Karolina Krężel-Pek

She is an attorney specializing primarily in family law. She advises and represents clients in divorce and maintenance proceedings, matters concerning child contact and parental authority, as well as property division cases. She also provides advice on negotiations and out-of-court dispute resolution, particularly in connection with parenting agreements and marital property agreements. An increasingly significant area of her practice involves matters with an international dimension.
A substantial part of her professional experience to date has been gained in the courtroom, representing clients as counsel before the common courts. Her practice is complemented by civil law advisory work, particularly in matters concerning the protection of image rights and personal rights, including in the context of family law cases, as well as inheritance matters.
In her work, she takes a strategic approach to each case, assessing the available options in terms of their legal and practical implications. She is a strong advocate of mediation and negotiation whenever they can lead to a lasting and mutually beneficial settlement.

She represented clients in disputes resolved under the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, drawn up in The Hague on 25 October 1980. She has successfully finalized numerous cases related to alimony, contacts with minors, and prohibitions on the sale of assets. She always puts the child’s best interests first.
She effectively represented female clients’ interests in appeal proceedings against the Social Security Authority regarding maternity benefits.

She graduated from the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Warsaw.
While still in a law school, she was actively involved in the activities of the Law Clinic at the University of Warsaw, where she offered pro bono legal advice in the section providing assistance to victims of violence and discrimination. For over two years, she has been actively involved in the activities of a foundation supporting women during pregnancy.
She completed the “Mediator training course – court and out-of-court mediation” at the Polish Centre for Legal Education.
Member of the Bar Association in Warsaw since 2020.
Loves long-distance running. She treats physical and spiritual development as a priority.

k.krezel-pek@kkz.com.pl 22 501 56 10 Karolina Krężel-Pek