Meet Paweł Halwa
Office managing partner of our Warsaw office
"Making a difference while staying personal."
In 2011, Paweł joined Schoenherr as a partner, and today he is managing our Polish office. This includes not only advising clients but also representing and leading the Warsaw office, entailing all responsibilities that come with that: from leadership and management to decision making. What he appreciates most about our firm is that we manage to be substantial enough to make an impact, and still be personal.
Hi, I'm Paweł.
My job is ensuring the smooth operation of our office while advising clients in legal challenges, especially in corporate/M&A, banking & finance, and capital markets. A typical workday for me includes cycling training (not daily, but three times a week), sending my nine-year old son off to school, and then starting work. I spend most of my day then participating in meetings and calls, and in the evening, I focus on drafting and reading.
That was probably last year’s Christmas party, where we finally got to celebrate together with colleagues from all our offices – so much fun!
… we are more about collaboration than hierarchy. Our firm manages to be big enough to make a difference, and at the same time be personal, fostering individual development, and also handling our clients' needs uniquely.
A former colleague and friend gave me the advice to stick to what you are doing and not be discouraged by temporary issues. Staying focused on one thing over a longer period of time leads to amazing results.
Paweł
Halwa
Office Managing Partner
poland