Maciej Durbas - Global Referral - Arbitration Maciej Durbas - Global Referral - Arbitration

Maciej Durbas

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Biography

As Leader of the Arbitration Practice – regularly awarded by Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal), Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, Rzeczpospolita, among others – he advises companies in key sectors, including automotive, banking, insurance, railroads, retail, telecommunications and real estate. Individual distinctions in Lexology Index and Chambers & Partners confirm his experience and effectiveness in resolving complex disputes.

Commercial and civil disputes are at the center of his practice, where he helps clients minimize risk and work out favorable solutions – both in the courtroom and during negotiations or mediation. He represents parties in complex international proceedings and also sits on panels as arbitrator and secretary of the tribunal. He has experience in proceedings under almost all arbitration rules in Poland and a number of major arbitration rules, including the ICC International Court of Arbitration, SCC Arbitration Institute, FAI, UNCITRAL, as well as ad hoc arbitration. Included in the lists of recommended arbitrators of arbitration courts in Poland, Armenia and Serbia. Co-created the new arbitration rules of the Leviathan Arbitration Court, where he sits on the Arbitration Committee. Represents parties and adjudicates cases in a wide range of sectors, including M&A, construction, automotive, banking, life sciences, insurance, railroads and rail vehicles, real estate, retail and telecommunication.

In addition to dispute resolution, he assists clients with real estate law issues ranging from sales and lease transactions, through investment processes, to administrative, judicial and administrative court proceedings, including reprivatization disputes. He also conducts internal investigations, audits and advises on asset tracing & asset recovery.

A doctor of jurisprudence (UJ, 2021) and defended his dissertation “Adjudication of Arbitral Jurisdiction” with honors. He completed the LL.M. Program, also with honors. (University of Vienna and City University of Hong Kong), as well as the ICC Advanced Arbitration Academy for CEE and the SCC Diploma Course. A member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in London. Regularly publishes articles and speaks at industry conferences.

Gives lectures on arbitration law and civil procedure, as well as training in international arbitration and the art of advocacy. As a coach for the Jagiellonian University team in the Vis Moot competition and a mentor within the Moot Alumni Association and the Institute of Transnational Arbitration, he actively supports the development of young lawyers.

Through his active presence on LinkedIn, he promotes good practices in arbitration and dispute procedures, supporting the further development of the legal industry.

Firm Description

We have been helping businesses operate safely and effectively for 30 years.

As KKG Legal, we support management and legal departments in ensuring stable and effective business operations.

We are a team of legal experts with many years of experience who comprehensively advise entrepreneurs at every stage of their business. We advise on corporate issues, help negotiate contracts and secure business interests. We accompany our clients in transactional, investment and financing acquisition processes. We support the transformation and restructuring of companies, including changes resulting from energy processes. We provide effective assistance in situations of threatened insolvency – both our own and that of our counterparties. We effectively manage disputes, representing clients in arbitration and mediation. We are there for change – to help our clients confidently shape the future of their business.

The quality of our services is confirmed by long-standing recommendations in prestigious national and international rankings, such as Chambers Global, Chambers Europe, Legal 500, Forbes and Rzeczpospolita.

We believe that the client’s success is our mutual success – that is why we carry out each project with full commitment, responsibility and utmost care, following the principle:

Your goals. Our values. Mutual successes.

At KKG Legal, we build relationships based on mutual trust that enable our clients to achieve even the most challenging business objectives. The basis of our collaboration is the highest level of accountability for the solutions offered, as well as a flexible approach tailored to individual needs. We are committed to transparency at every stage of the project – from predictability of costs and lead times to transparent communication. Our approach is based exclusively on proven, effective measures that realistically support business growth.

Through the use of modern technology, we minimise the time spent on administrative activities and focus our resources on conceptual work. This approach allows us to continually improve the quality of our services and expand their scope, while ensuring maximum efficiency. We believe that cooperation is more than signing a contract – it is a shared path to success, where trust and professionalism are key values.

Our multi-disciplinary team works to maximise client convenience and value. We develop long-term litigation strategies and represent companies at all stages of litigation, arbitration and administrative proceedings. We also assist with long-term strategic, investment and restructuring projects, using only proven and effective solutions tailored to the needs of a particular business.

As part of our legal services, we provide assistance in Polish, English, German, French, Japanese, Spanish and Portuguese, which enables us to communicate effectively with clients from different parts of the world.

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