FKA Furtek Komosa Aleksandrowicz and its lawyers awarded by Chambers Europe 2015
Chambers Europe had published a ranking of the best law firms and lawyers, based on data from 2014.
In the 2015 edition the FKA Furtek Komosa Aleksandrowicz’s lawyers have been recommended within five practice areas, including Mariusz Aleksandrowicz listed in elite “Leading Lawyers” list in the field of tax law.
FKA is recommended in the following practices areas:
Corporate and M&A – Tadeusz Komosa and Edyta Jusiel are recommended in banb IV
What the team is known for:
Handles a variety of corporate work ranging from M&A and restructuring to everyday advice on corporate governance, company law and commercial agreements. Also assists foreign clients with establishing their Polish operations.
Strengths (Quotes mainly from clients):
"The team keeps us up to date with the progress of our matters and is really responsive; I've never had to wait for an answer."
Notable practitioners:
Edyta Jusiel has a "great personality" and climbs the rankings after receiving lots of positive feedback from clients. They appreciate her concise advice and comment: "She has a very good understanding of the underlying business considerations."
Practice head Tadeusz Komosa is valued by clients for his clear communications and is described as "an experienced corporate lawyer with great knowledge."
Restructuring and insolvency – band IV, Leszek Rydzewski is recommended
What the team is known for:
Represents banking creditors in insolvency proceedings and restructurings. Also handles post-insolvency distribution of assets.
Strengths (Quotes mainly from clients):
"We were happy with the team's support: it was well prepared for the negotiations and pointed out the risk areas for us."
Notable practitioner:
Practice head Leszek Rydzewski enters the restructuring rankings after winning praise from clients for his "absolute precision and attention to every detail."
Tax – Other Noted Firm active in this practice area, Mariusz Aleksandrowicz is recommended in band I
Mariusz Aleksandrowicz of FKA Furtek Komosa Aleksandrowicz maintains his reputation as one of the best tax lawyers in Poland. He is particularly recommended for litigation and stands out for his vast knowledge and understandable explanations.
"You can be sure that his advice covers all the issues," remarks one impressed interviewee.
Banking and finance – Other Noted Firm active in this practice area, Leszek Rydzewski is recommended
Leszek Rydzewski is practice head at FKA Furtek Komosa Aleksandrowicz. He has a good name in the market and is praised by clients for his thorough preparation. "His advice is always well thought through and takes into account ancillary issues," says one client, and "he presents all the options and gives clear advice on which one we should take and why."
Dispute resolution and arbitration – Marek Furtek is recommended in the „Most in demand arbitrators” category and Leszek Rydzewski as a noted practitioner
Marek Furtek of FKA Furtek Komosa Aleksandrowicz is a well-known figure in the market and a respected arbitrator. He is president of the Arbitration Court at the Polish Chamber of Commerce. He is recommended in band II and by Chambers Global.
More information about FKA’s ranking can be found here.