English-speaking assistance under Polish law
Clear, practical guidance for foreign business owners, directors, creditors and individuals dealing with financial distress or proceedings in Poland.
Polish procedures, explained clearly
International clients often begin by searching for a bankruptcy lawyer in Poland. Depending on the case, Polish law may instead require a restructuring adviser, attorney-at-law, advocate or another specialist.
Polish restructuring and bankruptcy procedures have their own terminology, deadlines and professional roles. We explain what they mean for your company, your personal exposure and your position as a creditor or investor.
Our objective is to turn a complex legal and financial situation into a practical sequence of decisions you can understand and act on.
How we can help
Support is tailored to your role in the case and the stage of the proceedings.
We advise foreign owners, directors and investors on company and business debt restructuring in Poland. Depending on the case, this can include creditor negotiations, a formal restructuring procedure and an arrangement that allows the business to continue operating.
Preparation for corporate or personal bankruptcy in Poland and support throughout formal proceedings.
Review of filing duties, urgent decisions and potential exposure when a Polish company becomes insolvent.
Practical support for foreign creditors seeking to understand, secure or recover claims in Polish proceedings.
Guidance for debtors and investors considering the prepared liquidation of a business or its organised assets.
Initial review of debt-relief options for individuals connected with Poland, including consumer arrangements and bankruptcy.
A key Polish restructuring route
Arrangement Approval Proceedings (postępowanie o zatwierdzenie układu) allow a debtor to seek an arrangement with creditors through a supervised process. Where statutory conditions are met, publication of a notice setting the arrangement day may provide temporary protection against enforcement. We assess whether this route is available and how that protection applies to the specific case.
Who we help
You do not need to know the Polish procedural vocabulary before contacting us. Start with the commercial problem and the result you need.
Tell us about your situationWhen liquidity problems, creditor pressure or insolvency threaten the Polish business.
When deadlines and personal exposure require fast, well-documented decisions.
When a debtor, claim, asset or acquisition opportunity is located in Poland.
When residence, business activity, debts or assets may bring Polish procedures into scope.
What happens next
Every case is different, but the first decisions should be understandable.
Tell us who you are, your connection with Poland and what has happened so far.
We identify the key legal, financial and procedural questions that require verification.
You receive a clear explanation of viable options, priorities and required documents.
We agree the scope of support for filings, negotiations or the ongoing proceedings.
Experience across law, finance and business
A qualified restructuring adviser with experience from hundreds of restructuring and bankruptcy proceedings.
Mateusz Ładyga has held a restructuring adviser licence since 2014 and acts in proceedings as a supervisor and bankruptcy trustee. His background combines management, economics, construction engineering and Executive MBA studies.
The office works with legal, accounting, tax and valuation specialists where a case requires a broader team. The objective remains the same: explain the problem clearly and build a route that is workable in practice.
Frequently asked questions
The answers below are general information. The correct route depends on the facts of your case.
The office is led by a qualified restructuring adviser. Depending on the matter, a Polish case may require a restructuring adviser, an attorney-at-law, an advocate or other specialist. We first identify the correct professional role and ensure that the scope of support is described accurately.
It depends on the connection with Poland and the type of procedure. The location of the business, residence, assets, creditors and existing proceedings may all matter. Jurisdiction should be assessed before a filing strategy is recommended.
A remote consultation and initial document review can be arranged. We will tell you if a later stage requires original documents, formal authorisation or an in-person action in Poland.
Start with a short chronology, the parties involved, the amount and type of debt, urgent deadlines and copies of the most important notices or court documents. Do not send extensive sensitive records until the scope and secure delivery method are agreed.
No. Restructuring is appropriate when a viable activity can be preserved and a realistic arrangement can be performed. Bankruptcy may need to be considered when continued operations no longer offer a defensible route. The assessment should be made early and on current financial data.
Confidential first contact
If you are looking for a bankruptcy lawyer for a matter connected with Poland, share the essentials in English. We will identify the appropriate professional role and arrange the next step.
Officeul. Kamienna 19B / L8
30-001 Kraków, Poland
