Awards

The Lawyer European Awards – International Recognition for Kopeć & Zaborowski

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

The Lawyer is a renowned British legal magazine, and its annual The Lawyer European Awards is one of the most important recognitions on the European legal market, awarded to firms that set new standards in quality, innovation, and client service.

2025 – Finalist Recognition

In 2025, Kopeć & Zaborowski was named a finalist in two key categories:

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

2024 – Finalist Recognition and Main Award

In 2024, Kopeć & Zaborowski was again a finalist in the same two key categories:

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

The firm also received the main award in the category European Specialist Law Firm of the Year, marking one of the most significant international recognitions in KKZ’s history.

The jury particularly recognized:

A unique, client-partner approach
The ability to combine legal advisory services with real business needs
Effectiveness in handling complex criminal, commercial, and corporate matters
A unique combination of expertise in white-collar crime, reputation protection, and crisis management, including media and reputational crises

2023 – Finalist Recognition and Pro Bono Award

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

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

In the same year, the firm was also awarded the Pro Bono Initiative distinction.

This award reflects the team’s commitment to social responsibility and projects supporting access to legal aid and justice. In this case, the jury recognized legal work conducted in support of Ukraine during the ongoing conflict.

2019–2022 – Consistent Finalist Recognition

Between 2019 and 2022, Kopeć & Zaborowski was consistently named a finalist in the competition each year in two key categories:

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

What Does This Mean for Clients?

Being a finalist in The Lawyer European Awards and winning the main award confirms that Kopeć & Zaborowski is a firm with a strong and established position not only in Poland, but also across the European legal market.

For clients, this means working with a team that: