Michał Orzechowski
DLA Piper Giziński Kycia sp.k.
DLA Piper Giziński Kycia sp.k.
Client SatisfactionRegulatory and competition law expertise are united in one department at DLA Piper Giziński Kycia sp.k., with public procurement law expert Michał Orzechowski leading the competition practice, while Andrzej Balicki heads up the regulatory side; the latter is praised by one client as ‘a leading specialist in the market for structuring complex regulatory distribution systems’. Senior associate Agnieszka Staszek is also notable for her expertise in representing clients before the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection. The practice is well equipped to handle multi-jurisdictional antitrust projects and merger control proceedings.
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Testimonials
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‘Outstanding team which is ahead of the competition. Especially strong for regulatory, public procurement and distribution in the life sciences sector.’
‘Andrzej Balicki shines as an inspirational leader and a real mentor for the team. He is a role model of a modern lawyer. He combines business acumen with terrific legal skills.'
'Michał Orzechowski handily navigates through the intersection of competition and procurement law.’
‘Quick reactions from them, great knowledge in the antitrust area.'
‘We worked with Michał Orzechowski and Agnieszka Staszek. They analysed one document for us and conducted a training on competition law. The document analysis was comprehensive and clear and the advice they gave us was very useful.’
‘My main contact in DLA Piper Warsaw is Michał Orzechowski. He is very approachable and understands things very quickly. I strongly recommend him.’
‘DLA Piper stands out as an outstanding advisor combining regulatory expertise with sound antitrust advice.'
‘ Andrzej Balicki is a leading specialist on the market for structuring complex regulatory distribution systems. Andrzej has a unique ability to translate business needs into legal solutions.'
Key clients
- Allergan
- AmeriGas
- Generali
- HCL Technologies
- Burda Media group
- Air-BP Aramco Poland
- Trek Bicycle Corporation
- Żabka Polska
- PKP Energetyka
- Applica.Ai
- Enterprise Investors
- DEME Group
Work highlights
- Representing Air-BP Aramco Poland, a joint venture between Lotos and BP, in merger control proceedings before the European Commission concerning the acquisition of Lotos by Orlen.
- Advising TIM S.A. on all antitrust aspects of its acquisition by Würth Group.
- Advising PayTel on its acquisition of Kar-Tel.
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Practice head
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Andrzej Balicki, Michał Orzechowski