‘The team has a very good market position, particularly internationally. Lots of big cases go via the Polish data protection team as they are well connected with the strongest peers in Europe, and thus in a position to provide cross-border advice.’

‘Bird & Bird’s Data Protection department is very professional with extensive knowledge of GDPR in marketing. Clients can rely on the lawyers’ opinions and advice as they are keeping their eyes on changing GDPR rules and regulations on the Polish market.’

‘They have an ability to understand the technology behind data protection and cybersecurity matters that is far superior to most peers. They do justice to Bird & Bird’s global reputation.’

‘Izabela Kowalczuk-Pakuła is the heart and soul of the data protection team. She is extremely hard working and focussed. She has stong connections and is capable to steer big international projects.’

‘Izabela Kowalczuk-Pakuła is clearly a standout partner; she is tech-savvy and brilliantly able to bridge cultural gaps.’

‘Izabela Tarlowska is very professional, with very good knowledge of GDPR in marketing, and she is very helpful and dedicated to the client.’

‘Emilia Stępień has extensive experience.’

‘Izabela Kowalczuk-Pakuła, Marta Kwiatkowska-Cylke, and Emilia Stępień all create a unique client-legal counsel connection, providing spot-on and easy-to-apply advice in uncertain regulatory environments. Outstanding team overall.’

‘A very knowledgeable team with lots of experience.’

‘Dentons have great territorial coverage, delivering fast and accurate advice across many jurisdictions.’

‘The key benefit of working with the Polish team is their ability to support APAC in-region local counsels with a global, strategic view while going the extra mile to deliver high quality advice.’

‘The team is well specialised on AdTech privacy issues.’

‘Karolina Cotronei is a commercial lawyer who has a great understanding of business and works tirelessly for her clients’ objectives.’

‘Karolina Cotronei is brilliant.’

‘KLM is unique because it combines a business-oriented approach to legal advice with a reliable, strong, scientific position on the problems being solved. Cases that go to the law firm are always complicated and difficult, and the approach of the partners gives clients a sense of security.’

‘Great experts in data protection. Thorough knowledge and ready to deal with complex matters.’

‘Commitment, professionalism, willingness to help, and finding non-standard solutions are strengths of the team. This is a unique law firm on the market – the commitment and level of understanding of the business, as well as the need to become familiar with the entire process, puts this law firm above others.’

‘Offering business-oriented solutions and possible legal frameworks is something that distinguishes this company from others.’

‘Anna Kobylańska has excellent knowledge of GDPR, outstanding business understanding, and the will to understand the processes and issues clients are addressing, also indicating the potential effects of the action from the point of view of other areas of law, such as competition law or copyright law.’

‘Anna Kobylańska is friendly, to the point, and helpful.’

‘Marcin Lewoszewski is friendly and has a good approach to data protection.’

‘Marcin Lewoszewski stands out. He gives quality, he works more than a client could imagine, and he delivers what he promises. He is a heavyweight player in data protection litigation.’

‘The team’s strengths include in-depth knowledge around the subject matter, excellent understanding of the client’s business and limitations, and a unique ability to cover coordinated advice from different jurisdictions across the CEE.’

‘There is a willingness to go the extra mile to understand a client’s business, including a personal review of the operations and a proactive approach to getting knowledge of existing policies.’

‘What is unique while working with CMS, is not only that CMS may provide legal advice for many different jurisdictions within the EU, but clients are always receiving legal advice for different jurisdictions in one package, and answers are comprehensively coordinated internally within CMS and in the same format.’

‘The effort, energy, and professionalism of all lawyers is highly appreciated. Strengths include collaboration, a can-do attitude, a willingness to listen, and support.’

‘Damian Karwala is responsive and precise with a practical approach. He has exceptional knowledge of cross-border transfer subjects.’

‘Tomasz Koryzma and Damian Karwala have both earned a lot of trust by being responsive and delivering products that are beyond high expectations. They clearly have in-depth knowledge of the tech industry and can easily be plugged into many different regulatory or commercial challenges.’

‘Tomasz Koryzma is an excellent organiser of the team, allowing it to respond quickly and effectively.’

‘Adriana Zdanowicz-Leśniak provides uniquely business-oriented advice and has a very professional attitude, presenting open communication, willingness to help, discuss different perspectives, and share best practices.’

‘Bartosz Marcinkowski with his team delivers a professional service.’

‘They provide international customers with rapid, detailed, and customer-oriented support.’

‘The team has strong knowledge regarding legal regulation as well as practical insight into the market.’

‘The fact that the team at KG Legal is not only very knowledgeable, but also very flexible, makes them stand out. Technology wise, they are very modern.’

‘The team is very skilled and clever, and clients are always very satisfied when working with them.’

‘Małgorzata Kiełtyka has very practically-oriented solutions. She is a brilliant lawyer and is very responsive and attentive to client’s needs.’

‘Kazimierz Jakub Gładkowski is an experienced and seasoned lawyer who is fast and smart. He is very experienced in both data protection and life science matters.’

‘The intelligent and ambitious Kazimierz Jakub Gładkowski and Małgorzata Kiełtyka stand out from the competition because they are very good lawyers, and are also very kind people and very practical in their advice. They are excellent lawyers and understand technical matters very well.’

‘Both Kazimierz Jakub Gładkowski and Małgorzata Kiełtyka are not only true experts in the field of data protection, but they are also very flexible and available any time. Their advice is concise, prompt and proactive.’

‘Practitioners demonstrated commitment and professional knowledge in the area of personal data protection. They confirmed their high legal qualifications, which they combine with understanding of solutions.’

‘The team is very strong and in fact one of the strongest in Poland.’

‘Ludmiła Łucza, Magdalena Kaleta-Maniak and Lucyna Brayshaw are an excellent support for all privacy matters.’

‘Extremely flexible team who will do their best to meet tight schedules and provide a fast turnaround.’

‘Bartosz Kolarz has a broad and unique legal knowledge in data protection and TMT. He is able to clearly explain even the most complex legal issues. He also has an outstanding business approach.’

‘Katarzyna Wężyk provides very skilful explanations and translations of legal terms and language to make them easier to understand.’

‘Andrzej Boboli, Bartosz Kolarz, and Łukasz Pociecha are individuals that are masters in their field.’ 

‘Andrzej Boboli is great to work with as he combines data protection knowledge with expertise in technology and IT, which enables him to guide through complex processes such as database migrations or implementing new IT systems. He is visible in the market and his commentaries are noted and taken as reference for in-house lawyers.’

‘Great expertise and strength in depth that is consistent with a much larger firm.’

‘Very professional and committed and have the ability to propose practical and business-oriented solutions to any possible issues.’

‘Combining in-depth legal knowledge with practical insight of applied technologies.’

‘Maciej Gawroński and Piotr Biernatowski are truly engaged in resolving customer challenges, applying their creativity and unique expertise.’

‘Michał Ćwiakowski has extensive knowledge in the field of personal data protection in the financial market. Cooperation with him is a great pleasure.’

‘Maciej Gawroński has particular data privacy expertise. His client care and understanding of what they actually need is second-to-none. He provides great value.’

‘They have good knowledge of the industry, not just law. They know how to combine legal expertise with the business needs of the client.’

‘They are easy to cooperate with, delivering solutions and not complications.’

‘A responsive, proactive, and diligent data protection team that finds pragmatic solutions to tricky problems.’