The Lawyer European Awards – International awards for Kopeć & Zaborowski

Kopeć & Zaborowski (KKZ) is among the most dynamically developing law firms in Europe, as confirmed by numerous distinctions and awards received in the prestigious The Lawyer European Awards.

The Lawyer is a renowned British legal magazine, and the The Lawyer European Awards organized by the publication are among the most important accolades in the European legal market, recognizing law firms that set new standards in quality, innovation, and client service.

In 2025, Kopeć & Zaborowski was shortlisted in two key categories:

• Law Firm of the Year: Central Europe
• European Specialist Law Firm of the Year: Europe

In 2024, Kopeć & Zaborowski was shortlisted in two key categories:

• Law Firm of the Year: Central Europe
• European Specialist Law Firm of the Year: Europe

The firm won the main award in the European Specialist Law Firm of the Year category, one of the most significant international distinctions in KKZ’s history.

The jury particularly recognized:

• the firm’s unique, partnership-based approach to clients
• its ability to combine legal advice with clients’ real business needs
• its effectiveness in handling complex criminal, business, and corporate matters
• its unique combination of expertise in white-collar criminal law, reputation-related matters, and the protection of personal rights, including work in the context of reputational crises

In 2023, Kopeć & Zaborowski was shortlisted in two prestigious categories:

• LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR: CENTRAL EUROPE
• EUROPEAN SPECIALIST LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR

In 2023, the firm also received the Pro Bono Initiative award.

This award confirms KKZ’s commitment to social initiatives and projects supporting access to legal assistance and justice. In this particular case, the jury recognized the firm’s legal assistance and activities in support of Ukraine in its fight for freedom.

From 2019 to 2022, Kopeć & Zaborowski was shortlisted every year in two key categories of The Lawyer European Awards:

• Law Firm of the Year: Central Europe
• European Specialist Law Firm of the Year: Europe

What Does This Mean for Clients?

Being shortlisted for The Lawyer European Awards and winning the main award confirm that Kopeć & Zaborowski is a law firm with an established position not only in Poland, but also on the European legal market.

For clients, this means working with a team that:

• operates according to international standards
• combines legal expertise with a modern business-oriented approach
• effectively handles the most demanding and multifaceted matters