Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka
Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka‘s wide-ranging client roster consists of companies from various industries, such as the FMCG, retail, energy, media and advertising, pharmaceuticals, and logistic sectors. The 'diverse' team is well versed in representing these clients in proceedings before the Polish Competition Authority, in addition to assisting them with the implementation of compliance programmes. Jarosław Łukawski chairs the group and ’binds the competition department together and gives it dynamism and momentum’.
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Testimonials
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‘DZP's practice dealing with competition and related issues and antitrust matters is very dynamic. DZP's team responds immediately, and we feel that it keeps its finger on the pulse.'
'DZP is very knowledgeable when it comes to really understanding the FMCG market in Poland. This is knowledge that goes significantly beyond the usual standard of legal services. In matters requiring a deep understanding of the business, the practice at DZP is often our first choice.’
‘The leadership of Jarosław Łukawski, who binds the competition department together and gives it dynamism and momentum, is very evident. It is apparent that Jarosław Łukawski is substantively responsible for the advice that is prepared by his team.’
'They harmonise a lot together.'
'Very strong client-focused team with in-depth knowledge of the FMCG industry. Their support is always pragmatic with an efficient manner and business oriented.'
'Jarosław Łukawski has vast experience in competition law matters, but it is his excellent practical understanding of businesses that makes him stand out. He knows the industry well and is up to date with the authorities' activities.'
Key clients
- InPost
- RMF
- Richardson International
- Mars Poland
- Hanwha Solutions Corporation
- GS Energy Corporation
- Brown-Forman
- Kanno Seimen Co., ltd
- Abbott Laboratories
- Lidl Polska
- Polskie Górnictwo i Gazownictwo Naftowe Obrót Detaliczny
- Pamapol
- DaesangCorporation
- Mylan Polska
- Mercedes Benz Polska
Work highlights
- Assisted Hanwha Solutions and GS Energy with securing a clearance decision in merger proceedings involving the creation of a JV, in which they will invest more than $500m for the production of ethylene vinyl acetate.
- Acting for Polish radio broadcaster RMF in proceedings concerning whether there was cooperation between radio stations which resulted in limited market access for a major Polish state-owned radio station.
- Advising Richardson International on merger control issues pertaining to the acquisition of Ragleth.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jarosław Łukawski