The team at Clifford Chance, Janicka, Kruzewski, Stosio i wspólnicy spólka komandytowa assists clients with an array of both contentious and non-contentious matters ranging from representing clients before the Polish Supreme Court on cartel and enforcement matters, as well as advising on consumer protection issues, such as selective distribution and green claims. The firm’s growing client base is formed of international and domestic players within a vast range of industries, notably, banking and finance, retail and e-commerce. Iwona Terlecka leads the practice, with expertise across both Polish and EU competition law, showing prowess in technically complex antitrust matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘We have worked with Clifford Chance for many years. Highly qualified staff ensure the quality of services is at the highest level.’

  • ‘We recommend Iwona Terlecka, who is responsible for the team and perfectly organises the work and supports with her extensive knowledge.’

  • ‘Broad experience and good communication, business-oriented and practical approach.’

  • ‘Iwona Terlecka is a very experienced and professional lawyer, and a very helpful and kind-hearted person.’

  • ‘The team is always available and happy to help. The Clifford Chance style of drafting documents is exceptional.’

  • ‘Iwona Terlecka was very engaged, with superb knowledge of the sector, and has huge experience working with regulators.’

Key clients

  • Allegro
  • Ringier Axel Springer
  • Darling Ingredients International
  • Waterland
  • L'Oréal Polska
  • Carrefour Poland
  • Pfleiderer Group
  • A. Weber
  • Lafarge (Lafarge/Holcim)
  • Mondelēz Polska
  • Abris Capital Partners and Graal Group
  • Związek Banków Polskich

Work highlights

  • Advised Allegro in the appeal proceedings against the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection's decision to impose a fine.
  • Advised A. Weber, before the Polish Supreme Court, in an action for the annulment of an OCCP decision.
  • Representing Darling in merger proceedings.

Lawyers

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Iwona Terlecka
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Iwona Terlecka