Antitrust investigations and related litigation, state aid mandates, and merger clearances are the core areas of strength for the competition group at Dentons, and it is praised by one client for providing ‘hands-on, practical support for complicated investigations’. Agnieszka Stefanowicz-Barańska leads the group and is experienced at representing clients before Polish and EU competition authorities. She is supported by counsel Anna Gulińska, who has expertise in merger control mandates, Maciej Marek, who was promoted to counsel in April 2023, and focuses on matters concerning the new technologies sector.
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‘Legal expertise in their field, up-to-date commercial and industry awareness, and they take the initiative to keep in touch with clients and to share news and latest trends that might affect the client's business.'
‘Good awareness of upcoming legal developments affecting the technology industry, not only regarding competition, but in related areas too.'
‘Maciej Marek is able to deliver relevant advice within tight deadlines in an efficient and actionable manner.'
‘Very good knowledge of the Polish FDI regime.'
‘Very good practical experience.'
‘The Dentons team in Poland provides hands-on, practical support for complicated investigations. Teams are well staffed with high-quality lawyers.’
‘Maciej Marek is very capable of managing complex matters. He understands the business very quickly and is able to provide pro-business legal guidance on the spot.'
Key clients
- Air Products
- Airwair
- Arkema
- Audi
- Axtone
- Can-Pack
- CHG-Meridian
- Costa Coffee
- Dr. Ing. H.C. F. Porsche
- Globalworth
- Maspex
- Hydro Rein
- Munich RE
- Optima
- PCC
- Porsche Investments
- Rolmex
- Steag
- Syntaxis Capital
- TD Synnex
- TEDi
- The Coca-Cola Company
- Valeo
- Veolia
- Volkswagen
- Woolworth
- Yamaha
Work highlights
- Advised Porsche Investments, a Volkswagen Group company, on obtaining a number of unconditional merger control clearances from the Polish Competition Authority for establishing joint ventures between the client and Axel Springer Digital Ventures, a corporate venture capital company, Impact Labs, CCIC, and Beyond the C.
- Assisted Renewable Power Capital with obtaining an unconditional merger clearance from the Polish Competition Authority for the establishment of a joint venture.
- Assisted Munich RE with obtaining an unconditional merger clearance from the Polish Competition Authority for the establishment of a joint venture with Talanx.
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Agnieszka Stefanowicz-Barańska