised signatures or personal attendance are necessary, the client is informed in advance.
Communication is available in Polish, English and German. If documents or participation in another language are required, the possible use of a translator is discussed before the relevant step.
How to request an initial assessment
- Send a short description of the matter, the parties involved and the result you are seeking.
- Provide the key documents and identify any court, contractual or procedural deadline.
- The Law Office will review the basic information and indicate whether an initial consultation or document analysis is required.
- The proposed scope of work and fee arrangement will be presented before substantive work begins.
Attorney Maciej Surowiec
Maciej Surowiec has worked in the legal services market and directly with clients since 2013. The Law Office combines litigation experience with practical support for clients who need to understand Polish procedures, available options, expected costs and the documents required at each stage.
Warsaw is the Law Office’s main location. Meetings in Katowice may be arranged by prior appointment. Matters in other parts of Poland can be handled depending on their nature and the required procedural steps.
Do you need legal assistance in Poland?
Send a short description of the matter, the relevant documents and the nearest deadline. The Law Office will respond with the proposed next step.