- Extradition -
Broad experience in handling criminal cases, combined with extensive knowledge of international law, enables us to effectively manage extradition-related matters. We provide comprehensive legal assistance in extradition cases and proceedings concerning the execution of European Arrest Warrants (EAW). We offer immediate support, particularly in cases of provisional detention based on an EAW or in connection with initiated extradition proceedings.
Our team comprises the largest group of experienced criminal law specialists in Poland, with 30 lawyers dedicated solely to criminal law, each with distinct areas of expertise.
We believe that every individual, regardless of nationality, has the right to a fair and just trial. For this reason, we advocate vigorously for individuals suspected of committing crimes—often politically motivated allegations—which significantly threaten fundamental human rights and freedoms.
To assist clients internationally, we have created a dedicated website tailored for foreigners, available entirely in English: https://criminallawpoland.com/.
We have extensive experience representing clients before courts, law enforcement authorities, and international judicial institutions. Our services also extend to proceedings before tax and other governmental bodies. Thanks to our courage and determination, we can ensure the protection of our clients’ rights and safety. Our interdisciplinary approach includes collaboration with detectives, auditors, and tax advisors. We have represented clients in some of the most high-profile criminal trials in Poland.
In international cases concerning extradition and European Arrest Warrants (EAW), we provide:
- Legal assistance in connection with detention at border crossings, particularly at airports;
- Defense for clients facing extradition or subject to an EAW;
- Defense for individuals sought under an international arrest warrant;
- Representation to prevent detention in Poland;
- Assistance in obtaining a “safe conduct” order in Poland;
- Support in modifying police supervision measures or bail conditions;
- Assistance in lifting prosecutorial travel bans;
- Support in securing conditional discontinuation of proceedings or conditional suspension of sentence execution;
- Guidance on ensuring compliance with the principle of specialty.
Key projects
- Preventing extradition from Poland to Russia in a high-profile case involving a prominent Russian banker and opposition activist.
- Preventing extradition from Poland to Belarus for an active opposition member.
- Avoiding arrest and subsequent extradition from Poland to Brazil for a British businessman.
- Preventing the arrest and extradition of a Polish citizen from the United Arab Emirates to Poland.
- Successfully halting the arrest and extradition to China of a prominent Chinese entrepreneur.
- Blocking extradition of a Polish entrepreneur from Ireland to Poland.
- Assisting a Spanish manager in avoiding arrest and extradition under a European Arrest Warrant from Poland to Spain.
Our extradition experts are ready to assist.
Leaders
- adw. Maciej ZaborowskiAdvocate / Managing Partner
- Paweł GołębiewskiHead of the International Crime and Foreign Customer Service Practice / Attorney at law