Event information
After last year’s resounding success, The Legal 500 is delighted to return to Warsaw to host the GC Summit Poland 2024, on October 29th. This exclusive event is tailored for the country’s esteemed in-house legal community, aiming to facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, and learning from a panel of distinguished speakers.
The conference will address a wide range of critical challenges faced by corporate counsel across the country. Key topics will include employment law, mergers and acquisitions, artificial intelligence, transaction financing, and many more. Attendees will benefit from the insights and best practices shared by a distinguished panel of experts. Additionally, the conference will offer valuable networking sessions designed to foster professional development and facilitate knowledge sharing among peers.
The schedule of panel sessions promises to offer valuable insights and discussions brought to you in association with our event partners Greenberg Traurig, Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka, Viroux & Partners, Kopeć & Zaborowski, Hansberry Tomkiel and PwC.
In addition to hearing from our partners, the event will also incorporate the unique in-house perspective on these topics, aimed at presenting a well-rounded and insightful discussion. For corporate lawyers in Poland seeking professional development and connections with peers, this event is a must-attend. As always, the event will wrap up with an excellent chance for those present to expand their network within the Polish legal sphere.
Agenda
12.00pm – 1.00pm Registration and lunch
1.00pm – 1.10pm Welcome address
- Dorothy Hansberry-Bieguńska, partner, Hansberry Tomkiel
- Francisco Castro, senior research analyst, Legal 500
1.10pm – 1.35pm Implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive in a Culture of Salary Secrecy – Cultural Barriers and Challenges on the Road to Workplace Equity
The EU Pay Transparency Directive, which entered into force on June 6, 2023, must be implemented within three years. The requirements imposed by the Directive will create significant challenges for Polish employers, where confidentiality of earnings is a firmly held dogma. Implementation of the Directive will not only require a review and adjustment of existing HR policies and procedures but, most importantly, a fundamental shift in mindset and workplace culture. Although 2026 might seem distant in our ever-changing reality, a proactive approach must be taken to prepare organizations for such a transformation. The panel will address the challenges and practical issues from both Polish and international/group perspectives.
- Anna Hałas-Krawczyk, head of the labour and employment practice, Warsaw office, Greenberg Traurig
- Beata Górniak, chief people officer, Stock Spirits Group
- Małgorzata Wojnowska, head of legal and compliance, Żabka Group
- Agnieszka Dzięgielewska-Jończyk, general counsel, Nordea
1.35pm – 2.00pm New Enforcement Priorities of the OCCP President: Labour Market Regulations and Managerial Liability
This panel will delve into the new enforcement priorities of the OCCP (UOKiK) President, focusing on critical areas such as labour markets and managerial liability. Labour market dynamics—including employee poaching, wage-fixing, and navigating talent wars—are increasingly under scrutiny, posing significant risks and challenges for businesses. Understanding these issues is crucial for in-house lawyers to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks. Additionally, the panel will explore the personal liability of managers, covering both direct involvement and oversight failures, as well as the scope of insurance coverage.
- Robert Gago, head of the competition law practice, Greenberg Traurig Poland
- Justyna Nowaczyk-Kędziora, legal counsel, Animex Holding
- Joanna Urbańska-Łopatka, chief legal officer, member of the management board, PIB Group Poland
2.00pm – 2.50pm New technology regulations – revolutionary or evolutionary landscape?
During our panel, we want to discuss and evaluate crucial regulations that will shape the financial market in the coming years (AI Act, PSD3, MiCA, NiS2, AML package). We would also like to start with a brief presentation on how these new regulations will interact with existing legal institutions, such as principles of responsibility.
With the panelists, we would like to evaluate the potential effects these regulations will have on the market for both legal and financial services, and the scope of these changes. The panelists will share their opinions and predictions, creating a safe space to discuss which regulations will be most important for the sector and how they will change our everyday lives.
- Łukasz Łyczko, director, attorney at law, PwC Legal Polska
- Bartosz Bigaj, head of international affairs, head of Brussels office, PIU
- Krzysztof Semczuk, Deputy General Counsel, PKO BP
2.50pm – 3.20pm AI – Current Legal Issues
The panel will explore the legal challenges associated with artificial intelligence, including generative AI technologies. It will focus on intellectual property rights (IPR) concerns, such as the ownership and training of AI-generated content. Additionally, the panel will discuss the newly adopted AI Act and its impact on regulating AI development and use in the European Union and Poland. Participants will examine how these evolving legal frameworks address the risks and opportunities presented by AI advancements, as well as their impact on companies.
- Aleksandra Auleytner, head of IP/TMT practice, Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka
- Edoardo Raffiotta, professor, LCA Studio Legale
- Damian Flisak, member of the European Commission’s group of experts (Team Europe Direct), Blue Dragon Institute
3.20pm – 3.35pm Coffee Break
3.35pm – 4.05pm Selling the business – when and how to be ready?
Owning the business is a constant challenge, so is its sale. If you want to sell the business now or in the future you have to be always ready, internally and from the outside. We would like to open the discussion on what are the reasons on selling the business (cash – out, succession, merger, concentration of small size – mid size business), how to be prepared for this occasion and why legal support is a missing puzzle in this process. The panel will be an opportunity not only to listen about various experiences but also to share some of yours and how to overcome problems or challenges in the process.
- Elżbieta Viroux-Benmansour, founding and managing partner, Viroux & Partners
- Iwona Pik, chief executive officer, Polski Holding Rybny
- Marcin Stoń, practice leader, private equity and M&A, Marsh
4.05pm – 4.35pm Current trends in corporate risk management: from criminal compliance to ESG
During this practical session, leading KKZ practitioners will review current trends in corporate legal compliance. The conversation will firstly focus on criminal compliance, where Pawel Golebiewski will share his unique insights from working with corporations after almost 20 years of experience as a business crime police officer. Next, the panel will assess the maturity of ESG-related implementations in Poland. Joanna Chmielinska – one of Poland’s top ESG voices will share her insights and discuss current trends and the enhanced focus law firms need to put on understanding of General Counsels’ approach to risk management.
- Joanna Chmielinska, head of business law department, Kopeć & Zaborowski
- Paweł Gołębiewski, head of the international crime and foreign customer service practice, Kopeć & Zaborowski
- Tomasz Kokoszka, head of legal and compliance, Eastern Europe, Signify
- Kamila Koszewicz-Grzeszczak, vice president, head of global compliance and privacy, head of EMEA legal, GlobalLogic
4.35pm – 5.05pm What consumer protection risks and challenges do new technologies pose? Is it a concern for businesses?
This session will focus on the most relevant and actual consumer protection risks for businesses. These risks include the exponentially increasing regulations, especially in the context of the development of new technologies, the increasing impact of hi-tech giants and the growth of AI.
From the perspective of the Polish market, our speakers will discuss and give examples of UOKiK’s approach to such consumer protection issues. We will share our views on how to avoid or minimize such risks.
- Małgorzata Krasnodębska-Tomkiel, partner, Hansberry Tomkiel
- Dorota Podsiedzik-Malec, partner, Hansberry Tomkiel
5.05pm – 5.20pm Closing remarks
- Francisco Castro, senior research analyst, Legal 500
- Barbara Skardzińska, general counsel, PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe
5.20pm – 7.00pm Drinks and canapes
Speakers
Joanna Chmielinska, head of business law department, Kopeć & Zaborowski
She has 15 years of extensive experience in delivering comprehensive services to enterprises, she excels in the creation, negotiation, and strategic advisory on the execution of a wide array of business contracts. Her expertise is sought after by top-tier executives and senior management within the nation’s most prominent corporations. She has carved a niche in the meticulous planning and seamless execution of corporate transactions, ensuring optimal outcomes for her clients.
Drawing on her extensive experience in strategic consulting, she provides clients with guidance at every phase of the transaction process. From the initial planning stages, through comprehensive legal research, meticulous preparation, and negotiation of transaction documentation, to the final settlement in the post-transaction phase, her counsel ensures a smooth and successful completion.
She is also a seasoned expert in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) matters, leading the team responsible for auditing the Law Firm’s ESG practices.
She is the author of numerous publications on capital market law and commercial company regulations. A seasoned speaker, she frequently leads training sessions and workshops focused on the practical aspects of corporate governance and the functioning of capital companies.
Paweł Gołębiewski, head of the international crime and foreign customer service practice, Kopeć & Zaborowski
He specialises in cases involving manipulation of financial instruments (MAR regulation), insider trading, and conducting brokerage activities without required permits. He has successfully represented clients in professional liability cases, demonstrating his expertise and dedication in the field.
He gained nearly 20 years of experience as an officer in law enforcement agencies such as the National Police Headquarters, the Central Bureau of Police Investigation, and the Capital Police Headquarters.
He conducted and supervised complex investigations related to economic crime and organised economic crime. He collaborated with INTERPOL, EUROPOL, GIIF authorities, foreign services, and coordinated the work of investigative teams. He served as the head of the Polish Asset Recovery Office cell responsible for international cooperation among law enforcement agencies and services in asset tracing
He is a lecturer in the fields of criminal procedure, commercial law, forensic science, international law enforcement cooperation.
Elżbieta Viroux-Benmansour, founding and managing partner, Viroux & Partners
Elżbieta Viroux-Benmansour is the founder and managing partner of Viroux & Partners. Elżbieta has valuable experience in multi-level deal structuring in international transactions, M&A and company transformations. She represents clients in international litigations, including EU competition law disputes. She is an accomplished mediator, successfully acting as a leading counsel in international arbitrations (ICC, LCIA, UNICITRAL, VIAC, SCC, AAA, ICDR, SAKIG, Lewiatan).
Łukasz Łyczko, director, attorney at law, PwC Legal Polska
Łukasz Łyczko, counsel at PwC Legal, specialises in payment services law, banking law and capital markets law. Łukasz provides regulatory advice to financial institutions and entities related to the financial market. He has experience in projects concerning the implementation of the Act on payment services, mobile payment systems, payment cards, electronic money, licensing proceedings before the Polish Financial Supervision Authority, and outsourcing of banking activities.
Tomasz Kokoszka, head of legal and compliance, Eastern Europe, Signify
Head of legal and compliance at Signify, Tomasz is responsible for managing comprehensive legal support for Signify’s companies and management in Eastern European markets. He manages a team of lawyers supporting Signify’s commercial organisations in the region, manufacturing operations in Poland and Hungary, as well as procurement and supply chain organisations. A legal advisor to the District Chamber of Legal Advisors in Warsaw, Tomasz is a graduate of Warsaw University and the Center for American Law.
Kamila Koszewicz-Grzeszczak, vice president, head of global compliance and privacy, head of EMEA legal, GlobalLogic
Kamila is a legal executive with 14 years of experience. She started her career as a law firm advisor working mainly with IT clients. About 8 years ago she decided to transition to an in-house role, and since then served as a legal expert in software engineering companies.
In 2018 Kamila joined GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, GlobalLogic operates design studios and engineering centers around the world. In her 6 years with GlobalLogic she built two global functions (Privacy and Compliance, supporting 23 countries, 32000 people) and one regional (supporting 10 EMEA countries, 6000 people).
Kamila supports M&A activities of the group, building and driving post-acquisition integration plans. Over the last 24 months this covered 5 groups of companies, including 2 in the EMEA region.
She is deeply involved in the progressing integration of the GlobalLogic group with Hitachi, leading the efforts on implementing the Hitachi global compliance program.
Dorothy Hansberry-Bieguńska, partner, Hansberry Tomkiel
Dorothy Hansberry-Bieguńska is a partner in the Hansberry Tomkiel firm. The Firm represents clients before Competition Authorities and courts in complex competition cases in Poland, Brussels and the US. Previously, she worked as a senior trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division as well as an advisor to competition authorities in Eastern and Central Europe. She was the general counsel of UPC Poland and went on to manage another Polish media company. She has overlooked damage actions in Poland from the plaintiff as well as the defence side. Moreover, she has brought her experience to defending clients in cartel matters, including building Article 101(3) TFEU defences.
Anna Hałas-Krawczyk, head of the labour and employment practice, Warsaw office, Greenberg Traurig
Anna Hałas-Krawczyk is the Labor & Employment Co-Chair for Europe and the Middle East, and Head of the Labor & Employment Practice at the Greenberg Traurig Warsaw Office. She is experienced in labor law and has extensive knowledge of management contracts and incentive plans for top management. Her practice focuses on assisting a variety of foreign and domestic entities with employment restructuring, mass redundancies, and preparing incentive schemes for employees.
Robert Gago, head of the competition law practice, Greenberg Traurig Poland
Robert Gago is Head of the Competition Law Practice at the Greenberg Traurig Warsaw Office. He advises clients in the fields of competition and consumer protection law, and economic regulation. His experience includes representation in administrative antitrust proceedings conducted by competition enforcement agencies. Robert also advises on competition law aspects of M&A projects and represents clients in merger proceedings before the Polish Competition Authority, as well as in proceedings before the European Commission. Additionally, he represents clients in court appeals against authority decisions.
Beata Górniak, chief people officer, Stock Spirits Group
Beata Górniak has been the Chief People Officer at Stock Spirits Group since November 2022, where she is responsible for the Group’s HR strategy and processes, as well as ESG issues and internal communications. As part of her role, she works directly with HR departments in the European markets where the Group operates. Previously, she served as HR Director and Member of the Management Board at PKP Energetyka for six years. Beata is an expert in change management and building employee relations, with over 20 years of professional experience. She has led HR departments in companies such as Tesco, Vattenfall, Tauron Group, and Saint-Gobain.
Małgorzata Krasnodębska-Tomkiel, partner, Hansberry Tomkiel
Małgorzata Krasnodębska-Tomkiel is a Polish solicitor and a doctor of legal sciences. For 16 years, she worked at the Polish Competition Authority. From 2008 to 2014, she served as the Polish Authority’s chairperson. Her duties as the chairperson included the protection and enforcement of the EU and Polish competition laws. Ms Krasnodębska-Tomkiel is internationally recognised by senior competition officials and private practitioners as a leading figure in competition enforcement. Her knowledge of and experience with the policies, practices and strategies of Polish and foreign competition authorities puts her in a position to represent companies and their executives in national and international cartel investigations and litigation. Ms Krasnodębska-Tomkiel teaches Polish and EU competition law at the Polish Academy of Sciences and Warsaw School of Economics.
Dorota Podsiedzik-Malec, partner, Hansberry Tomkiel
Dorota Podsiedzik-Malec is a solicitor with Hansberry Tomkiel. She was previously a director of the legal department and deputy director of the market surveillance department at the Polish Competition Authority. As the director of the legal department, she was responsible for finalising the Authority’s decisions and for ensuring that they were consistent with Polish and EU law. As a seasoned litigator, she often represented the Polish Competition Authority in cases before courts of all instances. As a senior counsel in Hansberry Tomkiel, she has represented clients in cases involving private damages, bid-rigging, vertical restraints, abuse of dominance, horizontal agreements, consumer protection and merger notifications.
Iwona Pik, chief executive officer, Polski Holding Rybny
Member of the Management Board and co-owner of Polski Holding Rybny, associated with the financial industry since the early nineties. As a pioneer, she introduced outsourcing of accounting and management accounting for SMEs. She built and successfully sold the largest hazardous waste disposal installation in Europe. Investor. She has lead various acquisitions of companies – she shares her knowledge on how to navigate the financial sphere in large business.
Marcin Stoń, practice leader, private equity and M&A, Marsh
Marcin is the Practice Leader of the Marsh Private Equity and M&A team in CEE and Eastern Mediterranean. He has been dealing with transactional insurance since 2016 and overall has 15+ years of experience in the international insurance market. Prior to joining Marsh, he held various senior underwriting positions in a global insurance company.
Marcin graduated from the Law Faculty at Warsaw University as well as from the Warsaw School of Economics.
Justyna Nowaczyk-Kędziora, legal counsel, Animex Holding
Justyna Nowaczyk-Kędziora is a legal counsel and in-house lawyer at Animex Holding Sp. z o.o. (formerly Smithfield Polska Sp. z o.o.). Her responsibilities include ensuring legal compliance and providing legal support to the group’s companies in Poland, particularly in the areas of competition law and the regulation of the so-called “Contractual Advantage Act.” She has represented business entities in numerous inspections conducted by the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (OCCP) as well as in proceedings before the President of the OCCP.
As a member of the internal legal team, she co-develops compliance systems, particularly in ensuring adherence to competition law, protecting the confidentiality and trade secrets of the group’s companies, and more recently, ensuring compliance with both national and international sanctions. She is also responsible for coordinating and providing legal support for Polish and European M&A projects within the capital group.
Edoardo Raffiotta, professor, LCA Studio Legale
Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of Milan Bicocca. He teaches innovation and artificial intelligence law. He is also a Lawyer – Of Counsel at LCA Studio Legale. By Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers dated October 13, 2023, he was appointed as one of the thirteen members of the Coordinating Committee for the updating of national strategies on the use of artificial intelligence. From 2021 to 2023, he was Legal Advisor to the Guarantor for the Protection of Personal Data. Since December 2021, he has been a Fellow of the Research Center in Public Law and Policy at the Berkeley School of Law – University of California.
Damian Flisak, member of the European Commission's group of experts (Team Europe Direct), Blue Dragon Institute
Doctor of law (Ludwig-Maximilian University in Munich), LL.M., legal advisor with several years of experience in conducting legal disputes, served as director or deputy director of large Polish companies (EADS PZL Warszawa-Okęcie, Poczta Polska S.A.) and head of public affairs at Ringier Axel Springer Polska. Former scholarship holder of the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition in Munich, an arbitrator at the Court of Arbitration at the Lewiatan Confederation and at the Internet Domain Court at PIIT, a sworn translator of German. He is a member of the European Commission’s group of experts (Team Europe Direct), a specialist in the law of the latest technologies, emphasizing artificial intelligence and intellectual property. He provides professional regulatory consulting (public affairs), has issued numerous opinions on national and EU legislative projects, and has co-created Poland’s A.I. development strategy. Author of numerous speeches, trainings for lawyers, and dozens of scientific publications. Lecturer at the National School of Judges and Prosecutors, conducts postgraduate studies at the Institute of Legal Sciences of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Koźminski University, and Warsaw School of Economics and teaches copyright law at the Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology.
Małgorzata Wojnowska, head of legal and compliance, Żabka Group
Małgorzata Wojnowska is head of legal and compliance, group compliance officer at Żabka Group. She specialises in corporate law, civil law, competition law and M&A transactions. She is responsible for legal services to Group companies, corporate governance and development of Group compliance structures, including implementation of corporate governance and compliance programmes with competition law, personal data protection and anti-corruption regulations in Group companies. She has been involved for many years in areas related to transparency of internal and external business processes and the creation of a modern corporate culture based on responsible and ethical business conduct.
Aleksandra Auleytner, head of IP/TMT practice, Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka
Aleksandra addresses issues of rights on intangible assets. She specializes in copyright law (also in the context of generative artificial intelligence), new technology law, industrial property law and e-commerce. In particular, she advises companies in the technology industry, mainly on implementation and maintenance contracts (including those relating to SAP systems) and other contracts typical of the IT sector. In addition, as part of DZP’s IP&TMT Practice, she provides organizations with support in complying with the requirements of the Artificial Intelligence Act. She is a board member of the New Technology Law Association.
Agnieszka Dzięgielewska-Jończyk, general counsel, Nordea
Branch Manager and General Counsel of Nordea Bank Poland with many years of experience in management of legal and compliance functions in IT, construction and finance sectors. Focused on ethical business conduct and sustainable development, as well as diversity, inclusion and equality in employment. Agnieszka is a Vice President of the Polish Association of Corporate Lawyers (Polskie Stowarzyszenie Prawników Przedsiębiorstw) and a member of the Board of the Women in Law Foundation. In 2021, she was included in the Forbes list of top 25 female lawyers in business.
Joanna Urbańska-Łopatka, chief legal officer, member of the management board, PIB Group Poland
Joanna Urbańska-Łopatka is a member of the management board of PIB Group Poland Sp. z o.o. and head of the legal and compliance department for PIB Group in Poland. She has gained extensive professional experience working as a legal counsel in law firms and financial institutions, particularly in matters related to public companies and the NewConnect market. For more than 10 years, she has been active in the insurance intermediary market, advising on corporate and regulatory issues. She is also heavily involved in M&A transactions within the PIB Group in Poland.
Barbara Skardzińska, general counsel, PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe
Dr. Barbara Skardzińska is the General Counsel at PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A., where she oversees six divisions providing legal support to Poland’s national railway infrastructure company and supervises external legal services for 23 regional divisions and various organizational units.
Prior to joining PKP PLK, Dr. Skardzińska worked at top international law firms, including White & Case and Weil, Gotshal & Manges (now Rymarz Zdort Maruta). She has a strong track record in managing complex transactions in commercial, corporate, M&A, banking, and financial law, with a focus on the CEE region. Her experience as an in-house counsel extends to the new technology, energy, and space sectors.
Dr. Skardzińska holds a Ph.D. in international space law from the University of Warsaw and degrees in law, environmental protection, and international economic relations. She is also a graduate of the Stern Leadership Academy at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Having studied and conducted research at over 20 institutions worldwide, she has contributed to numerous research projects, including those for the Polish National Science Centre and the Polish Space Agency.
She has been recognized as one of the ‘Top 25 Women Lawyers in Business’ by Forbes Women and listed among the ‘Top 50 Lawyers to Follow on LinkedIn.’ Additionally, she received a special award as a ‘lawyer hard to classify’ in the Rising Stars – Lawyers: Leaders of Tomorrow ranking.
In addition to her legal work, Dr. Skardzińska is dedicated to pro bono activities, mentoring young women and educating students about space exploration. She co-hosts the podcast Zawód Prawniczka (“Female Lawyer”), which focuses on career development and work-life balance, appealing to a wide audience within and beyond the legal profession.
Francisco Castro, senior research analyst, Legal 500
Francisco joined the Legal 500’s GC Powerlist series in August 2022. As part of its in-house legal research team, Francisco’s work focuses on researching, editing and interviewing some of the most prominent and exceptional in-house counsel of some of the largest companies in the world. He has also played a part in the hosting of the Legal 500 webinar series, which provides market-leading expertise on a distinctive digital platform. Additionally, Francisco has extensive research experience in other fields, such as Public Policy, Higher Education and International Law. Other scientific areas of interest include International Relations, Geopolitics and International Humanitarian Law. Francisco is fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish.
Bartosz Bigaj, head of international affairs, head of Brussels office, PIU
Krzysztof Semczuk, Deputy General Counsel, PKO BP
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Greenberg Traurig is a full service international law firm with more than 2750 lawyers serving clients from 47 offices in Europe, the United States, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia.
Greenberg Traurig’s Polish team comprises approximately 100 lawyers. Over the past 30 years, our team has become one of the pillars of the legal services market in Poland, advising on the largest and most significant transactions and disputes.
Greenberg Traurig’s Warsaw office works with the firm’s other offices worldwide to advise on complex cross-border transactions and global disputes. The firm’s clients include leading Polish and multinational financial institutions and corporations. The team represents clients in a wide range of sectors, including banking and finance, energy, mining, real estate, medical and healthcare, TMT, construction and FMCG.
PwC Legal Poland offers comprehensive support in areas of law relevant to the business. Mergers and acquisitions, contracts, employer-employee relationships, functioning on a competitive market – all these aspects of business activities call for expertise in legal matters.
Our lawyers are experts who combine their knowledge of law with their experience of its application in business. Cooperation with PwC consultants from other service lines (tax advisory, business advisory, cybersecurity, audit) enables us to offer comprehensive services to businesses, including legal matters.
We combine our knowledge of law with a broad business awareness which takes into account the specific characteristics of our clients’ industries. And all under the name of PwC – a recognised firm which provides comprehensive professional services.
Hansberry Tomkiel is a unique competition law firm that combines experience of lawyers who worked previously in competition authorities (the Polish Competition Authority; Antitrust Division of the US Department of Justice); as a general counsel (UPC Poland); and in other law firms (Wardynski & Partners). Specifically, we well understand a regulator’s practice and approach in competition matters such as cartels, illegal horizontal and vertical agreements, abuses of dominance and concentrations.
In working with our clients, we construct solid defences built on facts (and we excel in analysing and uncovering facts), the law, the market, and economics. If a client chooses to cooperate with a Competition Authority (leniency or a settlement), we are adept in assembling the facts and positions to meet the expectations of the Authority and to achieve a client’s chosen goal.
In each industry in which our clients are involved (for instance: energy distribution; publishing; banking and financial institutions; retail (supermarkets); television; away-from-home paper products, railway parts), we invest many hours of our own time in learning the industry deeply.
Zaborowski Law Firm (KKZ) is one of the leading legal practices on the Polish market, boasting the largest team in the country dedicated to criminal law in its broadest sense. Specialising in complex cases involving criminal law, white-collar crime, and compliance – particularly in the context of implementing ESG strategies. KKZ also offers comprehensive services in corporate law, employment law, and HR, and provides expert assistance in managing media and reputational crises. The firm represents clients in all types of domestic and international proceedings.
In addition, KKZ conducts professional audits, including investigative audits, employee relations reviews, and internal investigations. The firm serves a wide range of clients, from Poland’s largest private and state-owned companies to prominent business leaders, journalists, and politicians. KKZ consistently earns numerous international awards and recognitions for its excellence.
Viroux & Partners is a small but talented law firm, based in Warsaw, Poland, providing legal services for local and international clients. Our team consists of highly regarded lawyers, having previously worked at major international law firms and earned their reputations by executing exceptional and high value transactions and settling disputes for clients. We have brought our knowledge and ability to build relationships to Viroux & Partners. Our lawyers have represented some of the biggest companies and participated in some of the most high-profile and complex transactions and disputes across Europe.
Domański Zakrzewski Palinka is the largest independent Polish law firm. It has a team of almost 180 experts advising in 11 practices and 40 specialisations. DZP has offices in Warsaw, Poznań and Wrocław and advises both Polish and foreign companies and investors representing almost all branches of the economy. DZP’s experts are regularly awarded and recommended in national and international opinion-forming sector rankings.
Thanks to over 30 years’ experience, DZP’s support not only involves an interpretation of the law and case law, but also takes into account the business context.
One of the fastest growing areas of DZP’s expertise is the law of new technologies with particular emphasis on AI aspects. Experts from IT&TMT Practice advise Polish and foregin clients upon concluding and negotiating agreements governing intellectual property rights and implementing digital transformation solutions. They also provide legal support in managing cybersecurity incidents.
At Ligit, we support both international and domestic enterprises in effectively navigating the complexities of the Polish legal system. We blend the attention to detail and commitment to quality—hallmarks of premium law firms—with a modern approach to team culture and work organization.
Our foreign clients appreciate our ability to seamlessly adapt Polish legal realities to align with their own frameworks, languages, and cultural contexts. Through our extensive international network, we are well-equipped to assist Polish businesses in handling multi-jurisdictional challenges.
Our clients span diverse industries worldwide. We have a proven track record in assisting businesses across sectors such as financial services, healthcare and life sciences, consumer and retail, energy and utilities, technology and innovation, and industrial operations. We also provide bespoke legal services to high-net-worth individuals.