Adam Kowalczyk
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Adam Kowalczyk

Partner

Adam is Head of Poland Litigation and Investigations.

Since 2007 he has been involved in more than 100 high-stakes, complex commercial disputes and special cases, being instructed by private and public companies from various sectors, local governments, state-owned entities, and high-net-worth individuals.

Apart from his experience in commercial disputes, Adam is a highly regarded business criminal defense and investigations lawyer, specialising particularly in internal inquiries, business fraud and corruption, money laundering, sanctions compliance, insider trading, as well as tax-criminal law.

Before joining the firm, he headed the litigation & investigations department at an international law firm in Poland, and prior to that he held the same role at a BIG-4 firm.

Expertise

Industries

Recognition

“Adam Kowalczyk - very experienced partner in all litigation fields. The most important quality of Adam is his extensive, multi-disciplinary knowledge, which is very supportive while deciding on all strategic aspects of upcoming litigation.”
Legal 500, 2025
“I am very impressed by the client focus and exceptional effectiveness of Adam Kowalczyk. His unique problem-solving skills and availability have been a valuable asset to me.”
Legal 500

Awards

  • Leading Lawyer in Poland, Chambers Europe, 2025 (White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations)

Qualifications

Admissions

Warsaw Bar Association (Advocate)

Academic

MA, Faculty of Law and Administration, Jagiellonian University, 2008
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.