Marcin Durlak

Marcin is the Managing Partner and Joint Founder of IMD Solicitors LLP and IMD Corporate, where he spearheads the firms’ vision and strategic direction. A qualified Solicitor in England and Wales, Marcin has transitioned from direct legal practice to focusing on building and leading high-performing teams that consistently deliver exceptional results for clients. 

He is committed to fostering a culture of excellence, diversity, and inclusion within IMD. His leadership is defined by a strong focus on culture and values, ensuring that every team member embodies the firm’s commitment to integrity, innovation, and client care. Marcin’s forward-thinking approach includes pioneering a 4-day workweek at 100% salary—a transformational initiative originally piloted by his wife and business partner, Iwona, in the family department. This bold step has set a new benchmark for work-life balance and employee wellbeing in the legal profession and has been widely recognised across the industry. 

Under Marcin’s guidance, IMD has evolved into a multi-award-winning firm, recognised for its innovative practices, outstanding client care, and cross-border legal expertise. In the past two years alone, the firm has received over 25 nominations, awards, and recognitions, including a LexisNexis Legal Award for Wellbeing and being named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. In 2025, Marcin and Iwona were jointly named Managing Partner of the Year at the Modern Law Awards. That same year, IMD was included for the first time in the prestigious Legal 500 rankings as a Firm to Watch in both the Family and Corporate & Commercial categories. 

In addition to his role at IMD, Marcin serves as a Council Member of the Manchester Law Society, where he plays an active role in the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee. As a Council Member, he has also taken the lead in initiating the formation of an International Committee, reflecting his passion for global legal collaboration and strengthening Manchester’s position as an international legal hub. 

Marcin is frequently sought after by UK and international media for expert commentary and is a regular speaker at business and legal events worldwide. Before founding IMD, he successfully led the international department of a prominent Manchester law firm, playing a key role in its expansion and success. 

He holds Law Degrees from the University of Nicolaus Copernicus in Toruń, Poland, and Manchester Metropolitan University.  

Outside of work, Marcin is a proud father of two daughters and a son. He is passionate about triathlon and endurance sports, and completed his first full Ironman in 2023. Marcin is also a member of Mensa – The High IQ Society. 

Marcin in the media:

• Shorter workweeks are in—at least at these firms – ABAJOURNAL
• Four-day week has caused turnover spike – The Law Society Gazette
• No going back on our four-day week – The Law Society Gazette
• Flexible firms will reap talent rewards – The Times
• Should law firms pressure staff to get back to the office? – The Law Society Gazette
• Why firms should embrace online reviews – The Law Society Gazette
• Shining stars – Review collection – The Law Society Gazette
• Back to the office – but whose? – The Law Society Gazette
• Breaking the Mould: Why One Leader Gave His Legal Team a 4-Day Work Week – Legally Speaking Podcast
• Work in Great Britain from 2021 Earnings are still tempting, procedures scare you away – Business Insider
• Did the covert video of JD Sports boss Peter Cowgill and Footasylum’s Barry Bown break the law? – London Evening Standard
• IMD Solicitors made six key appointments to strenghten the team – The Messenger
• In episode 7 of Realm Recruit podcasts, Rebecca and Duane spoke to Marcin Durlak, co-founder and managing partner of IMD Solicitors LLP – Realm Recruit Podcasts
• Preparing your staff for returning to the office – Legal Futures
• How can law firms do more on diversity and inclusion and why they need to – Legal Practice Management
• How can international SMEs operating in the UK overcome the hurdles created by Brexit? – New Business
• Can you fire an employee for not returning to the office? – Elite Business
• How to encourage staff back to the office – SME Today
• Will outdated attitudes scupper true flexibility in the legal sector? – Law Careers
• How to save up to £3,000 in tax being self-employed – Small Business
• How Do You Integrate a Multi-Cultural Hybrid Team? – Real Business
• Uber to introduce Sharia-compliant pension scheme following union’s legal threats – International Employment Lawyer
• Hybrid working: executives returning to office less than employees – Personnel Today
• Diversity of thought: something to think about – Diversity Q
• A four-day working week: myth or reality? – Solicitors Journal
• How to pull out of supply chains in the Russian market – First Voice
• Exiting Russia – Flick Read
• Heatwave: how can businesses best support workers? – People Management
• Four-day week: what are the legal considerations for HR? – Personnel Today
• It’s time to crack down on fake reviews – The Caterer
• Keep staff safe in hot weather – First Voice
• “Mange Tout?” Common employment issues arising from incorrect translations – International Employment Lawyer
• How to respond to untrue allegations – First Voice
• This is what entrepreneurs need to know about selling their business – Elite Business
• The Legal Profession’s Role in Promoting Kindness – The Messenger
• A Migrant Solicitor’s Reflection: Celebrating International Migrants Day – The Messenger
• Should you let your employees work from abroad? – Personnel Today
• The Legal Profession’s Role in Promoting Kindness – The Messenger
• Achieving More with Less: IMD Solicitors Path to a 22% Turnover Growth on 80% Time – The Messenger