When a case becomes cross-border, complexity begins.
I help lawyers structure and handle multi-jurisdictional matters across legal systems.
Focused on jurisdiction, applicable law and coordination between legal frameworks.
Who I am
I am a legal expert specialising in EU law and cross-border matters, working at the intersection of legal systems, jurisdictions and institutional practice.
My work focuses on situations where more than one legal framework applies — requiring structured coordination between laws, authorities and procedures.
I regularly support lawyers dealing with cross-border elements, as well as companies and individuals navigating complex multi-jurisdictional situations.
15+ years
Experience in cross-border legal practice, combining advisory work, litigation support and institutional cooperation across jurisdictions.
100+ projects
Involvement in EU-funded, private and public-sector projects, including legal analysis, evaluation and structured advisory work.
Court expert
Appointed expert in EU law, foreign law and EU funds, preparing opinions and legal assessments for courts and proceedings.
EU expert
External expert for European Commission programmes, contributing to evaluation, compliance and regulatory analysis.
Cross-border cases
Work involving multiple jurisdictions, applicable law and coordination between systems.
Lawyer support
Advising legal professionals handling cases with cross-border elements.
Languages
English • Polish • Swedish • Norwegian • French • German
Practice and experience
My work combines legal practice, expert advisory and institutional cooperation across jurisdictions.
It includes:
structuring cross-border legal cases and identifying applicable law
preparation of legal opinions and expert reports
support for lawyers handling multi-jurisdictional matters
participation in legal proceedings and advisory processes
regulatory and compliance analysis under EU law
I have been continuously active in legal and institutional environments, including litigation, administrative proceedings and cross-border advisory work.
Expert and institutional roles
Court-appointed expert in EU law, foreign law and EU funds
External expert in European Commission programmes
Involvement in EU-funded and public-sector projects
Advisory work for institutions and legal professionals
My Education
PhD in Law
EU law and cross-border legal services
Master of Law (LL.M.)
EU law and labour law
Postgraduate diploma
EU project management
Bachelor of European Studies
European Union and human rights
Master of History
European history and methodology
Postgraduate diploma
EU project management
Working with Lawyers
A significant part of my work involves supporting lawyers dealing with cross-border elements in their cases. This includes:
clarifying jurisdiction and applicable law
structuring legal strategy across jurisdictions
providing expert input for complex matters
supporting case handling in multi-system environments
My academic work focuses on EU law, cross-border legal services, legal professions and the interaction between national legal systems and European legal frameworks. It combines doctrinal analysis, socio-legal research and institutional perspective, with particular attention to how cross-border legal problems are handled in practice.
On ADR and the practical handling of international disputes, including the place of mediation in cross-border settings.
Stanisław Lipiec, ‘An Alternative Resolution of International Disputes: A Review of the Polish Approach’ (2023) 3 Studia Europejskie 157.
On legal confidentiality, professional secrecy and the changing boundaries of legal practice in a regulated environment.
Marek Gnusowski and Stanisław Lipiec, ‘Silent Boundaries: Exploring the Limits of Legal Confidentiality in Poland’ (2024) 31(3) International Journal of the Legal Profession 267.
A cross-border study of legal services mobility, regulatory barriers and practical legal needs across jurisdictions.
Stanisław Lipiec, ‘Polish-Ukrainian Legal Services: A Sociological and Legal Study’ (2021) 4(4) Access to Justice in Eastern Europe 25.
A study of how legal professions and courts are transformed by Europeanisation and cross-border pressures.
Stanisław Lipiec, ‘Globalisation in the Gavel: Transformation of Poland’s Judiciary and the Lawyers’ Perspective’ (2024) 33(2) Studia Iuridica Lublinensia 175.
On one of the central internal-market issues: professional mobility and recognition of qualifications under EU law.
Stanisław Lipiec, ‘Recognition of Professional Qualifications in the EU: The Ski Instructor Example’ (2021) 25(2) Studia Europejskie 93.
A monograph on the international practice of lawyers, cross-border legal services and the profession in a European context.
Stanisław Lipiec, Prawnicy – międzynarodowa praktyka. Studium socjologiczno-prawne (Wydawnictwo Rys 2022).
Academic work and selected publications
Selected publications aboce reflect the areas most closely connected with my current advisory work. More publications and information on my ORCID profile.
On migrant legal needs, legal services access and the functioning of cross-border legal support inside the EU.
Stanisław Lipiec, ‘The Legal Services Market for Ukrainians in the EU: The Example of Poland’ (2022) 5(2) Eastern European Journal of Transnational Relations 67.
Focused on international civil procedure in actual court practice — very close to your positioning for lawyers handling cross-border elements.
Stanisław Lipiec, ‘Procedures of Civil Law in International Relations in the Practice of Polish Courts’ in Społeczność międzynarodowa w obliczu przemian vol 7 (INP UWM 2021).
References
Professional environment
Work carried out in cooperation with:
courts (as expert in EU and foreign law)
European Commission programmes
public institutions and ministries
lawyers handling cross-border cases
Typical involvement
legal opinions and expert assessments
structuring cross-border matters
supporting multi-jurisdictional cases
Work with me
If your case involves more than one jurisdiction, clarity is the first step.
