Bird & Bird Szepietowski i wspólnicy sp. k.’s privacy and data protection practice is praised as ‘one of the best on the Polish market’ and it handles the entire gamut of data-related matters, including both contentious and non-contentious mandates spanning Poland, the EU and further afield. Its offering also covers multi-jurisdictional strategic projects, data breaches, and proceedings before regulators, as well as support with data transfers, cookie compliance projects, and contract reviews. ’Exceptional‘ dedicated data practitioner Izabela Kowalczuk-Pakuła sits at the helm of the department, and is ably supported by Marta Kwiatkowska-Cylke, who was recently promoted to counsel and has expertise in contract remediation. Of counsel Emilia Stępień is another name of note and frequently represents clients in proceedings before supervisory authorities.

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Testimonials

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‘I have worked with Izabela Kowalczuk-Pakuła and she is an exceptional lawyer with broad knowledge of privacy issues and new technology law. She is also open to share her opinion concerning adoption of the most business friendly and legally safe solutions.’
'They were proactive, intuitive, friendly, flexible with scope, adaptable and a pleasure to deal with. Their technological solution for the project we worked on, although built on the same basic software as the consultancy firm's tool, was streets ahead. The ease of raising and dealing with queries and the interface were second-to-none.'
‘I cannot recommend Marta Kwiatkowska-Cylke highly enough. Her ability to quickly grasp the complexities of issues balanced with an eagerness to understand both the risk appetite and strategic positions taken by my company have made my interactions with her both productive and pleasurable.'
'B&B's data protection department is very professional with an extensive knowledge of GDPR in marketing. I can rely on B&B lawyers' opinion and advice, as they are keeping their eyes on the changing GDPR rules and regulations on the Polish market, helping us to update our policies, other documents and general approach to data protection.'
'Piotr Dynowski is a practitioner who guarantees services at a high level. In an emergency or in the absence of his colleagues, he is always very helpful and serves with his high knowledge and experience.'
‘We collaborate with B&B on personal data privacy matters. We get excellent support also when the timing is very limited and the matter relates to several jurisdictions. I appreciate not only the technical competence and timely responsiveness but also the very easy and to the point communication, as well as the effort made by our advisors to understand our business.'
‘I have been working in the field of personal data protection for over 10 years and I can say with full confidence that the Bird & Bird team is one of the best on the Polish market. The team is distinguished by deep knowledge not only of law, but also business knowledge, allowing their clients to properly assess risk. They guide in-house counsel by indicating which risks are high and which may be potentially acceptable.'
‘Izabela Kowalczuk-Pakuła and Marta Kwiatkowska-Cylke have extensive knowledge in the field and the ability to convey it in an accessible way that is tailored to a specific case. They are very responsive and respond in a perfect manner, especially in situations that may be stressful for the client.'

Key clients

Samba TV
Molecular Worldwide Sp. z o.o.
Michael Page

Work highlights

Advising Samba TV, a US software developer, on its European operations, including on the content of consent and privacy notices.
Advising Molecular Worldwide Sp. z o.o. on organising its digital marketing activities.
Advising Michael Page on various privacy and data protection issues.