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Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka

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The labour law and social security practice at Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka has expertise in trade union relationships, including collective agreements between employers and trade unions. The practice is also active in the employment litigation sphere, especially matters regarding fatal accidents in the workplace and sensitive management disputes. Bogusław Kapłon has significant experience negotiating with trade unions on collective bargaining agreements, remuneration systems and other employee benefit schemes. Kapłon jointly leads the practice alongside Agata Mierzwa, who is praised for her expertise in corporate restructurings, employee transfers and data protection matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They are a great group of professionals, always ready to support, very often ad hoc.’

  • ‘The practice is experienced in finding solutions for big and complicated organisations so that smaller organisations can instantly benefit from this. The communication is maintained direct and easy so you feel welcome and important. Finally, the solutions advised are pragmatic and straightforward.’

  • ‘Always available when needed with quick response times, positive and optimistic nature, very good personal attitude.’

  • ‘I find the team to be highly responsive and efficient, with excellent quality of work.’

  • ‘We strongly attest that Bogusław Kapłon is an immensely knowledgeable advisor who provides crystal-clear and actionable recommendations. It is without a doubt that his advice is the foundation of our informed and successful decision-making.’

  • ‘They are very kind and always willing to help.’

  • ‘Very good communication in the team, division of matters between the lawyers to get complex advice, fast operation.’

Key clients

  • MOUSQUETAIRES GROUP
  • APART
  • BAUER
  • TORPOL
  • WÜRTH GROUP
  • Persa
  • Organon
  • Southco
  • mFInanse (mBank group)
  • Super-Pharm Holding

Work highlights

  • Representing mFinanse, from the mBank group, in social security-related litigation before the Supreme Court and proceedings in front of the Social Security Authority.
  • Advising Bauer in connection with the entry of the union Inicjatywa Pracownicza into two of the Bauer Group companies.
  • Advised on the employment aspects of the PLN1bn acquisition by the Wurth Group of publicly-listed Polish company TIM.

Lawyers

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Agata Mierzwa
Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka
Partner in Labour Law and Social Security Practice. Specialises in labour and social security law, advising on corporate restructuring, internal rules and representing employers in their contacts with trade unions. She has particular experience advising on optimal forms of employing key personnel. Provides counselling on social security issues, including in particular their cross-border aspects. Represents employers in labour disputes over existence of the employment relationship, overtime, discrimination or workplace harassment.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Bogusław Kapłon, Agata Mierzwa

Other key lawyers

Justyna Tyc-Brzosko

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