The Legal 500 – Award for Kopeć & Zaborowski for Effectiveness and Client Trust

Kopeć & Zaborowski (KKZ) has been recognized for years among the award-winning law firms in the prestigious The Legal 500 ranking — one of the most important and influential international rankings assessing the legal services market.

The Legal 500 is a global ranking of law firms that has been published for over 30 years, covering hundreds of jurisdictions and thousands of law firms worldwide. It is widely regarded as one of the most reliable benchmarks of legal service quality.

The ranking is based on a multi-stage research process that includes:

• analysis of hundreds of submissions and case descriptions
• interviews with lawyers and law firm clients
• independent market research conducted by dedicated analysts
• assessment of case outcomes, project complexity, and team experience

A key element of the methodology is client feedback, which has a direct impact on the final assessment of a law firm and its position in the ranking.

Unlike many other rankings, The Legal 500 largely focuses on how a law firm is perceived by its clients and the market, rather than relying solely on firms’ own submissions and claims.

Kopeć & Zaborowski was first included in the prestigious The Legal 500 ranking in 2019, in the Commercial, Corporate and M&A category, placing it among the top 500 law firms globally.

In 2025, Kopeć & Zaborowski received recognition in the following categories:

• White-collar crime (criminal law) – Tier 3
• Employment (employment law and HR) – Tier 4

Additionally, in 2025, the firm received the prestigious Client Satisfaction (Billing & Efficiency) award, based on client recognition.

In 2024, Kopeć & Zaborowski received recognition in the following categories:

• White-collar crime (criminal law) – Tier 4
• Employment (employment law and HR) – Tier 4

Additionally, in 2024, the firm received a prestigious award in the new Client Satisfaction category, awarded by clients to the best law firms worldwide.

In 2023, Kopeć & Zaborowski received recognition in the following categories:

• White-collar crime (criminal law) – Tier 4
• Employment (employment law and HR) – Tier 4

The recognition in the White-collar crime category is of particular importance, as it covers the most demanding matters in the field of white-collar criminal law. KKZ’s successive advancement in this category confirms the firm’s strong position as an expert in criminal law and its experience in handling complex proceedings, where both legal expertise and a strategic approach to protecting the client’s interests are crucial.

Client Quotes and Recommendations

Client feedback is of particular importance in The Legal 500 rankings, and in the case of KKZ, the feedback is exceptionally consistent and unequivocally positive.

Among the comments are:

• “strong legal expertise and a modern approach to client service”
• “professionalism, dedication, and an authentic commitment to clients’ success”
• “exceptional professionalism and expertise”
• “strategic thinking and outstanding results”

What Does This Mean for Clients?

Recognition in The Legal 500 provides a direct indication of a law firm’s quality and credibility.

For clients, this means that Kopeć & Zaborowski:

• effectively handles complex business and criminal matters
• is an expert in employment law and HR
• provides the highest standards of service and communication
• operates on the basis of experience, strategy, and an understanding of business
• builds long-term relationships based on trust

The Client Satisfaction recognitions are particularly significant, demonstrating that the firm’s success is based not only on results, but also on the genuine client experience and the quality of the cooperation.

Through its presence in The Legal 500 ranking, Kopeć & Zaborowski further strengthens its position as a law firm that effectively combines:

• international standards of legal advice
• local experience and knowledge of the market
• high effectiveness in disputes and strategic advisory work