The team at Hogan Lovells (Warszawa) LLP frequently represents clients in antitrust proceedings before the Polish Competition Authority and the European Commission, as well as in appeals and private enforcement cases. Its offering also extends to advisory services, including on merger filings and control processes. Assisting clients during dawn raids and investigations is another key area of work for the group. Counsel Piotr Skurzyński sits at the helm of the group.
Testimonials
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'They have a very good understanding of the way our business works – we do not need to spend time on detailed explanations, everything clicked straight away. It is important for us that in emergency situations they are available to provide advice at short notice.'
'The leader of the team, Piotr Skurzyński, has great experience and direct contact with the relevant authorities, but is also experienced in acting before Polish courts. I value his ability to seek and find creative solutions. Also, great interpersonal skills and overall very nice to work with.'
'Hogan Lovells provides us with support in competition law. It has the capabilities to minimise legal risk exposure, with limited impact on business goals.'
'Piotr Skurzyński is the best in class, specialising in antitrust law. Combination of his attitudes, including expertise, experience and orientation towards business needs makes cooperation with him an extraordinary experience.'
- ‘Credible and highly experienced team.'
- ‘Very practical and goal oriented.’
- ‘Piotr Skurzyński is a decent and reliable lawyer.’
Key clients
- Uber
- Santander Consumer Bank
- Intel
- BNP Paribas
- Mars
- Kraft Heinz
- Ford
- Castorama
- Makro Cash and Carry Polska S.A.
- Saur
- Hitachi Energy
- mBank
- Nationale Nederlanden Insurance
- Nike
- PVH Europe
- Air Products
- Ergo Group
- Raiffeisen Centrobank AG
- Groupon
- Veolia
- Avon
- Polska Organizacja Handlu I Dystrybucji
- Polska Izba Ubezpieczeń
- Douglas
- Grupa Pracuj
Work highlights
- Representing Veolia Energia Warszawa in cartel proceedings before the Polish Competition Authority and subsequent court proceedings.
- Represented Santander Consumer Bank in a proceeding before the Polish Competition Authority concerning consumer protection issues and representing the Bank in the appeal against the decision to impose a fine of approximately €10m.
- Assisting ID Logistics with securing the unconditional clearance decision of the Polish Competition Authority for the acquisition of Spedimex, a Polish logistics operator.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Piotr Skurzyński