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On 20 August 2025, the Supreme Court, in its judgment in case no. II CSKP 1069/23, upheld the cassation appeal filed by our law firm and overturned the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Rzeszów of 1 June 2022 (case no. I AGa 139/21), which had been unfavorable to our Client – one of the banks. The case was remanded for reconsideration.

In its ruling, the Supreme Court fully endorsed the arguments advanced by our firm, holding that a bank cannot be held liable for the consequences of an erroneous transfer instruction if the funds were transferred in accordance with the account number provided by the customer.

In the cassation appeal, we successfully demonstrated that the Court of Appeal had violated, among others, provisions of the Act on Payment Services as well as the Civil Code.

This judgment is yet another confirmation that:

• a strategic approach,
• a thorough understanding of the banking sector, and
• precise legal argumentation

can reverse the course of even those cases that initially appear to be settled.

We look forward to receiving the written reasoning of the judgment and are preparing for the next steps in this matter.

The case was handled by Daniel Bednarczyk.

What does the career path of a lawyer who becomes a key advisor to the financial sector look like? The story of Joanna Olechowska-Pucułek, Counsel at Lawspective, is the perfect answer.

When Joanna joined us in 2017, she quickly realized that her ambitions reached far beyond solving day-to-day legal issues. She was looking for challenges in a more complex and demanding field. As she herself puts it: “I like challenges. I’m drawn to non-standard and difficult matters.” This drive led her straight into the world of intricate financial regulations and transactions.

Today, as Head of the Financial Institutions Department, Joanna:

• provides comprehensive regulatory and transactional advice to banks, factoring companies, and other key market players,
• successfully leads compliance projects in response to legal changes (including AML and payment services),
• designs and implements the structures of complex financing transactions, creating advanced legal documentation to support them.

Joanna’s story perfectly reflects our philosophy. At Lawspective, we support initiative and create space for building one’s own expert path. We are proud that #TeamLawspective is made up of people who take responsibility for developing entire areas of practice.

We are proud to announce that Marianna Valirakis-Wołyńska, Attorney-at-Law and Managing Partner at Lawspective Litwiński Valirakis Radcowie Prawni Sp. k., has been honored by the Business Centre Club as part of its prestigious “Leaders of Wielkopolska” series.

This recognition highlights Ms. Valirakis-Wołyńska’s long-standing commitment to supporting entrepreneurs – particularly family businesses, private clients, and financial institutions. Her approach combines strategic thinking with legal precision, enabling her to deliver solutions that support clients at the most crucial stages of their business journey – from succession planning and wealth management to investments and real estate transactions.

Expertise That Delivers Real Results

Marianna Valirakis-Wołyńska specializes in strategic legal advisory for the private client sector and family businesses, as well as advising financial institutions. In her practice, she assists clients in areas such as:

• business succession planning,
• private and corporate wealth management,
• structuring investments – especially in real estate and manufacturing.

As an experienced lawyer, she has led numerous transactions, mergers, and court disputes, including those involving financial institutions. Her professional achievements were also recognized in the Rzeczpospolita Law Firm Ranking 2024, where she received an individual recommendation in the Private Client Advisory category.

About Lawspective

Lawspective Litwiński Valirakis Radcowie Prawni Sp. k. takes a legal perspective on business – offering solutions tailored to the industry, market needs, and scale of operations.

• 17th place in Poland (Rzeczpospolita Law Firm Ranking 2025),
• 100+ lawyers with unique expertise,
• offices in Poznań and Warsaw – providing nationwide support for clients.

In this year’s edition of the Rzeczpospolita Law Firm Ranking 2025, Lawspective achieved a remarkable leap—moving up 18 positions!
This is a significant milestone for our entire team, reflecting our dynamic growth and the trust our Clients continue to place in us.

17th Largest Law Firm in Poland by Number of Lawyers

Lawspective secured 17th place in Poland in the category “Law Firms by Number of Lawyers.”
This result reaffirms our strong market position and ongoing team expansion—both in terms of size and expertise.

Individual Recommendations in Key Legal Areas

We are especially proud of four individual recommendations in highly regarded specialist categories.
These recognitions highlight the knowledge, experience, and dedication of our experts, acknowledged by both the legal community and our Clients.

The following lawyers were recognized:

• Marianna Valirakis-Wołyńska, Attorney-at-law, Managing Partner – Private Client Advisory
• Paweł Litwiński, Attorney-at-law, Managing Partner – Banking and Finance Law
• Dr Miłosz Malaga, Counsel – Competition and Antitrust Law
• Maciej Tabor, Advocate, Coordinator and Senior Associate – TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications)

A Success Built on People and Client Trust

Each of these distinctions is the result of years of hard work, commitment, and collaboration.
They also reflect the confidence our Clients place in us when entrusting us with their most important business and personal matters.

Thank you to everyone who is part of this journey—our team members, Partners, Experts, and Clients.
It’s thanks to you that we can keep moving forward.

See the Full Ranking Results

We invite you to explore the complete results of this year’s Rzeczpospolita Law Firm Ranking.