About us

Tatiana Pacewicz is the managing partner of East West Legal Group and an advocate with more than 15 years of professional experience, including many years handling complex matters and cross-border projects.

She graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Warsaw. During her studies, she also spent six months in Turkey as part of an international educational programme. This experience introduced her to a different legal and business environment and broadened her professional perspective on working with clients from different countries.

Her practice covers criminal, civil, corporate and commercial law. She handles matters involving economic and financial crime, the liability of companies and their governing bodies, contract law and dispute resolution. She speaks Polish, Russian and French fluently and has a working knowledge of English. Her experience working with Eastern European and Far Eastern markets, including China, enables her to offer solutions that meet international standards while reflecting the specific characteristics of each market.

As managing partner, Tatiana is responsible for the strategic development of East West Legal Group, the organisation of the team and the quality of its legal services. She coordinates key projects and maintains direct contact with clients at every stage of their matters.

Piotr Piechocki is a partner at East West Legal Group and an advocate with more than 18 years of professional experience.

He graduated in law from Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń. His education and professional practice have enabled him to develop extensive knowledge of civil, corporate, commercial, criminal and business law.

Piotr advises clients on company operations, shareholder relations, the liability of members of governing bodies and contract law. He has provided comprehensive legal services to construction, property development and transport companies. His work has covered corporate governance, drafting and reviewing contracts, disputes with business partners, tax proceedings, fiscal criminal cases, economic and white-collar criminal proceedings, and proceedings before the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK).

He also handles civil and commercial disputes, supporting clients in settlement negotiations and court proceedings. Criminal, fiscal criminal and business crime cases, particularly those involving entrepreneurs, form a significant part of his experience. He specialises in complex, multifaceted matters requiring extensive knowledge of civil, company, criminal and fiscal criminal law alongside a detailed analysis of the facts. His experience shows that the most complex legal problems rarely fall within a single area of law.

As a partner, he participates in key matters, supports the development of the team and maintains high standards of legal service.

Advocate Sławomir Ciemny graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Gdańsk. He has practised as an advocate since 1994 and is a member of the Warsaw Bar. He gained valuable experience during a placement at the Paris law firm Lefevre Pelletier & Associés.

He has been actively involved in the professional self-government of advocates for many years, serving as Chair of the Higher Audit Commission of the Polish Bar Council. For three terms, he represented the Polish Bar Council at the Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA), an international organisation bringing together lawyers from around the world.

He is an experienced lawyer specialising in civil and insurance law and comprehensive legal services for businesses. He represents clients in civil and commercial disputes, offering effective solutions in complex proceedings. He also handles family law matters and acts as defence counsel in criminal cases.

Professor Jerzy Posłuszny is a Polish scholar of administrative and financial law, an academic lecturer and a long-serving rector of WSPiA in Rzeszów. He combines experience in research, teaching, institutional management and expert advisory work.

He is the author, co-author and academic editor of numerous monographs, textbooks and articles, and a co-author of the System of Administrative Law. He initiated the establishment of the first non-public higher education institution in the Podkarpackie region and developed academic cooperation with Ukrainian universities.

He brings knowledge of administrative and financial law and the functioning of the public sector to East West Legal Group.

Advocate Agnieszka Kubicka is an academic lecturer and practising lawyer who combines a strong foundation in business education with extensive experience in law and the corporate sector. Her career enables her to bring together legal knowledge and a deep understanding of business realities, adding value to the services provided by our team.

Before entering the legal profession, Agnieszka gained practical experience in the private sector, working closely with companies across various industries. She therefore approaches legal issues with both theoretical and regulatory knowledge and a practical understanding of how businesses operate, grow and manage risk.

As an academic, she is actively involved in legal education and research, supporting the development of future lawyers and following developments in the law. Her interests include commercial law, corporate governance and contract law, with a particular focus on comprehensive legal support for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Known for her analytical approach, attention to detail and strong communication skills, she is a trusted adviser to clients seeking practical legal solutions informed by business knowledge.

Ewa Kojder-Pawluś is an advocate and academic lecturer. She combines legal practice with research and teaching, focusing on civil law and civil procedure.

She represents individuals and businesses in court proceedings and provides comprehensive civil law advice, particularly on obligations, property, family and inheritance law, and liability for damages.

Alongside her practice, she pursues academic work, publishing research on civil law and participating in conferences and research projects (ORCID 0000-0002-9160-7566). She is preparing a doctoral dissertation at WSPiA in Rzeszów on the contribution of an injured party to the occurrence or extent of damage under Article 362 of the Civil Code in the context of road traffic accidents. At WSPiA, she teaches civil law and serves as the Dean of the College of Law’s representative for student affairs.

Justyna Pichowska-Goryl is an experienced multidisciplinary lawyer, advocate and mediator with extensive knowledge of civil, family, administrative and employment law. She supports individuals and businesses. She has helped clients resolve complex legal problems through legal and practical advice and strategic support.

In addition to her legal practice, Justyna is a certified Data Protection Officer, specialising in advising businesses and monitoring their compliance with legal requirements. Her detailed knowledge of public procurement law helps clients navigate public-sector contracts, tenders and procurement procedures.

As a lecturer, she delivers training for professionals and organisations across a range of legal areas, including personal data protection, mediation and public procurement. She also provides mediation services, helping parties reach amicable, mutually beneficial solutions without lengthy court proceedings.

Jakub Szypulewski is a trainee advocate whose practice and specialisation focus on criminal law and business crime.

He gained professional experience as an assistant prosecutor at the Warsaw Regional Prosecutor’s Office, in its Third Department for Economic Crime. He participated in extensive, multifaceted criminal and fiscal criminal proceedings, including cases involving money laundering, financial fraud and VAT offences, cooperating with institutions such as UOKiK, the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) and the General Inspector of Financial Information (GIIF).

He also developed his practice at the Office of the Polish Financial Supervision Authority’s Criminal Matters Department, the National Centre for the Prevention of Addictions, and law firms, handling both criminal and civil matters. He has also gained compliance experience at PayPo and ING Bank Śląski.

He graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Warsaw with a focus on commercial law and participates in the Jakub Jacyna TUTOR programme in criminal law and procedure in the group led by advocate Jacek Dubois. He speaks English fluently.

Outside work, he is passionate about music and is a graduate of the Academy of Music in Kraków in jazz percussion. He also enjoys sport, including swimming, tennis, water sports and winter sports.

Natalia Dorywalska is a trainee advocate specialising in criminal law and business crime. She represents clients at every stage of criminal proceedings, providing comprehensive support both within and outside formal procedural activities. She handles general criminal offences, particularly offences against life and health, drug offences and sexual offences, as well as economic crime.

Her practice includes preparing procedural documents, appeals, legal analyses and opinions, and supporting clients in white-collar crime and compliance matters. She combines thorough legal preparation with strong communication and interpersonal skills to represent clients effectively in their dealings with law enforcement and the justice system.

She gained professional experience at established Warsaw law firms. She graduated with distinction from the Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Warsaw and completed postgraduate studies there in the prevention of economic, fiscal and property crime.

To maintain a balance between court work and her personal life, she enjoys physical activity and travel. She has a particular interest in Italy, especially the culture, traditions and wine heritage of Tuscany.

Aleksandra coordinates our projects, client communication and organisational support for advocates. She supports projects at various stages, ensuring effective communication between clients and the legal team and coordinating day-to-day tasks.

In her daily work, she assists advocates with organisational and administrative matters, participates in preparing and carrying out client projects, and ensures that essential information flows efficiently. She places particular emphasis on clear communication, effective organisation and attention to detail.

Aleksandra studied International Relations and Law at Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw (UKSW). She is continuing her education at Koźmiński University, studying Law and Business Management.

Her combination of legal, international and business knowledge enables her to take a comprehensive approach to her responsibilities and understand clients’ needs and the particular requirements of legal projects. She values responsibility, good organisation, clear communication and practical problem-solving.