Dr hab. Adam Zienkiewicz

University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn

English abstract: The main aim of the paper is to characterize the assumptions of the original legal practice based on cooperation, usually referred to as collaborative law. In order to achieve this goal, the author considers the following issues: 1) the essence, principles and limitations of collaborative law; 2) selected features of collaborative practice; 3) the main differences and similarities between collaborative law and mediation. The conclusion of the article identifies the preferred competences of lawyers who practice collaborative law, the main advantages of such practice, and the important ethical issues (including dilemmas) that may arise during collaborative lawyering.

Keywords: collaborative law, collaborative practice, alternative dispute resolution

Language: Polish

Published: Number 1(22)/2020, pp. 111-120.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36280/AFPiFS.2020.1.111

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