Maruta Wachta and Rymarz Zdort joined forces at the start of 2023 to form Rymarz Zdort Maruta, and technology contracts and IT implementation projects are now the core specialisms of the strengthened TMT team. Managing and founding partner Marcin Maruta heads up the team alongside Michał Pękała, who oversees the dedicated video game and entertainment practice group as ‘a distinguished IT and video games law expert’. This group focuses on the creation and commercialisation of video games, and also fields Jakub Kowal, who is praised as ’one of the leading lawyers in TMT and video games projects’.

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Testimonials

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'I am not aware of any other legal team in Poland that is focused on the game development industry. As such, in addition to their exceptional legal knowledge, each member of the team is well versed in the game development industry, its functioning, innovations, and its day-to-day problems.'
‘Michał Pękała is a very competent team leader; he is a distinguished IT and video games law expert. His pragmatic and client-oriented style, profound expertise and flexibility match his notable commitment. Michał has a wealth of experience relating to contract drafting. Importantly, he also has a deep understanding of what running a business is about.'
'Jakub Kowal is a person for whom client satisfaction is put at the forefront. He has an excellent understanding of the specifics of running a business, which enables him to offer the client a full range of legal and business solutions. Jakub knows not only how to prepare the right contract for the business, but also how to take care of the employee side of the business.'
‘As every year, the TMT team at RZM has provided us with a multitude of legal advice. The ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters by Marcin Maruta and the TMT team is on another level, incomparable to any other law firm which we have ever worked with. They understand what needs to be done as if they were inside our heads.'
‘Marcin Maruta is a true expert, an outstanding example of a lawyer who knows his client and sector. It is simply a pleasure to work with Marcin and his team. I felt safe and sound regardless of the nature of the project.’
'We are convinced that Michał Pękała is undoubtedly the best lawyer for the video games industry. It would not be enough to merely say he just knows the industry as, after many years of working closely with video game companies, it is like he has become part of the industry himself.'
'Jakub Kowal is one of the leading lawyers in TMT and video games projects. He is an experienced lawyer who has been advising video games companies for several years. He is proficient in IT laws and by the accuracy of his recommendations and the quality of work he delivers, you can tell that he has been advising on numerous deals involving new technologies.'
'Jakub Kowal has a significant level of industry knowledge. He is curious and always seeks to understand what information is necessary to clarify the business terms, so he can prepare and negotiate a solid agreement. Jakub is not only very responsive, but also acts proactively, foreseeing our questions and delivering additional practical comments that make his advice easily understandable.'

Key clients

T-Mobile
PKO Bank Polski
Orange Group
Energa Group
Auchan Group
Lux Med sp. z o.o.
OLX Group
BCG
IFS Group
RUCH SA
Centrum Informatyki Resortu Finansów
Netia
Huuuge Games
Operator Chmury Krajowej
4 FUN Media sp. z o.o.
Polska Izba Informatyki i Telekomunikacji

Work highlights

Advising ORLEN on the preparation of a framework agreement for the procurement process for VR system suppliers.
Advised T-MOBILE on an agreement based on cloud solutions to create a tool for aggregating marketing data.
Assisting a client with negotiating a contract for the supply, adaptation and implementation of automated parcel machines.