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ABOUT ME – lawyer in Poland and in the US

I’m Piotr Kuźnicki, a Polish advocate and U.S. attorney-at-law focusing on corporate law. I specialize in setting up corporate governance structures, handling mergers and acquisitions, and advising startups and investors. My experience spans various industries, including gaming, finance, and retail. Before setting up my own law firm, I practiced in top law firms from international firms to business law boutiques.

I graduated summa cum laude from the Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Warsaw, where I also earned my Ph.D. with a thesis on “The Boundaries of Legal Personality.” Additionally, I completed my LL.M. at UC Berkeley Law School with pro bono honors and have conducted research at Yale and UCLA.

I teach corporate law and venture capital transactions at SWPS University and coordinate my studies in law and technology there. I regularly appear as an expert at conferences and legal courses.  I have published numerous articles in legal journals and was nominated in the Rising Stars competition organized by Wolters Kluwer.

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Education

  • LL.M., University of California, Berkeley
  • Ph.D., University of Warsaw
  • M.A., University of Warsaw, summa cum laude
  • Visiting researcher, Yale University, UCLA

Bar Admission

  • Warsaw
  • New York

Recent articles

  • The Phenomenon of the State of Delaware as a Leader in Shaping U.S. Corporate Law, Commercial Law Review, 2025
  • Shareholder’s Insufficient Funds to Increase the Company’s Assets or Extend a Loan to It as a Condition for Exempting the Company from Court Costs, Commercial Law Review, 2024.
  • Due Care as a Criterion of Illegality or Guilt in Determining the Liability of a Management Board Member Towards the Company. Commentary on Judgment of the Supreme Court of 10 June 2021, IV CSKP 81/21, Glosa, 2024.
  • The Appearance of Legal Transactions as the Basis of Disregarding the Company Entity, Business Law Journal, 2024.
 

News

Piotr Kuźnicki published an article
on the prawo.pl portal about EU Inc.
Piotr spoke at Kozminski University during the international conference “Going Global.” His presentation was titled: “From Warsaw to Delaware: Structuring Dual-Jurisdiction Startups.”
Piotr Kuźnicki was a keynote speaker at the conference “Lawyers and Artificial Intelligence,” where he presented on: “The Future of Polish Lawyers in the Age of AI: Lessons from U.S. Legal Information Systems.”
Piotr Kuźnicki participated as a jury member evaluating top startups across three editions of the SWPS Startup Booster entrepreneurship accelerator.
Piotr Kuźnicki trained founders during the 8th edition of the PFR School of Pioneers, focusing on legal aspects of launching a startup and key provisions of investment agreements.
Piotr Kuźnicki participated in Carpathian Fest 2025 and delivered a speech: Your Polish Startup in Delaware.
Piotr Kuźnicki participated in a panel discussion on scaling in the U.S. during the Polish-American Business Mixer.
Piotr was a speaker at the 4th National Conference on Capital Market Law. Topic of the presentation: "AI, Insider Information, and Insider Trading."
CLG Kuznicki becomes an official partner of the program: Startup Booster for Social Impact in SWPS University.
Piotr took part in the Human Tech Summit 2024. During startup night, he gave a speech on top founders' legal mistakes.
Piotr Kuźnicki was a speaker at the Polish Science and Technology Summit at UC Berkeley. He gave a speech on the topic: Bridging markets: Why US VCs should pay attention to Poland’s startups.
Piotr Kuźnicki walked with entrepreneurs through the founders' agreement during masterclass workshop for the new edition of PFR School of Pioneers.

Testimonials

Piotr advised us on the financing round of a Polish startup and continues to provide legal counsel. His experience and ability to navigate cross-border legal complexities are invaluable.
Phil DurCo-Founder & Managing Partner of PeakSpan Capital
Piotr has been our go-to legal expert since the very beginning of Fallen Leaf. His comprehensive approach and attention to detail in scaling our business have been fundamental to our expansion in the gaming industry.
Piotr KurkowskiCEO of Fallen Leaf
As a startup based in the United States, we rely on Piotr's knowledge of both American and Polish legal systems. His law advice has been invaluable in assisting us to navigate regulatory challenges and grow our business in the US.
Marta ŁąckaCEO of Quantia
Piotr has been extremely helpful in managing our corporate governance and day-to-day legal needs. His creative thinking and negotiation skills contributed to the balanced corporate governance solutions of our family business.
Jacek PtaszekBoard Member of JMP Flowers and FBN Poland
Piotr's thorough understanding of the VC landscape, combined with his Polish-American perspective and personal approach, distinguishes him in the legal profession.
Hubert Anyżewskimulti-investor
Piotr supports our company, listed on NewConnect, in ongoing matters related to corporate law and capital markets, as well as in strategic corporate disputes.
Michał RudowskiCEO of Eneida Games S.A.
Piotr provided comprehensive legal support for our ‘flip to the U.S.’ transaction and assisted during our funding round. I highly recommend Piotr, especially to startups seeking financing in the U.S. market.
Marek CyganCEO of Sentinel Eagle Inc.
Advocate Piotr Kuźnicki has successfully supported our company in resolving corporate disputes.
Katarzyna Sułkowska CEO of Provenis sp. z o.o.

Testimonials

Piotr advised us on the financing round of a Polish startup and continues to provide legal counsel. His experience and ability to navigate cross-border legal complexities are invaluable.
Phil DurCo-Founder & Managing Partner of PeakSpan Capital
Piotr has been our go-to legal expert since the very beginning of Fallen Leaf. His comprehensive approach and attention to detail in scaling our business have been fundamental to our expansion in the gaming industry.
Piotr KurkowskiCEO of Fallen Leaf
As a startup based in the United States, we rely on Piotr's knowledge of both American and Polish legal systems. His law advice has been invaluable in assisting us to navigate regulatory challenges and grow our business in the US.
Marta ŁąckaCEO of Quantia
Piotr has been extremely helpful in managing our corporate governance and day-to-day legal needs. His creative thinking and negotiation skills contributed to the balanced corporate governance solutions of our family business.
Jacek PtaszekBoard Member of JMP Flowers and FBN Poland
Piotr's thorough understanding of the VC landscape, combined with his Polish-American perspective and personal approach, distinguishes him in the legal profession.
Hubert Anyżewskimulti-investor
Piotr supports our company, listed on NewConnect, in ongoing matters related to corporate law and capital markets, as well as in strategic corporate disputes.
Michał RudowskiCEO of Eneida Games S.A.
Piotr provided comprehensive legal support for our ‘flip to the U.S.’ transaction and assisted during our funding round. I highly recommend Piotr, especially to startups seeking financing in the U.S. market.
Marek CyganCEO of Sentinel Eagle Inc.
Advocate Piotr Kuźnicki has successfully supported our company in resolving corporate disputes.
Katarzyna Sułkowska CEO of Provenis sp. z o.o.