Benchmark Litigation Europe – International Recognition for Kopeć & Zaborowski (KKZ) in Litigation

Kopeć & Zaborowski (KKZ) is among the most highly regarded litigation law firms in Europe, as confirmed by numerous recognitions in the prestigious Benchmark Litigation Europe ranking.

Benchmark Litigation Europe is one of the leading international rankings of law firms specializing in litigation and arbitration, covering firms distinguished by their effectiveness, litigation strategy, and quality of client representation in the most complex proceedings.

Established Position and Latest Recognitions

Kopeć & Zaborowski has been recognized multiple times in the Benchmark Litigation Europe ranking, confirming its strong and consistent position in the field of litigation:

• 2019 and 2020 – award in the Dispute Resolution category
• 2025 – awards in the Dispute Resolution category and CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE SPECIALIST FIRM OF THE YEAR

The individual achievements of the team further strengthen the firm’s position:

• Attorney-at-Law Maciej Zaborowski – named a Benchmark Litigation Star and finalist in the Poland Litigator of the Year category
• Attorney-at-Law Ewelina Rogala – recognized as a Future Star and recipient of an award in this category

Expertise in Complex Disputes

The recognition in the Benchmark Litigation Europe ranking directly reflects the firm’s experience in handling the most demanding contentious matters. Kopeć & Zaborowski represents clients in particular in:

• corporate disputes and shareholder conflicts
• commercial and contractual disputes
• high-value civil litigation
• criminal liability of managers and white-collar crime matters

The firm’s team handles proceedings of strategic importance, combining in-depth legal knowledge with a tactical approach to litigation and effective advocacy before courts and law enforcement authorities.

Why Does This Recognition Matter?

The Benchmark Litigation Europe ranking recognizes law firms that are capable of effectively managing complex disputes and achieving tangible results for their clients.

For clients, this means that Kopeć & Zaborowski:

• has extensive experience in handling the most challenging contentious matters
• effectively represents clients in court and arbitration proceedings
• combines litigation strategy with a business-oriented approach to disputes

Benchmark Litigation did not operate in European jurisdictions between 2021 and 2024 and returned to Poland in 2025.

The recognition is particularly significant in the context of criminal law, an area in which Kopeć & Zaborowski has established strong expertise, especially in complex criminal and white-collar crime matters. It further demonstrates the firm’s ability to combine sophisticated litigation strategy with effective criminal defence in high-stakes proceedings that may have significant business and reputational consequences.

More information about the ranking can be found here: https://resources.legalbenchmarkinggroup.com/l/426822/2025-08-08/8252bt/426822/1754662556jm6VMDJw/BM_Europe_Awards_2025_Shortlist.pdf