Updated Mar 17, 2026 by PlayWay
Legal · June 30, 2025
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Bartosz Graś is a prominent Polish attorney and entrepreneur whose career bridges the legal profession and the global gaming industry. As the founder and partner of the law firm Graś i Wspólnicy and the international legal network Cathay Associates, he specializes in mergers and acquisitions, commercial law, and corporate restructuring. His professional focus centers on the intersection of new technologies and legal frameworks, particularly within the Polish market where he has been active in the gaming sector since 1994. A significant portion of his professional portfolio is dedicated to the PlayWay S.A. ecosystem, where he serves as the Chairman of the Supervisory Board. His involvement extends beyond legal advisory into operational and creative roles, including the co-founding of Games Incubator S.A. and PWay Sp. z o.o. He has directly contributed to game development as a conceptual designer for titles such as Car Detailing Simulator and has integrated emerging technologies into the industry through the development of blockchain-based tokens and platforms. The scope of his experience includes supervisory board memberships at numerous gaming entities such as CreativeForge S.A., Frozen Way S.A., and Play2Chill S.A. Additionally, he maintains a strong commitment to philanthropic initiatives, having founded several organizations including the European Legal Aid Foundation and the Stop Hejterom foundation. His academic background includes a law degree from Adam Mickiewicz University and professional certification from the District Bar Council in Warsaw, providing a foundation for his dual role as a legal consultant and a strategic leader in the technology sector.
Bartosz Graś, Adwokat, tel. 505182416, j. angielski, [email protected] Założyciel i partner kancelarii prawnej Graś i Wspólnicy sp. k. oraz międzynarodowej sieci prawnej Cathay Associates posiadającej 80 biur na świecie. Związany z działalnością charytatywną - założyciel Europejskiej Fundacji Pomocy Prawnej, fundacji Stop Hejterom, fundacji Stop Endometriozie, związany z fundacją Artyści przeciw Nienawiści. Od 1994 r. związany z branżą gamingową i nowymi technologiami. Od wielu lat związany jest z grupą Playway. Współzałożyciel spółki PWay Sp. z o.o. i współtwórca tokenu PWay, współzałożyciel Games Incubator S.A., zaangażowany w rozwój szkoły Playway, udziałowiec, akcjonariusz w kilkunastu spółkach z grupy Playway. Doradza w procesach M&A, z obszaru prawa spółek handlowych i dziedzin pochodnych. W szczególności koncentruje się na procesach restrukturyzacyjnych, zmian własnościowych, przejęć i fuzji. Wiedzą zdobytą głównie podczas obsługi znaczących podmiotów gospodarczych dzieli się prowadząc szkolenia. Jest autorem licznych artykułów oraz często występuje w programach telewizyjnych i radiowych w roli konsultanta. Wykształcenie: 2010 r. – Uzyskanie wpisu na listę Okręgowej Rady Adwokatów w Warszawie 2003 r. – Uzyskanie tytułu magistra prawa, Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu. Doświadczenie:
ułów oraz często występuje w programach telewizyjnych i radiowych w roli konsultanta. Wykształcenie: 2010 r. – Uzyskanie wpisu na listę Okręgowej Rady Adwokatów w Warszawie 2003 r. – Uzyskanie tytułu magistra prawa, Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu. Doświadczenie: 2025 r. – CreativeForge S.A. – członek rady nadzorczej, 2023 r. – Gameparic S.A. – członek rady nadzorczej, 2023 r. – 2024 – G-Devs S.A. – członek rady nadzorczej, 2022 r. – 2023 r. – Cyberdevs S.A. – członek rady nadzorczej, 2022 r. – Fundacja Bet on good – członek rady fundacji, 2022 r. – Gameformatic S.A. – członek rady nadzorczej, 2022 r. – Frozen Way S.A. – członek rady nadzorczej, 2021 r. – Play2Chill S.A. – członek rady nadzorczej, 2021 r. – Games Incubator S.A. – członek rady nadzorczej, 2021 r. – Playway S.A. - Przewodniczący Rady Nadzorczej, 2020 r. – Nowe Technologie Informatyczne Sp. z o.o. – współwłaściciel, 2020 r. – Delphine Group S.A. – właściciel oraz członek rady nadzorczej, 2018 r. – Games Incubator S.A. – współzałożyciel, aktywnie zaangażowany we współtworzenie i rozwój gier, autor koncepcji gry Car Detailing Simulator i innych, zaangażowany we wspieranie i rozwój gier, 2017 r. – PWay Sp. z o.o. – wspólnik międzynarodowej platformy Need for a Game Idea, wykorzystującej technologię Blockchain, 2016 r. – 2020 r. – Samorządowy Fundusz Zdrowia sp. z o.o. – członek rady nadzorczej, 2014 r. – Fundacja Stop Hejterom! – fundator oraz członek rady fundacji, 2014 r. – Cathay Associates – wspólnik międzynarodowej kancelarii prawnej, posiadającej 80 biur na świecie, 2013 r. – 2015 r.– GK V S.A. - członek rady nadzorczej, 2013 r.
Fundusz Zdrowia sp. z o.o. – członek rady nadzorczej, 2014 r. – Fundacja Stop Hejterom! – fundator oraz członek rady fundacji, 2014 r. – Cathay Associates – wspólnik międzynarodowej kancelarii prawnej, posiadającej 80 biur na świecie, 2013 r. – 2015 r.– GK V S.A. - członek rady nadzorczej, 2013 r. – 2015 r.– GK III S.A. - członek rady nadzorczej, 2013 r. – 2014 r.– GK II S.A. - członek rady nadzorczej, 2013 r. – 2017 r.– Properties S.A. - członek rady nadzorczej,
2013 r. – 2018 r.– GK I S.A. - członek rady nadzorczej, 2012 r. – Graś i Wspólnicy sp. k. – współzałożyciel i partner kancelarii prawnej, odpowiedzialny za dział M&A oraz dział Nowych Technologii, 2011 r. – 2018 r. – Pan Euro S.A. – członek rady nadzorczej, 2009 r.– 2020 r. – Europejska Fundacja Pomocy Prawnej – członek rady fundacji, 2004 r. – Anwim S.A. (stacje paliw Moya) – założyciel działu prawnego, w dalszym ciągu wspierający prawnie zespół.
Bartosz Graś is a prominent legal expert and entrepreneur deeply integrated into the Polish gaming and technology sectors. As the founder and partner of the law firm Graś i Wspólnicy and the international legal network Cathay Associates, he specializes in mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and commercial law. His professional scope extends across the European market, where he also serves as the Vice President of the Arbitration Court at the Chamber of Commerce for Blockchain and New Technologies. Since entering the gaming industry in 1994, Graś has established a significant footprint within the PlayWay group ecosystem. He is a co-founder of Games Incubator S.A. and PWay Sp. z o.o., where he contributed to the development of the PWay token and the blockchain-based platform Need for a Game Idea. His involvement in the gaming sector is both strategic and creative, evidenced by his role in conceptualizing titles such as Car Detailing Simulator and his shareholding in over a dozen companies within the PlayWay group. Beyond his commercial ventures, Graś is active in the non-profit sector through the European Foundation for Legal Aid and various advocacy foundations. His educational background includes a degree from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań and membership in the District Bar Council in Warsaw. His career trajectory reflects a convergence of legal expertise and technological innovation, positioning him as a key figure in the development of game incubation and blockchain applications within the Polish digital economy.
Jan Piotr Szpetulski-Łazarowicz is a seasoned financial executive and strategic advisor with over fifteen years of experience in corporate finance, auditing, and operational management. Holding a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Warsaw, his career trajectory reflects a deep specialization in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and financial reporting standards. His professional background is rooted in high-level auditing roles at major firms such as EY and Mazars, where he managed complex financial audits and due diligence processes with a focus on International Accounting Standards and internal controls. The scope of his expertise extends across various industry segments, including technology, sports management, and the gaming sector. Between 2019 and 2022, he served in critical leadership capacities as a COO, CFO, and interim executive for several high-growth entities such as Nevomo, Booksy, and Console Labs. During this period, he was responsible for overseeing financial operations, tax structuring, and budgeting, while also facilitating the listing of companies on the NewConnect market. Currently, he serves as a Partner at Qualia Advisory, a boutique firm focused on investor relations and transaction advisory. In addition to his executive roles, Szpetulski-Łazarowicz maintains a significant presence in corporate governance within the Polish gaming and technology industries. Since 2020, he has held a seat on the Supervisory Board of PlayWay S.A., a major player in the global gaming market, and serves as the Chairman of the Supervisory Board for Freemind S.A. His international experience includes a tenure as Vice President of the Board for Babi Yar in Kyiv, Ukraine. This combination of operational leadership and supervisory oversight highlights a career dedicated to financial transparency, strategic growth, and the professionalization of corporate structures in Central and Eastern Europe.
Bartosz Graś formally declares his candidacy and consent to serve as a member of the Supervisory Board for PlayWay S.A., a prominent Polish video game developer and publisher based in Warsaw. This legal declaration serves as a mandatory procedural requirement under Polish commercial law, ensuring that prospective board members meet specific ethical, legal, and professional standards necessary to oversee a publicly traded joint-stock company. The candidate confirms his full legal capacity and provides a clean criminal record, specifically noting the absence of convictions for financial crimes or offenses defined within the Polish Penal Code and the Commercial Companies Code. Furthermore, the statement verifies that no criminal proceedings are currently pending against him regarding such matters. These assurances are critical for maintaining corporate governance standards and protecting shareholder interests within the highly regulated environment of the Warsaw Stock Exchange. To prevent conflicts of interest within the gaming industry, the candidate affirms that he does not engage in any activities competitive with PlayWay S.A. This includes a commitment that he is not a partner in a competing civil or personal partnership, nor a member of the governing bodies of any competing capital companies or legal entities. Additionally, the declaration confirms that he is not listed in the Register of Insolvent Debtors and does not hold public functions that would legally restrict his ability to conduct business activities. The candidate concludes by pledging to maintain the confidentiality of all legal and economic information obtained during his tenure and consenting to the processing of his personal data for the purposes of his appointment.
The leadership structure of PlayWay SA is defined by a management team with extensive experience in game development, distribution, and media relations within the Polish and global markets. Krzysztof Kostowski, the company’s President, has been a central figure in the industry for over twenty-five years. After establishing Play sp. z o.o. as a leading Polish game distributor between 2002 and 2011, he founded PlayWay SA to focus on high-quality production and the incubation of innovative development teams. Kostowski is credited with the conceptualization of the company’s most successful franchises, including Car Mechanic Simulator and House Flipper, and currently oversees a massive corporate ecosystem comprising over seventy subsidiary companies and multiple internal development teams. Supporting the executive leadership is Jakub Trzebiński, who has served as Vice President since 2016 and holds the dual roles of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer. Trzebiński’s background is rooted in marketing, public relations, and specialized journalism, having previously written for prominent industry publications such as CD-Action and Polygamia.pl. His responsibilities within the organization involve managing global brand integrations for major titles like Farm Expert, supervising production cycles, and identifying new development talent. Furthermore, his influence extends across the broader Polish gaming sector through past supervisory roles at Ultimate Games SA and Movie Games SA. Together, these executives manage a business model centered on rapid incubation and global scaling. The leadership’s methodology emphasizes a hands-on approach to the entire production pipeline, from initial game concepts and team assembly to international publishing. By 2020, this strategic direction solidified PlayWay’s position as a dominant force in the simulation genre and a prolific incubator for small to medium-sized development studios.