Your rights — our mission
Law firm of advocates in Gdańsk, Poland
Suchanek Stramski Adwokaci — a law firm in Gdańsk. We act for businesses and individuals: contracts, debt collection, litigation, real estate, criminal and family law, and representation before public authorities.
In all things, but especially in law, equity should be kept in view
Equity and justice are the foundations of every case. We treat the law as a tool of security and certainty that allows us to defend effectively the rights of anyone who needs support.
Practice areas
Comprehensive support for companies, entrepreneurs and individual clients. Each area has its own page describing how we handle a matter.
- Civil-law contracts Leases, B2B agreements, mandate contracts, contracts for specific work and NDAs: drafting, pre-signing risk review, negotiation, termination and withdrawal, and contract disputes.
- PIP inspections and B2B New PIP powers: reviews of B2B and mandate contracts, interpretations by the Chief Labour Inspector, inspections and inspector's orders, appeals to the labour court, ZUS and PIT consequences.
- Debt collection Demands for payment, statements of claim and payment orders, interim security, enforcement by a bailiff, auctions, complaints about bailiffs and the actio Pauliana.
- KSeF e-invoicing KSeF annexes to contracts, payment deadlines and delivery of invoices, debt collection, penalties under Article 106ni of the VAT Act, Article 62 k.k.s. and voluntary disclosure.
- Litigation Disputes between businesses, civil claims for payment and damages, disputes under construction contracts – from the statement of claim to the appeal.
- Company law Limited liability companies, P.S.A. and partnerships: formation (S24 or notary), shareholders' agreements, resolutions, Article 299 k.s.h., transformations, KRS and corporate disputes.
- Real estate Buying, selling and leasing property, land register review, preliminary and developer agreements, mortgages, acquisitive prescription and dissolution of co-ownership.
- Short-term rental Nightly letting after the amendment to the Hotel Services Act and EU Regulation 2024/1028, community resolutions, neighbour disputes and contracts with operators.
- Education law Teachers' disciplinary proceedings, appeals against performance appraisals, professional promotion, organisational changes, dismissals and pay disputes.
- Consumer disputes Complaints and lack of conformity of goods, guarantees, withdrawal from online contracts, consumer credit, cases before UOKiK and in court.
- Criminal law Defence from the first interview, white-collar crime and fraud, representation of victims, appeals, electronic monitoring and parole.
- Electronic monitoring Electronic monitoring, postponement and interruption of a sentence, conditional early release, payment of fines in instalments, cumulative judgments and expungement of convictions.
- Gambling and gaming machines Cases under Articles 107–110a k.k.s., financial penalties of 100,000 zł per machine, owners of premises, forfeiture and third-party intervention, appeals and complaints to the Voivodeship Administrative Court.
- Representation before public authorities Licences, KOWR consents, tax and customs-and-tax audits, administrative penalties, appeals and complaints to the Voivodeship Administrative Court, the Supreme Administrative Court and the Court of Competition and Consumer Protection.
- Transport and fuel law Contracts of carriage and freight forwarding, cargo damage and CMR, freight charge disputes, roadside inspection penalties, railway licences, URE licences and excise duty.
- Family law Divorce and legal separation, maintenance, parental authority and contact with a child, marital property agreements and division of property, establishment and denial of paternity, mediation.
- Data protection (GDPR) GDPR implementation and audits, data processing agreements, breaches and 72-hour notifications, inspections and proceedings before the President of UODO, compensation disputes.
- Legal advice Consultations with an advocate for individuals and businesses – at our office in Gdańsk, by telephone and online. Urgent deadlines, contracts, disputes, criminal matters.
About the firm
Suchanek Stramski Adwokaci in Gdańsk was founded by advocates Jan Suchanek and Jakub Stramski. We combine many years of experience in advising businesses and individual clients.
We specialise in commercial company law, debt collection, civil-law contracts, white-collar crime, litigation, real estate transactions, representation before public authorities and personal data protection. We advise, draft documents and represent clients before the courts and in negotiations.
We know the sectors in which our clients operate: road and rail transport, the fuel sector, construction, IT, trade, manufacturing and services.
Ius est ars boni et aequi (Law is the art of what is good and equitable — Celsus)
Why us?
Choosing an advocate starts with a conversation. At the very first meeting we define the scope of the matter and look for solutions that best serve your interests.
Experience and specialisation
We combine many years of experience with a sound knowledge of the law — in advising businesses, in transactions, in litigation and in protecting the rights of individual clients.
Individual approach
Every situation is different, so we tailor our strategy to your needs and goals, looking for solutions that are effective and safe.
Comprehensive service
Commercial, civil, criminal, family and administrative law in one firm — from the contract, through negotiations, to litigation.
Availability and commitment
We know how important a quick response is. We answer questions promptly and, in urgent matters, as quickly as possible.
How we work
Whatever the type of matter, the sequence is the same.
Reviewing the documents
We start with a conversation and the documents: contracts, letters, decisions, correspondence. We establish what happened and what you expect.
The best strategy
We tell you what the options, prospects and risks are. We propose a course of action — negotiation, mediation or litigation — and agree the terms of our engagement in writing.
Fighting for your rights
We draft pleadings and letters, negotiate and represent you before the courts, the public prosecutor's office and public authorities. You know what is happening at every stage.
Reaching an outcome
We see the matter through to the end: a judgment, a settlement or a decision — and, where necessary, enforcement or an appeal.