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KKZ was included in the list “Poland`s Best Law Firms" by “Forbes” magazine in 2022 and 2023, receiving exceptional awards in 7 areas of law: criminal law, white-collar crimes, corporate law, labour law, family and press law, and dispiute resolution.

In 2026, Kopeć & Zaborowski (KKZ) advanced to the highest award category – Tier 1 – in the prestigious Media Law International ranking, which recognizes leading media law firms from 56 jurisdictions worldwide. This is a particularly significant distinction, considering that KKZ has been included in this ranking continuously since 2019, systematically strengthening its position among global leaders. In addition, attorney Maciej Zaborowski was individually recognized as a Leading Lawyer for the second consecutive year (2025 and 2026), confirming his established position as one of the leading specialists in media law and reputation protection – both in Poland and internationally.

In 2026, attorney Maciej Zaborowski received the prestigious Global Awards 2026 in the Criminal Law Expert of the Year category, prepared by Leaders in Law. This international platform aims to recognize the best lawyers and law firms from around the world. The distinction is a testament to the quality of the projects he implements and the trust of clients who have been entrusting him and the Kopeć & Zaborowski (KKZ) law firm with their most demanding and complex criminal law cases for years.

Kopeć & Zaborowski has been recognized and awarded numerous times in this international legal ranking. Benchmark Litigation Europe is a ranking showcasing the world's best law firms specializing in and excelling in complex litigation. In 2025, Kopeć & Zaborowski was recognized in the Central & Eastern Europe Specialist Firm of the Year category. Attorney Maciej Zaborowski won one of the ranking's most prestigious awards, being named Benchmark Litigation Star and a finalist in the Poland Litigator of the Year category. Legal advisor Ewelina Rogala was named a Future Star. The firm also received the distinction in 2019 and 2020.

In 2024, attorney Maciej Zaborowski was listed for the second time in one of the most prestigious international industry rankings, Who is who legal, as the leader in the Business Crime Defense: Individuals category.

In 2025, attorney Maciej Zaborowski was listed in one of the most prestigious international industry rankings, "Lexology," as a leader in the Business Crime Defense: Individuals category. This distinction gained even greater significance when he was designated a "Thought Leader." This title, awarded to only a quarter of nominated lawyers, is given to those who have achieved outstanding results in their professional practice. Additionally, he was awarded the Client Choice distinction in the Business Crime Defense: Individuals category and was named a leader in the Commercial Litigation – Future Leaders category.

In 2026, attorney Maciej Zaborowski, managing partner of KKZ, was honored with the prestigious Client Choice award in the Business Crime Defense category in a ranking organized by Lexology (formerly: Who is Who Legal). This special distinction—granted solely on the basis of nominations from clients and in-house lawyers—is awarded to only 20 experts worldwide!

In 2025, the firm was once again among the distinguished finalists of the prestigious The Lawyer European Awards, organized by the renowned British magazine THE LAWYER, in two categories: Law firm of the year: Central Europe and European specialist law firm of the year: Europe, where in 2024 it received the main award for its unique and innovative client approach. In 2023, it also received an additional distinction: Pro Bono Initiative.

In 2019, the Law Firm was included for the first time in the prestigious international ranking The LEGAL 500 – among the five hundred best law firms in the world and among the leading Polish law firms in the Commercial, Corporate and M&A category. In 2026, it received another distinction in the labor law category and in the “White-collar crime” category. Additionally, in 2024, it received the “Client Satisfaction” distinction, as one of the first law firms in Poland. This distinction testifies to the high level of satisfaction of clients using the law firm’s services.

In 2024, Kopeć Zaborowski received the unique "Client Satisfaction" distinction, awarded as part of The Legal 500 ranking, in which she has been awarded for 5 years. "Client Satisfaction" is awarded to law firms that offer the highest level of legal services, verified on the basis of customer satisfaction assessment. KKZ is one of the first law firms in Poland to receive this prestigious distinction.

In 2026, Kopeć & Zaborowski was recognized in the ranking compiled by Chambers & Partners in the White Collar Crime and Corporate Investigations categories, placing itself among the best law firms in the world specializing in criminal law and forensic audits. Adovacte Maciej Zaborowski was also individually named as a leading individual in the White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations category. Previously, the firm received a distinction in 2021 in the FinTech category for the Head of the Financial Law and New Technologies Practice at KKZ.

In 2026, attorney Maciej Zaborowski was recognized and named a leader in the first edition of Dziennik Gazeta Prawna's Index of Law Firms and Lawyers of the Future, in the category of intellectual property law in the digital era. This initiative aims to recognize law firms, teams, and lawyers operating in the most dynamically developing areas of contemporary law. The jury recognized Mr. Zaborowski's role in multi-threaded proceedings concerning liability for content published on digital platforms, particularly issues related to the protection of personal rights and in cases that may set new standards for image and data protection in scientific transactions.

Since 2019, the law firm Kopeć Zaborowski and its Managing Partner, attorney-at-law Maciej Zaborowski, have been recommended as experts, including for the past three years as national leaders, in the fields of “White-Collar Crime” and “Media & Telecommunications” (formerly: “Technology, Media & Telecommunications”). In 2025, the firm was recognized as a leading practice in the categories of Labour Law and TMT (Technology, Media & Telecommunications). It was also distinguished in the areas of white-collar crime, pharmaceutical and healthcare law, and capital markets and regulatory advisory services.

Three times, in 2020, 2022 and 2023 Maciej Zaborowski, Managing Partner of KKZ, as one of few advocates, was awarded in the prestigious Ranking of “50 Most Influential Lawyers" in Poland, prepared by journalists of “Dziennik. Gazeta Prawna.” newspaper.

In 2022, KKZ received the prestigious "Pro Bono Law Firm" award from the "Pro Bono Law Firm" for its pro bono activities for many social organizations so far. In 2023, the KKZ received a distinction for conducting activities aimed at supporting Fighting Ukraine.

Kopeć Zaborowski Law Firm is one of the winners of the competition “Entrepreneur of the year 2020” organized by The University of Warsaw. We have succeeded in the most prestigious category of “Master of Business.”

Advocate Maciej Zaborowski, the managing partner was among the honourable group of finalists of the Rising Stars – Laywers – Leaders of Tomorrow – competition organized by “Dziennik Gazeta Prawna” and Wolters Kluwer Publishing and under the auspices of the President of the Supreme Bar Council and the President of the National Council of Legal Advisers.

Since 2020, Kopec Zaborowski Law Firm was awarded in the “Gazele Biznesu” ranking and was among most dynamically developing companies. The presence in the ranking means that the company is not only one of the most dynamically developing, but is also transparent in its activities.

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