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DLA Piper Giziński Kycia sp.k.

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 ‘Providing clear guidance on compliance challenges' and 'crafting tailored solutions’, the team at DLA Piper Giziński Kycia sp.k., offers a comprehensive advisory service to a robust client base of domestic and multinational businesses spanning such sectors as banking, insurance and media, on matters concerning cross-border data transfers, data security breaches, big data and profiling. The firm’s day-to-day work consists of handling GDPR implementation projects and providing full-service data protection support. Leading the practice is Ewa Kurowska-Tober, who focuses on IT, data protection and advanced technologies, advising clients in highly regulated areas such as cloud computing, e-commerce, and content and distribution.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘DLA Piper's Warsaw office's privacy and data protection team stands out for its practical and business-oriented approach to navigating the complexities of EU data protection law. My interactions with the team have always been positive, and they consistently demonstrate an ability to balance regulatory compliance with pragmatic, client-focused solutions.'

  • 'One of the team’s greatest strengths is its commitment to delivering on promises. Whether it's providing clear guidance on compliance challenges or crafting tailored solutions, I’ve always found them reliable and effective.'

  • ‘As the head of the team, Ewa Kurowska-Tober brings an exceptional depth of knowledge and leadership to her practice. She has a keen understanding of how privacy regulations impact businesses; her ability to navigate this evolving landscape is remarkable. Ewa's approach is always business-first, ensuring that clients receive solutions that are not only legally sound but also practical and actionable.'

  • 'Overall, the DLA Piper privacy team in Warsaw provides a combination of legal expertise and business-savvy solutions that consistently meet and exceed client expectations.'

  • ‘The data privacy team is always very professional and eager to support not only in the domestic Polish market but also in other jurisdictions of DLA. Very business oriented advice that is always on time.’

  • ‘Responsiveness and understanding of the customer's needs is what characterises DLA.’

Key clients

  • Allegro (with Cinven, Permira, and Mid Europa Partners as the majority owners)
  • Ardagh
  • AUDI
  • Axalta
  • BASF
  • BNP Paribas
  • BorgWarner
  • Capgemini
  • Cognizant
  • Credit Suisse
  • DataTag
  • Generali
  • HSBC
  • ING Bank
  • LEGO
  • LEVI Strauss
  • mBank
  • Michelin
  • Moroccan Oil
  • Dell
  • PEKAO SA
  • Philips
  • Prada
  • PZU
  • Rituals
  • Vodafone
  • Żabka (a CVC Partners company)
  • Disney
  • Orange
  • Standard Chartered Bank
  • YouGov
  • Dell

Work highlights

  • Advised YouGov plc on the acquisition of GfK CP, the European Consumer Panel Business of Germany-based GfK SE.
  • Provided Generali Polska with comprehensive advice related to privacy matters, including advice on group marketing efforts based on shared personal data, cookies and tracking technologies.
  • Advised Renesas on the Polish data protection aspects of the acquisition of US-Australian multinational software company Altium Limited.

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Ewa Kurowska-Tober