About Katarina
A lawyer in two countries, with experience from both sides of the table
Katarina Verde is a Norwegian lawyer with an office in Oslo and an active Advokat/Radca prawny in Poland. She assists private individuals with matters under Norwegian law, and Norwegian clients with matters that involve Poland.
Katarina Verde · Katarzyna Szłyk-Verde
Legal expertise from Norway and Poland
I have 17 years of experience from the Polish legal system and 8 years from the Norwegian. I combine knowledge of Norwegian and Polish law with the Norwegian and Polish languages and cultures – and my personal experience as an immigrant. This means I understand both the legal side of your case and the personal situation you are in.
I work with Polish-speaking clients and clients from Eastern Europe, with Norwegian-speaking clients who have a case with a Polish component, and with you if you are starting a new life in Norway, setting up a business here, or have documents in Polish.
Many people do not feel comfortable speaking with a lawyer in Norwegian. And when the documents in a case are in Polish, additional costs arise if the lawyer cannot read them directly. With me, you avoid both of those problems – and you benefit from my network in both Norway and Poland.
As an active Radca prawny in Poland and a member of the Bar in Warsaw, I can also represent Norwegian clients before Polish courts.
Career
From the ministries in Warsaw to the courtrooms of Norway
Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Education and Research, Warsaw
Legal adviser – legislative process within Polish education law and international enforcement of claims in the Ministry of Finance's Tax System Division.
Ministry of Education and Research, Warsaw
Legal Division: lawyer and deputy head of division, providing advice to the minister on administrative law and EU law, and managing the legislative process.
Associate lawyer in Oslo
Advokat MNA
Education
- Master of Laws (LL.M.)University of Poznań, 1995–2000
- Master's degree in International Political and Economic Relations (EU Law)Warsaw School of Economics – Sciences Po Paris, 2000–2002
- One-year postgraduate programme in managementPoznań University of Economics and Business – Université de Rennes I, 2000–2001
- Bar examination (Radca prawny)Bar Association in Warsaw
- Civil service examinationOffice of the Prime Minister, Warsaw, 2005
Languages
Qualifications and memberships
Qualifications and memberships
Advokat MNA
Member of Den Norske Advokatforening (the Norwegian Bar Association). Admitted as a general practitioner and defence lawyer.
Radca prawny WA-7886
Okręgowa Izba Radców Prawnych w Warszawie – authorised to represent clients before Polish courts.
Pro bono
Legal guidance one Thursday a month through Polski Dialog / the Mangfold i arbeidslivet foundation.
Why choose Katarina Verde?
Two legal systems
Norwegian Advokat MNA and Polish Radca prawny – cases that cross borders are handled by one person.
Your language
Conversations and documents in Polish, Norwegian or English, with no interpreter needed.
Free first consultation
The first consultation is free of charge. You will know what your case involves before you make any commitment.
Fast response
In the event of pre-trial detention, I will be in contact immediately.
Frequently asked questions
Can I speak Polish with the lawyer?
Yes. Polish is Katarina's mother tongue and she speaks fluent Norwegian. Consultations and documents can be in Polish, Norwegian or English.
What does the first consultation cost?
The first consultation is free. You will receive an initial assessment and know what the next steps are.
Can you handle cases in Poland?
As a Radca prawny (no. WA-7886), Katarina can represent clients before Polish courts and assist Norwegian clients with matters that have a Polish dimension.
Do you also help clients from Ukraine and Lithuania?
Yes. Many clients from Eastern Europe face similar legal and social situations in Norway. Consultations take place in Polish, Norwegian or English.
The first consultation is free
Tell me briefly what your case is about
Write your name, phone number and a few words about your situation, and I will be in touch. You are also welcome to call or send a message on WhatsApp.