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    Łukasz Kudela

    Łukasz Kudela

    Partner | Attorney-at-Law | Approved AML & Sanctions Officer | Head of Financial and Digital Assets, Head of Sports Law

    03 Experience

    Łukasz Kudela is a highly skilled lawyer specializing in civil and commercial law, with deep expertise in Polish and EU AML regulations. He plays a key role in co-creating complex compliance systems, ensuring that domestic and international businesses meet evolving regulatory requirements. His advisory work spans across industries, including the FinTech sector, where he provides strategic guidance to help companies navigate dynamic legal landscapes.

    Łukasz also has significant experience in handling competition law matters, focusing on unfair market practices and vertical agreements. Additionally, he advises on intellectual property law and provides ongoing legal services to commercial entities. His expertise in drafting legal documents and developing litigation strategies makes him a valuable asset in court proceedings.

    Beyond his core areas, Łukasz has a strong interest in sports law, continuously expanding his knowledge and involvement in this field.

    Fluent in both Polish and English, he is well-equipped to serve clients in a variety of legal matters.

    04 Education

    Łukasz Kudela graduated from the Faculty of Law, Canon Law, and Administration at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. During his studies, he was an active member of Ars Legis - St. Ivo Helora's Patron of Lawyers Association, where he provided free legal assistance to individuals in need.

    He completed his legal adviser's training at the District Chamber of Legal Advisers in Warsaw, where he remains a member. Łukasz also holds certification as an Approved AML and Sanctions Officer, further enhancing his professional credentials in the areas of compliance and regulatory frameworks.

    05 Publications

    Sports Law 2026: Poland, the Poland chapter of The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides (Legalease), written entirely by Łukasz Kudela of Wołoszański & Partners (Exclusive Contributor 2026). It sets out sports law in Poland: the Sports Act amendment in force since 22 May 2026, arbitration and disciplinary liability, advertising and sponsorship, corruption and match-fixing, club ownership, agents and esports.

    Blockchain & Crypto Assets 2026: Poland, the Poland chapter of The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides (Legalease), written entirely by Wołoszański & Partners experts Michał Wołoszański, Łukasz Kudela and Marta Solarska-Kaleńczuk (Exclusive Contributor 2026). It sets out blockchain law in Poland as at 9 October 2026: the CASP licensing gap after the MiCA transitional period ended on 1 July 2026, AML and sanctions, tax and DAC8 reporting, tokenisation, smart contracts and DAOs.

    Technology & Outsourcing 2026: Poland, the Poland chapter of the Chambers Global Practice Guides (Chambers and Partners), co-authored by Wołoszański & Partners experts Michał Wołoszański, Łukasz Kudela, Marta Solarska-Kaleńczuk and Kinga Miller. It explains how IT outsourcing contracts are concluded and renegotiated in Poland: DORA, the NIS2 amendment to the National Cybersecurity System Act, the Data Act and the AI Act, contractual penalties and liability, data protection, and the transfer of staff to the supplier.

    Blockchain & Crypto-Assets 2026, the Poland chapter of the international Chambers and Partners legal guide, co-authored by experts from Wołoszański & Partners. It outlines the legal framework for crypto-assets in Poland, including the implementation of the EU MiCA Regulation, anti-money laundering (AML), token issuance and trading, and their taxation.

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