Maciej Zaborowski Recognized as Criminal Law Expert of the Year in Global Awards 2026

Attorney-at-Law Maciej Zaborowski, Managing Partner of Kopeć & Zaborowski (KKZ), was honored in 2026 in the international Global Awards 2026, receiving the title of Criminal Law Expert of the Year.

The award was presented by Leaders in Law, an international platform that identifies and promotes leading lawyers and law firms from around the world.

Leaders in Law is an international ranking and awards program designed to recognize experts who achieve the highest standards in their respective fields of practice.

As part of the Global Awards, the following factors are taken into consideration, among others:

• the quality and complexity of cases handled
• effectiveness and results achieved
• reputation in domestic and international markets
• the level of client trust and recommendations

The awards are presented to lawyers who distinguish themselves not only through their expertise, but also through their tangible impact on the development and practice of law in their respective fields.

The recognition of Maciej Zaborowski as Criminal Law Expert of the Year confirms his strong position as one of the leading criminal law specialists, both in Poland and internationally.

The award particularly reflects his:

• extensive experience in handling highly complex criminal and white-collar crime cases
• proven effectiveness in matters of significant complexity and strategic importance
• ability to handle cases with an international dimension
• the trust of clients who entrust the firm with their most demanding mandates

What does this mean for clients?

The international recognition in the Global Awards confirms that Kopeć & Zaborowski and Attorney-at-Law Maciej Zaborowski provide the highest level of legal advice in the field of criminal law, particularly in the area of white-collar crime in Poland.

For clients, this means working with a law firm that:

• applies international standards to criminal matters
• handles cases of significant scale and complexity
• provides a strategic approach to defence and risk management
• has earned the trust of clients across different jurisdictions

The Global Awards 2026 recognition serves as further confirmation of the quality of the projects handled by the firm and its consistently developed reputation, while its leaders are recognized among the most respected specialists in their respective fields.

The award is particularly significant in the field of criminal law, where Kopeć & Zaborowski has built a strong reputation for handling complex criminal and white-collar crime matters. It further confirms the firm’s expertise in providing strategic defence and legal support in high-stakes criminal proceedings, including cases with significant business, reputational and international implications.

More information about the ranking can be found here: https://www.leaders-in-law.com/global-awards-2026/