Divorce and Maintenance in Poland
No-fault and fault-based divorce, child and spousal maintenance, parental authority, contact with children, division of marital property — including cross-border family matters under EU regulations.
Practical guides
Polish law, explained in English
Seven pillar guides covering the most common areas of practice, plus twelve detailed sub-guides on specific topics. All written for English-speaking clients with matters connected to Poland — international families, expatriates, foreign investors and Polish nationals living abroad. Last updated: 2 May 2026.
Inheritance Cases in Poland
Confirmation of inheritance, estate division, wills, statutory inheritance, foreign heirs, inheritance debts and disputes between heirs under Polish law.
Sub-guide · 02a
Forced heirship
Forced heirship in Poland — who can claim, how the amount is calculated, lifetime gifts and the five-year limitation period.
Sub-guide · 02bRejecting inheritance
Rejecting inheritance in Poland — six-month deadline, limited liability, minor children and the formal procedure before the notary or court.
Criminal Cases in Poland
Defence of suspects and accused persons, representation of injured parties, detention, pre-trial arrest, white-collar matters and private prosecution.
Sub-guide · 03a
Detention & arrest
Detention and pre-trial arrest in Poland — first 48 hours, rights of the detained person, court hearing on arrest and the role of defence counsel.
Sub-guide · 03bInjured party representation
Injured party in Polish criminal proceedings — auxiliary prosecutor, evidence motions, compensation in the criminal case and subsidiary indictment.
Personal Rights and Online Reputation
Defamation, online hate, image rights, deepfakes, privacy violations and protection of business reputation under Polish civil and criminal law.
Sub-guide · 04a
Online hate & identification
Online hate in Poland — preserving evidence, identifying anonymous authors, criminal and civil paths, GDPR right to erasure and the Digital Services Act.
Sub-guide · 04bImage, deepfake & privacy
Image rights and privacy in Poland — unlawful publication, AI deepfakes, private recordings, intimate content, Article 81 of the Copyright Act.
Compensation Claims in Poland
Personal injury and property damage: road accidents, medical malpractice, insurance disputes, lost income, treatment costs and pain and suffering.
Sub-guide · 05a
Road accident claim
Road accident compensation in Poland — first 24 hours, medical documentation, claim to insurer, statutory deadlines, components of the claim.
Sub-guide · 05bMedical malpractice
Medical malpractice in Poland — Patient Compensation Fund (FKZM), court path, expert opinions, hospital liability and patient compensation.
Business and Commercial Matters
Commercial contracts, B2B debt recovery, company disputes, shareholder matters, management board liability and ongoing legal service for companies.
Sub-guide · 06a
B2B debt recovery
B2B debt recovery in Poland — demand for payment, electronic payment order, payment order proceedings, enforcement and settlement strategy.
Sub-guide · 06bBoard liability
Management board liability in Poland — Article 299 of the Commercial Companies Code, insolvency timing, defences for board members, creditor strategy.
Investments, Term Sheets and Due Diligence
Term sheet review, legal due diligence, shareholder agreements, M&A, share purchase agreements, SAFE, convertible loans and post-closing matters.
Sub-guide · 07a
Term sheet clauses
Term sheet in Polish investment deals — valuation, liquidation preference, vesting, anti-dilution, drag-along, board composition, founder lock-up.
Sub-guide · 07bLegal due diligence
Legal due diligence in Poland — corporate documents, contracts, employment, IP, real estate, litigation, regulatory issues, red flags and reporting.