Szymon Sakowski

Szymon Sakowski

Counsel

Advocate (adwokat)

Szymon Sakowski is an absolutely outstanding talent. He never gives up looking for solutions and he takes ownership.
Chambers Global, Litigation: Elite, 2026
About

Szymon Sakowski has more than 10 years of experience in advising and representing clients in civil litigation and arbitration proceedings.

He has supported clients from the energy, construction, banking, insurance, aviation and manufacturing sectors in interim measures, enforcement, and post-arbitration proceedings, as well as in pre-litigation strategy and communication.

In the construction sector he has handled disputes related to contractual liability, in particular with regard to the claims of contractors and sub-contractors resulting from complex infrastructure investments; and in the banking and insurance sectors, he has represented clients in court proceedings concerning the alleged mis-selling of securities and tort liability.

Szymon also advises both local and foreign entities in disputes involving the combatting of unfair competition (e.g. the protection of trade secrets and discriminatory pricing), providing support at the pre-litigation stage and during court proceedings.

Professional QualificationsAdvocate (Adwokat) registered with the Warsaw Bar Association of Advocates (Okręgowa Izba Adwokacka w Warszawie), 2018

EXPERIENCE

  • Advising an international real estate investor in arbitration proceedings conducted by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
  • Advising numerous Polish and foreign entities from various sectors on issues related to public procurement law, including proceedings conducted by the National Chamber of Appeals.
  • Advising a Polish construction company in a dispute concerning the protection of personal interests.
  • Advising a Polish airline on a number of cases concerning flight delays conducted by both Polish and foreign courts.
Languages
  • Polish
  • English

Awards

  • Recognised as Associate to Watch in Litigation: Elite – Chambers Europe 2025 – 2026
  • Recognised in Dispute Resolution – Legal 500 EMEA 2025
  • Recommended in Construction and Dispute Resolution – Legal 500 EMEA 2022 – 2024
  • "Szymon Sakowski is also excellent. He breaks down complex issues into clear and understandable advice." – Legal 500 EMEA 2026, Insurance
  • "Szymon Sakowski is multitalented. He has the highest level of experience, knowledge, cooperation and client focus." – Chambers Global, Litigation: Elite 2026
  • "I am working with Szymon Sakowski on all matters as a leading lawyer. He is a very skilful negotiator and a pleasure to work with." – Chambers Europe 2026, Litigation: Elite
  • "Associate-to-watch Szymon Sakowski has experience in assisting with administrative disputes and contract litigation, with additional experience in mass action claims." – Chambers Global, Litigation: Elite 2026
  • "Szymon Sakowski is a great lawyer with an impressive reputation and an in-depth knowledge of the market as well as comprehensive legal knowledge." – Chambers Global, Litigation: Elite 2026
  • "I am working with Szymon Sakowski on all matters as a leading lawyer. He is a very skilful negotiator and a pleasure to work with." – Chambers Global, Litigation: Elite, 2026
  • "Szymon Sakowski is an absolutely outstanding talent. He never gives up looking for solutions and he takes ownership." – Chambers Global, Litigation: Elite, 2026
  • ”Szymon Sakowski is analytical and has great legal knowledge. He has good skills, effective communication and is able to explain highly complex legal concepts in an easily understandable manner." – Chambers Europe, Litigation 2025
  • “Szymon Sakowski has excellent analytical skills and understanding of the business aspects of cases. Sakowski advises both on litigation and negotiating contracts for infrastructure projects.” –Legal 500 EMEA, Construction 2023
  • “Szymon Sakowski is a talented individual with an eye for strategic opportunities.” – Legal 500 EMEA, Dispute Resolution 2023
  • “Szymon Sakowski’s excellence in communication, speed of response, customer-service-oriented mindset, knowledge of Polish Law, Construction Law and case law have been truly exceptional. Szymon will make himself available out-of-hours without hesitation, picks up often complex issues very quickly, is extremely sharp, understands the contractor’s perspective and always takes the time to explains his advice clearly in relation to the law rather than just providing the law.” – Legal 500 EMEA, Construction 2022
  • “Szymon Sakowski is an outstanding senior lawyer. Greatly combines outstanding legal knowledge with a business-like approach. I have full confidence in him.” – Legal 500 EMEA, Dispute Resolution 2022
Education
  • Mikołaj Kopernik University, Master of Laws, 2014

Prior Experience

  • July 2025 – present, Counsel, DLA Piper, Warszawa
  • May 2020 – July 2025, Senior Associate, DLA Piper, Warsaw
  • August 2015 – April 2020, Associate, DLA Piper, Warsaw
  • June 2014 – July 2015, Paralegal, DLA Piper, Warsaw