Wiewiórski Legal > Wroclaw, Poland > Firm Profile
Wiewiórski Legal Offices
SWIETEGO MIKOLAJA 81
50-126 WROCLAW
Poland
Wiewiórski Legal > The Legal 500 Rankings
Poland > Employment Tier 3
The employment and global mobility practice at Wiewiórski Legal is based in Wrocław, and has recently been active in assisting clients with matters related to the Covid-19 pandemic, such as remote working. Another new focus for the team is the introduction of compliance advice for HR departments. It is also proficient in managing relationships with trade unions, handling restructurings, and dealing with accidents at work. Firm founder Marek MacIej Wiewiorski and Magdalena Szeptycka jointly head the team.Practice head(s):
Marek Maciej Wiewiórski; Magdalena Szeptycka
Other key lawyers:
Anna Kasędra
Testimonials
‘An exceptionally broad knowledge of different areas of law.’
‘A team of experts specialised in various domains and aspects of law. Regardless of what the request or task is, there’s always an expert available who can provide the necessary guidance.’
‘Makes a difference when it comes to complicated cases that require the attention of different types of specialists. Their in-house experts, supported by the consultants they’re working with, are able to tackle any issue. What’s important is that they do it in a transparent way.’
‘Magdalena Szeptycka is an exceptional expert in the area of labour law. She is able both to lead the project from inception to completion and answer all questions. She is professional, diligent, and practical.’
‘Magdalena Szeptycka is an exceptional advisor on all employment-related matters. Marek Maciej Wiewiórski provides insights and suggestions on better alignment and new initiatives.’
‘Magdalena Szeptycka is a senior lawyer with huge experience from carrying out several projects for international clients.’
‘Anna Kasędra is focused on accuracy and always tries to solve and describe the topic deeply without any doubts and space for over-interpretation.’
‘Anna Kasędra is a great lawyer with outstanding knowledge.’
Key clients
Fresenius-Kabi
Acturis
Kraft Heinz
Knowable
Controlant
Imagination Technologies
Cognitran
Virtido
Eika
Ideal Standard
Coherent Solutions
Meero
Factor Law
Huber Group
Consult.Red
Unic
Work highlights
- Assisted Red.Consult with the TUPE process of taking over a group of employees from a Polish subsidiary belonging to a major global telecommunications and electronic entertainment provider.
- Assisted Controlant with all employment matters related to the opening of a new operation centre in Wrocław, which focuses on real-time monitoring of the supply chain.
- Advised Cognitran on the preparation of a new structure for employing IT specialists, including self-employed contractors.
Poland > Real estate Tier 4
Wiewiórski Legal‘s real estate practice is led by ‘excellent advisor‘ Marcin Wojtasik in Wrocław, with a strong focus on property acquisition transactions and due diligence matters regarding developed properties and greenfield projects. The team also represents clients before administrative authorities, especially concerning applications for building permits, occupancy permits, and planning permission.Practice head(s):
Marcin Wojtasik
Testimonials
‘The team is not only a trusted advisor, but also a business partner that can help you build up and grow your business.’
‘They build very good relationships with the customer that are based on trust and professionalism. The level of knowledge is outstanding and they always go the extra mile to support their clients.’
‘Always treat their clients with a personal touch, focusing on their needs, not just on the law.’
‘Very professional approach. Clearly they have a lot of experience in the field.’
‘Marcin Wojtasik is a person who stands out from the competition with an individual approach, accessibility, good work culture and organisation of work.’
‘Marcin Wojtasik is an excellent advisor.’
‘Marcin Wojtasik has perfect communication in English, taking the lead in discussions with landlords, and debriefing after every meeting.’
‘Marcin Wojtasik is very professional, delivering high-profile services.’
Key clients
Danfoss
Acturis
Knowable
Allegion
Meero
Virtido
Incorpus
Fresenius Kabi
VMA
Imagination Technologies
Unic
Kraft Heinz
Consult.Red
White Drive
Coherent Solutions
Eika
Controlant
Work highlights
- Advised Danfoss on purchasing an office building.
- Assisted Imagination Technologies with the process of negotiating a lease agreement for a new office for a software development centre in Wrocław.
- Assisted Meero with leasing a modern facility for the production of photo shoots.
Wiewiórski Legal > Firm Profile
Wiewiórski Legal was established in 2004 as a one-stop shop, providing comprehensive legal advisory services to foreign and domestic enterprises. Over the last decade, Wiewiórski’s lawyers have built a firm delivering advisory services to the largest enterprises in the Wroclaw region and around Poland, as well as dozens of smaller companies.
In particular, the firm provides legal services to companies undertaking large-scale investment projects in both the industrial and modern business service sectors, helping them structure their investments and manage legal risk. The firm’s support for clients begins at the investment stage and continues with legal assistance in their day-to-day operations. Wiewiórski has developed expertise in areas of crucial importance to foreign investors — issues relating to the commencement of investment projects, labour law (including the rights of trade unions), state aid, real estate issues and legal aspects of company financing. The quality of the firm’s services is attested to by its presence in international rankings, as well as by its client base which includes Fortune 500 companies, many of whom have placed their trust in the firm for years. Wiewiórski Legal operates throughout all of Poland.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking and finance | Marcin Wojtasik | ||
Corporate and M&A | Marek Wiewiórski | ||
Corporate and M&A | Agnieszka Woldan-Waleczek | ||
Employment | Marek Wiewiórski | ||
Employment | Magdalena Szeptycka | ||
Real estate and construction | Marcin Wojtasik | ||
State aid | Marek Wiewiórski | ||
New investments | Marek Wiewiórski | ||
New investments | Agnieszka Woldan-Waleczek | ||
Environment | Marcin Wojtasik | ||
Environment | Agnieszka Woldan-Waleczek | ||
Business contracts | Agnieszka Woldan-Waleczek | ||
Business contracts | Maciej Jarecki | ||
Intellectual property | Marcin Wojtasik | ||
Intellectual property | Magdalena Szeptycka | ||
Dispute resolution | Magdalena Szeptycka | ||
Dispute resolution | Maciej Jarecki | ||
Capital markets | Marek Wiewiórski | ||
Capital markets | Agnieszka Woldan-Waleczek | ||
Competition/antitrust | Marcin Wojtasik | ||
Aviation | Marek Maciej Wiewiórski | ||
Aviation | Maciej Jarecki |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 14Languages
English German Polish SpanishMemberships
Global Business Lawyer Alliance - GBL AllianceOther
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