Piotr Paprota
Resolving disputes.
Independent Counsel, Arbitrator and Tribunal Secretary, with 10+ years of experience in international arbitration.
Warsaw · Poland
About
Piotr is an international disputes lawyer, dual-qualified in civil law and common law (an advocate admitted to the Warsaw bar and a solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales), who advises on the avoidance and resolution of disputes in Poland and internationally. His practice covers arbitration and litigation in commercial matters, including international trade and M&A transactions.
Acts as an arbitrator recommended by arbitral institutions around the world (i.a. DIAC in Dubai, WIPO AMC in Geneva; Court of Arbitration Lewiatan in Warsaw). Represents clients as counsel in domestic and international arbitration proceedings, as well as in court proceedings. Serves as a secretary to the tribunal or arbitrator’s assistant in arbitration proceedings. Has experience in disputes conducted, among others, under the ICC, VIAC, SAC, ICSID, LMAA, SA KIG (Court of Arbitration at the Polish Chamber of Commerce) and Court of Arbitration Lewiatan rules of procedure, in the context of various applicable laws and involving various arbitration seats.
Advises on all stages of disputes, including pre-arbitration and post-award phases concerning the recognition, enforcement and challenge of arbitral awards.
Shares his knowledge and experience by speaking at conferences, conducting workshops, providing advice in mentoring programs and participating in international arbitration, mediation and negotiation competitions as an arbitrator and competition judge. He is a certified mediator. Acts as a Board Member of the Arbitration Association of Central and Eastern Europe (ArbCEE). Member of the ICC Institute of World Business Law. Served as an ICC YAAF Representative for Europe and Central Asia (2024-2026).
Speaks Polish, English, German and Spanish. Learns Italian.
Contact
- Phone number
- +48 600 156 777
- Elsewhere
