The Constitutional Court of Liechtenstein has upheld the decision of the Princely Court of Appeal regarding the succession of Zygmunt Solorz’s companies to his children, but both sides claim victory in the ongoing legal battle. The TiVi Foundation, the dominant entity, says the ruling confirms the validity of the August 2024 statute changes, while Solorz’s legal advisor argues the court recognized a violation of his client’s constitutional rights.
The case revolves around the transfer of founder’s rights within the Solorz family foundation. In December 2025, the Princely Court of Appeal ruled that Zygmunt Solorz effectively transferred his founder rights to his children: Tobias Solorz, Aleksandra Żak, and Piotr Żak. Solorz’s lawyers filed a constitutional complaint in January 2026, challenging the legality of that ruling.
The Constitutional Court did not re-examine the merits of the case but only the legality of the appellate decision. For Solorz to succeed, he had to demonstrate a violation of his fundamental rights, such as procedural errors or incorrect interpretation of law by the lower courts. Radosław Kwaśnicki, Solorz’s legal advisor, insists that is exactly what happened.
Conflicting interpretations of the ruling
In a statement sent to Cyfrowy Polsat, the TiVi Foundation said: „The Constitutional Court upheld the decision of the Princely Court of Appeal in case 06 HG.2024.210. The decision of the Constitutional Court is final and binding and is not subject to further appeal.” The foundation added: „The Constitutional Court thereby confirmed that the changes to the statute of 2 August 2024 are valid.”
Radosław Kwaśnicki responded: „The statement contained in the letter from the TiVi Foundation of 16 July 2026 is unfortunately incomplete and constitutes another one-sided reinterpretation of the facts. The truth is that the Constitutional Court of Liechtenstein ruled in favor of Mr. Zygmunt Solorz.” He elaborated: „Although the ruling of the Princely Supreme Court of 18 December 2025 was upheld, the Court clearly confirmed in the first point of its judgment that Mr. Zygmunt Solorz’s constitutional rights to a fair trial had been violated.”
Legal implications and other jurisdictions
The TiVi Foundation also reported that the Supreme Court of Cyprus has lifted interim measures requested by Solorz. This development adds another layer to the multi-jurisdictional dispute. Kwaśnicki noted that they are analyzing the precise consequences of the Constitutional Court’s ruling on ongoing proceedings in Liechtenstein and other jurisdictions.
He also stressed: „Mr. Zygmunt Solorz retains his rights as the curator and first beneficiary of the TiVi Foundation. Therefore, although I understand that presenting the current situation by the opposing side in a way suggesting that Mr. Zygmunt Solorz has ceased to play any role in the functioning of the TiVi Foundation is convenient for them, such a communication is simply not true.”
What’s next for the Solorz empire
The battle over the control of Zygmunt Solorz’s business empire, which includes Cyfrowy Polsat and other assets, is far from over. Kwaśnicki declared: „Mr. Zygmunt Solorz will take all legal measures to protect his legitimate interests related to the companies he built throughout his life.” The conflicting interpretations of the Liechtenstein ruling indicate that further legal skirmishes in various courts are likely.
Observers note that the dispute has significant implications for corporate governance and succession planning in family-owned empires. The final outcome will depend on how national courts in Liechtenstein, Cyprus, and possibly Poland interpret the Constitutional Court’s nuanced decision.
Źródło: wnp.pl, Fot. Marcin Gadomski / PAP
