The labour law team at Kochanski & Partners assist clients with the employment aspects of restructurings and M&A transactions, as well as collective labour matters, such as negotiations with labour unions, and related disputes. Skilled negotiator Anna Gwiazda heads up the practice and has considerable experience, capably supported by Angelika Stanko.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Pragmatic and practical advice on setting up an entity and navigating employment in a completely new country.'
  • 'Anna Gwiazda is excellent at navigating the Polish labour laws and advising on best practice with a pragmatic approach.'
  • 'A partnership relationship, great commitment, very involved in joint projects, good sense of business needs. Full confidence in the recommended legal solutions.'
  • 'Anna Gwiazda - great professional expert, accessible, focused to deliver solutions, delivering on commitments and timing.'
  • 'Availability of cooperation, very fast responsiveness, deep analysis of the issue, meeting the agreed deadlines.'

Key clients

  • Reckitt Benckiser
  • Havi
  • Philips
  • GFT
  • Aras Software
  • Ingenico
  • DSM
  • Ensono
  • Duraline
  • Accor Services Poland
  • Forza Foods
  • Pandora

Work highlights

  • Advising Reckitt Benckiser on the implementation of a remote working project in three Reckitt Benckiser group companies, including a manufacturing company and a trading company.
  • Supporting HAVI Logistics with the implementation of hybrid working regulations.
  • Advising Philips on its workation project, which combines remote work abroad with vacations.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anna Gwiazda

Other key lawyers

Angelika Stanko