SSW Law & Beyond is one of Poland’s leading independent full-service law firms, combining comprehensive legal and tax advice with in-depth knowledge of the local market, an international outlook, and a global network of trusted relationships.
We advise clients on complex domestic and cross-border matters, ranging from transactions and projects to disputes and regulatory issues. We coordinate trusted advisers across CEE & Beyond, helping clients manage risk and achieve their business objectives efficiently.
We help clients navigate complex legal environments, manage risk, and seize opportunities wherever their business takes them.
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A leading Polish firm trusted globally Your local partner for global projects
SSW Law & Beyond is one of Poland’s leading independent full-service law firms, combining deep local expertise in transactional, regulatory and commercial matters with an international outlook. We work in two directions.
For international law firms
We act as a trusted local counsel for international law firms that do not have an office in Poland, providing seamless, full-service support for their clients’ projects and matters on the Polish market. Where a matter extends beyond Poland, we coordinate trusted local counsel across the CEE region under a single reporting line, leaving our partner firms free to stay focused on the deal and on their client, not on managing advisers in several jurisdictions.
For Polish clients going abroad
We support Polish businesses as they expand into international markets, through a global network of trusted independent law firms. This network is built on relationships rather than on membership in a formal alliance: we know the teams we work with, we have collaborated with them on numerous matters, and we select advisers for each project individually. We then coordinate their work, providing clients with a single point of contact throughout the engagement.
What sets us apart
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Deep local knowledge
A thorough understanding of the Polish and CEE legal, transactional, regulatory and business landscape.
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International perspective
Our team brings an international pedigree shaped by years at some of the world’s leading law firms.
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Flexible and commercial
The agility of an independent firm, combined with a pragmatic and commercially focused approach to complex cross-border mandates, and fee arrangements.
SSW has an impressive network of independent firms abroad, and it is clearly built on real working relationships. They know exactly whom to bring in for each jurisdiction.
CEE leadership
One-stop shop for CEE & Beyond
From Poland, we coordinate projects across the region through long-standing relationships with leading law firms in each jurisdiction. This enables us to assemble the right team for the specific requirements of every matter.
This flexible model allows us to select advisers based on their expertise, taking into account the relevant industry sector, practice area and the complexity of the mandate. Whether the matter involves an M&A in Romania, regulatory issues in the Czech Republic, employment matters in Slovakia or financing transactions in Hungary, we work with trusted firms recognised as leaders in their respective fields.
Why clients choose SSW for CEE mandates?
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Best-in-class relationships
Access to leading law firms across CEE, selected for their expertise, and tailored to the specific needs of each client and mandate.
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Cross-border coordination
A single point of contact managing complex multi-jurisdictional matters.
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Consistent Standards
Trusted relationships built on shared expectations of quality, responsiveness and client service.
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CEE Expertise
Deep understanding of the region’s legal, regulatory and commercial environment.
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Cultural and commercial insight
An understanding of the business cultures, commercial expectations and decision-making processes across Europe, Asia & Beyond.
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Efficient Delivery
International standards of service combined with cost-effective project delivery.
They’re great at handling complex matters – the SSW lawyers are calm, strategic and always in control. We trust them with high-stakes cases, and they consistently deliver.
International desks
Our international desks: speaking your language, understanding your culture. Global clients. Local insight.
Our international desks are built on more than language capabilities. They help international law firms and their clients, as well as foreign investors navigate the legal, commercial and cultural realities of doing business in Poland and across CEE.
We do not seek to replicate the role of foreign law firms; rather, we complement their capabilities. We combine deep knowledge of the local market with an understanding of foreign jurisdictions, business cultures and client expectations.
What sets our international desks apart
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Beyond language
Our international desks are built on more than language capabilities. They combine cultural understanding, commercial insight and extensive experience supporting international clients and their advisers.
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Internationally connected
Through native-speaking lawyers, foreign-qualified professionals, international secondments and long-standing relationships with leading law firms worldwide, we remain closely connected to the markets we serve.
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Understanding client expectations
Clients from different markets bring different expectations. Years of advising international law firms, multinational corporations and investors have taught us that meeting them matters as much as flawless legal execution.
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Bridging jurisdictions and cultures
We help international clients navigate Poland, CEE & Beyond.
