Top 10 FinTech Legal Trailblazers Revolutionizing Poland’s Financial Sector in 2023

Poland, being at the heart of the European Union, has seen notable growth in its FinTech scene. This is a product of not only technological development and innovation but also of a robust legal environment that ensures practical guidance, reduces risks, and promotes the confidence of both investors and consumers of FinTech services. Several FinTech legal lawyers have gained prominence due to their particular contribution to the development of the FinTech legal scene. They have been involved in various aspects of the industry such as regulatory issues, capital markets, venture capital, dispute resolution, and emerging technologies. Here, we explore some of these professionals, how they’ve contributed to the sector and what they bring to the table.

In this rapidly evolving industry, having a legal expert with a grasp of technology, finance, and regulatory navigation on your side can be a determining factor of success. FinTech lawyers in Poland play a significant role in supporting startups, multinationals, investors and financial institutions to navigate the minefield of legal matters that arise in this innovative industry. What sets these lawyers apart is their ability to combine their deep knowledge of law with a keen interest in technology and finance.

In the following piece, we’ll be looking at the profiles of these renowned practitioners mentioned above, their firm (if any), their areas of expertise and some of the notable work they are engaged in. Links to the various firm websites are provided where available.

Piotr Ziolkowski

Piotr Ziolkowski is an independent practitioner who supports some of the biggest FinTech projects in Poland. He is an active participant of the KPI Blockchain hub, a non-profit dedicated to online services driven by blockchain. His firm, FinTech Consultancy also partners with the Ministry of Digital Affairs’ working group for distributed ledgers and blockchain.

Rafał Celej

Rafał Celej’s diverse expertise has made him a regular fixture in the area of legal counsel within venture capital funds, corporate law, and Fintech. His client base consists of startups, FinTech companies, investors and financial institutions. He is a lawyer at Kondracki Celej.

Mateusz Ordyk

Mateusz Ordyk is known for specialising in capital markets work and regularly manages FinTech industry fundraisings. Major corporates, financial institutions, FinTech startups and funds comprise his clients. He works for Deloitte Legal.

Kuba Ruiz

Kuba Ruiz, an expert in IT, commercial and dispute resolution was given recognition within the circle of payments law. He works at Bird & Bird Szepietowski i wspólnicy sp. k.

Konrad Stolarski

As a part of FinTaxLegal, Konrad Stolarski is highly respected in the realm of FinTech due to his advanced regulatory knowledge and experience. He aids multinational companies, startups and banks with license requirements, regulatory issues and business agreements related to the implementation of innovative products and services to new markets.

Karolina Piotrowska-Andryszczyk

Karolina Piotrowska-Andryszczyk, acquainted with the intricacies of handling venture capitalists and startup clients, has earned a reputation for managing highly intricate and complex issues. She is an advocate at Kondracki Celej.

Aleksandra Bańkowska

Aleksandra Bańkowska is a partner and heads up PwC’s FinTech practice. Her practice is centered around assisting clients in the implementation of new FinTech regulations and representing clients in proceedings before the Polish Financial Supervision Authority. Here is the link to her firm’s website www.pwc.pl.

Zbigniew Długosz

Being part of FinTaxLegal, Zbigniew Długosz, a banking and finance specialist, concentrates his FinTech practice on providing regulatory advice in the context of payment services.

Katarzyna Szczudlik

Leading the firm’s FinTech team at SSW Pragmatic Solutions, Katarzyna Szczudlik, a data privacy, and TMT specialist focuses her career on law and regulation relating to new technologies, including FinTech.

Rafał Kuchta

As a specialist in financial regulation and FinTech matters, Rafał Kuchta has further expertise in blockchain matters and AML, data protection law and cybersecurity. He works at Wardyński & Partners.