Krzysztof Kycia

• Representing a construction company seeking compensation for the delay in the performance of a contract based on the Yellow FIDIC Book before the Court of Arbitration at the Polish Chamber of Commerce in Warsaw.
• Advising a significant player on the European energy market in a series of court proceedings aimed at the enforcement of an award granted before an arbitration tribunal in Stockholm.
• Advising a leading Polish energy group in the course of a number of court disputes with shareholders related to the division of profit generated by its subsidiaries.
• Representing a company, which is a part of a group of companies marketing consumer and commercial products on a global basis, in a dispute regarding unfair competition.
• Representing a client in a dispute with its subcontractor in the course of performing an infrastructure project, including the renewal of contracts, the settlement of accounts, the set-off of mutual claims, representation in the course of the bankruptcy negotiations (including filing claims in the bankruptcy proceedings and involvement in the creation of the board of creditors), and advice related to criminal proceedings.

• Ranked Band 4 in Arbitration and Litigation: Elite – Chambers Europe 2026
• Recognised as Leading Partner in Dispute Resolution – Legal 500 EMEA 2026
• Ranked in Band 3 in Arbitration (International) and Band 4 in Litigation: Elite – Chambers Global 2025 – 2026
• Ranked in Band 4 in Dispute Resolution – Chambers Global & Chambers Europe 2023 – 2024
• Recognised in Dispute Resolution, Public Procurement, Construction, and Restructuring & Insolvency – Legal 500 EMEA 2023
• Recognised in Dispute Resolution, Public Procurement, Construction, Private Client and Restructuring & Insolvency – Legal 500 EMEA 2022
• Recognised in Public Procurement, Construction, Energy and Natural Resources, Restructuring & Insolvency, Dispute Resolution – Legal 500 EMEA 2021
• Recognised in Construction, Dispute Resolution, Restructuring & Insolvency – Legal 500 EMEA 2020
• Recognised in Energy and Natural Resources, [Krzysztof] is noted for energy sector disputes – Legal 500 EMEA 2020
• Recognised in Restructuring & Insolvency, as a specialist giving the firm the edge in relation to construction sector-related matters – Legal 500 EMEA 2020
• Recognised as a Notable Figure for disputes – Benchmark Litigation 2019
• Ranked in Dispute Resolution – Chambers Europe & Chambers Global 2018 – 2019
• Recommended in Dispute Resolution, Construction and Restructuring & Insolvency – Legal 500 EMEA 2019
• "Krzysztof Kycia is an excellent arbitration lawyer, very pragmatic and knowledgeable. He is the partner leading the dispute resolution practice." – Legal 500 EMEA, Dispute Resolution 2026
• "My main point of contact is Krzysztof Kycia, a partner in the team. He has been our trusted legal and business advisor for many years. He has an excellent understanding not only of legal issues but also of business and sector–specific aspects." – Legal 500 EMEA, Construction 2026
• "Krzysztof Kycia has experience representing clients in commercial arbitration proceedings, including under ICC rules. He is well placed to act for clients from the construction and infrastructure sectors." – Chambers Global, Arbitration 2026
• "Krzysztof Kycia delivers good performance." – Chambers Global, Arbitration 2026
• "Krzysztof Kycia offers prompt responses to our questions and is very helpful." – Chambers Global, Arbitration 2026
• "The strategic advice Krzysztof Kycia offers and insights into the case are very valuable." – Chambers Global, Litigation: Elite 2026
• "Krzysztof Kycia has experience in handling commercial disputes for clients in a range of sectors, from real estate to energy. He handles claims against the State Treasury." – Chambers Global, Litigation: Elite 2026
• "Krzysztof Kycia is very open-minded and we can always trust him." – Chambers Global, Litigation: Elite 2026
• "He builds a client's confidence by presenting a big picture of the given case not only from the legal but also the business perspective." – Chambers Global, Dispute Resolution 2024
• "Krzysztof was really fast in proposing a way forward and efficient in deciding the strategy." – Chambers Global, Dispute Resolution 2024
• “Krzysztof Kycia leads the team in contentious and regulatory matters with a very deep understanding of the construction market and huge experience in advising on a variety of contractual and regulatory issues related to all types of projects. He is appreciated for his pragmatic approach and detailed action strategy planning.” – Legal 500 EMEA, Construction 2023
• "I greatly appreciate working with Krzysztof Kycia. He manages the case very well, even in very complicated matters he is perfectly aware of the details. At the same time, he does not lose sight of the bigger picture; he pays attention not only to the legal but also to the business aspects of the strategy he recommends to us. Importantly, he never pushes for an escalation of a dispute when he assesses that it is not in our best interest. For this reason, I have very high confidence in his assessments and recommendations. He is not only strategically impressive but also efficient." – Legal 500 EMEA, Dispute Resolution 2023
• "Krzysztof is not only a skilled and experienced dispute lawyer, but also a trusted adviser with excellent understanding of our industry." – Chambers Global, Dispute Resolution 2023
• “Krzysztof Kycia is a smart strategist and brilliant tactician, one of the very best on the Polish market. His expertise in litigation and arbitration in the construction/infrastructure, energy, and property sectors is hard to match." – Legal 500 EMEA 2022
• “Krzysztof Kycia has both the expertise and personality that allows me to trust him. He is recognised as an expert in the construction segment of the business. He will look for amicable solutions first and when there is a legal dispute, he will run it with the highest professional standards and personal culture.” – Legal 500 EMEA, Construction 2022
• "The team led by Krzysztof is a group of enthusiastic litigators with well-balanced approach and risk assessment." – Legal 500 EMEA, Dispute Resolution 2020
• "Krzysztof is a highly experienced practitioner with great expertise and he has a deep understanding of our business." – Legal 500 EMEA, Restructuring & Insolvency 2020
• Krzysztof Kycia is "always available and very involved" – Legal 500 EMEA 2018
• "Krzysztof Kycia is a key contact at DLA Piper‘s business-oriented and responsive team, which understands the technical and commercial aspects of mandates" – Legal 500 EMEA 2018
• "Krzysztof Kycia has significant experience in public procurement, construction and infrastructure disputes”, “He is realistic in his judgements” – Chambers Global 2018 & Chambers Europe 2018
• Clients highlight his “strong knowledge of the issues at hand and diligent follow-up of cases” –Chambers Global 2017 & Chambers Europe 2017
• Krzysztof Kycia is appreciated by clients for his communication skills and common sense. “He does not lead us into greater disputes but looks for solutions”, says one. He has particular experience of shareholder disputes – Chambers Europe 2015 & Chambers Global 2015

One of the main pillars of DLA Piper Poland’s strategic goals for the next 15 years is to dedicate time and expertise to pro bono activities. Krzysztof has provided leadership and support to all lawyers involved in pro bono work, including the formation of a team called ‘DLAGranicy’ (meaning ‘For the Border’). Since its inception, this team has:

• assisted an Afghan family of 12, who had escaped from Afghanistan and settled in Poland, providing them with legal and practical assistance including financing their flat and providing essential household items
• provided legal aid for people escaping Ukraine and
• participated in the organisation and coordination of help for refugees at all stages: from assistance at the Polish/Ukrainian border and in reception centres, to finding accommodation and helping to legalise their stay (including international protection), raising funds, and collecting clothes, food and medicine.

DLA Piper Poland, as a firm and under the leadership of Krzysztof Kycia and Jacek Giziński, recently donated PLN100,000 (approximately EUR20,000) to Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH). We chose this organisation because of their ability to provide aid effectively and without delay. PAH has been present in Ukraine since 2014.

Krzysztof is also part of a team providing ongoing support to lawyers from Kinstellar (formerly DLA Piper Kyiv) and their families with matters such as accommodation, healthcare (including professional appointments for oncology treatments), translation, relocation within Poland and other EU states as well as other day-to-day needs.