Praised for its ‘high standard of excellence’, Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k is highly regarded for its employment work involving long-term incentive schemes, post-merger integrations, international employment projects and matters stemming from the tech sector. Anna Hałas-Krawczyk is responsible for steering the group and excels in management contracts and equity-based incentive plans for senior management. Natalia Wołkowycka is highlighted for her expertise in employment-related tax issues involving remuneration for software developers, B2B contracts and incentive schemes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Team with great commitment to the matter entrusted, great knowledge of the market, commercial instinct, pragmatism and a pragmatic approach.’
  • ‘I have had the pleasure of working with Greenberg Traurig, and I must say that the experience was nothing short of exceptional. Their creativity in problem-solving was truly remarkable, consistently offering innovative solutions that greatly benefited our projects.'
  • ‘Unwavering professionalism and ethical commitment: One of the most notable aspects of the law firm is the professionalism exhibited by its members. Their meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to ethical practices are evident in every interaction. This high standard of excellence permeates all aspects of their work, ensuring that clients receive not only expert legal counsel but also the highest levels of integrity and trustworthiness.’
  • ‘I worked closely with Anna Hałas-Krawczyk and her team, and I truly appreciate not only the depth of their expertise but also their strong problem-solving approach.’
  • ‘Anna Hałas-Krawczyk is a responsible person with the highest level of knowledge in her field, responsive and cooperative with an understanding of the client's needs. She is creative and proposes good ideas, with a high personal culture.’
  • ‘GT's employment practice is always our first choice. They understand what we are doing, understand the business, have a lot of experience with PE and VC funds, and know how to communicate with us. We always work with the best, and they are the best team in their field.’
  • ‘Simply put, a partner-like relationship.’

Key clients

  • Symfonia Sp. z o.o.
  • eRecruitment Solutions
  • PIB Group
  • Atlas Ward sp. z o.o.
  • Persistent Systems
  • Żabka Polska sp. z o.o.
  • CVC Capital Partners
  • Stock Spirits Group
  • CORE Foundation
  • Oxfam Foundation in Poland
  • Tripledot Studios
  • Abris Capital Partners
  • Innova Capital
  • Lee Hecht Harrison/Adecco Group
  • Porsche Inter Auto Polska (Volkswagen Group)

Work highlights

  • Assisting Żabka Polska with drafting and implementation of the incentive scheme for its management and key employees.
  • Advised Tripledot Studios on the takeover of around 90 persons based in Czech Republic, Russia and Belarus, and integrating them into the Tripledot’s employment structure.
  • Advised PIB Group Poland on the employment aspects of the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Nord Group companies.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anna Hałas-Krawczyk

Other key lawyers

Natalia Wołkowycka, Angelika Makar