Employment in Poland

‘Good commercial advice, good value on rates and know our business well.’

‘ I always appreciate the support provided by CMS, containing not only information about law regulations but also advice concerning possible solutions and risks combined to them.’

‘The advice provided by them is always detailed, on time, containing proper interpretation.’

‘Tomasz Sanciewicz has a very commercial practice, does not sit on the fence, knows our business and is very responsive.’

‘The team is unique in that it acts fast and swiftly with great quality of advice and execution; you can rely on this team to get the results your business needs.’

‘Dentons is my preferred firm for employment law in the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland. They are practical and realistic in their advice, often explaining the law and the practice to manage our expectations.’

‘Very responsive, great attention to detail and very flexible. Nothing is too much trouble.’

‘Clear understanding of our company; excellent communication and advise.’

‘Magda Słomska is very knowledgeable, willing to go the extra mile, provides outstanding advice.’

‘They’ll explain what the law says vs what we find in practice and the real risk of the decisions we make. Standout individuals Poland are Aleksandra Minkowicz-Flanek (the best employment law litigator) and Magda Słomska.’

‘Unparalleled practical approach to complex legal issues; flexibility; creativity in terms of finding the most suitable solution.’

‘I really value the fact that DLA Piper helps us to implement unusual solutions like unlimited holidays and additional leave plans, these require an open mind and creative approach.’

‘The people are the greatest value; their high personal culture, willingness to help and, of course, professionalism and knowledge, inquisitiveness and never giving up, always putting the client’s good first.’

‘Agnieszka Lechman-Filipiak- High level of English and has a very good approach in explaining Polish employment law to foreigners.’

‘Dominika Nowak is a great lawyer with a pragmatic and creative mindset. I like working with her, which is why this has been a standing relationship for over 4 years now.’ 

‘Mr Hubert Hajduczenia – organisational skills, the competence and practical experience in the field of labour law, especially procedural aspects of labour law, the enthusiasm and readiness to engage in research and educational projects.’

‘Michlał Synowiec is a fantastic lawyer. He is incredibly responsive and helpful and always ready to go the extra mile for his clients. His advice is succinct and commercial and he excels at finding a practical solution.’

‘We particularly value the project management skills that all B&B lawyers possess. They do not only respond quickly to legal problems and queries, but they are always proactive and take a lead in managing projects for us. They ensure that our needs are met timely, with fully understanding of our business, specifics of the IT sector and our organization. Thanks to such comprehensive support we have full trust in them as our legal advisors.’

‘The team has good knowledge with a proactive approach.’

‘Karolina Stawicka effectively supervises all the team members making sure that lawyers are allocated to best fit to the nature of a given query. She is very responsive, proactive and business friendly. Great managerial skills.’

‘Paulina Grotkowska is a leading lawyer involving hands-on support for us. She has a deep understanding of business and clients’ needs when providing a pragmatic approach and to the point advice.’

‘Michal Olszewski is a technical and analytical advisor with deep awareness of cross-practice situations, not only related to employment. Cross-boarder and commercial advisory are also the areas of his expertise.’

‘Barbara Klimczyk is a great negotiator with a strong understanding of court proceedings. She calmly and clearly explains complicated legal problems.’

‘We have been working in the last 12 months with Kacper Podplomyk and Michal Olszewski. Both are very good and thorough lawyers. They are both very nice colleagues to work with and valued by the team and our internal clients.’

‘Responsive, extremely practice oriented, very good market knowledge, uncomplicated, business-enabler type of counsel.’

‘Lawyers have extensive practical knowledge, keep abreast of changing legislation and prepare solutions to implement these changes. The cooperation was particularly valuable during the pandemic.’

‘The solutions presented take into account the needs of business and are not a theoretical interpretation of legal provisions.’

‘We’ve been co-operating with the team for years. They know our company, they are very professional and responsive. Also they coordinate very well with their partners in other countries, so actually they are our contact point in complicated cross-borders matters requiring involvement of lawyers from outside of Poland.’

‘Thr partner, Agata Mierzwa, is the key person we’ve been co-operating for years. She’s the contact person as well when we need consultancy in other areas.’

‘They know the business, the company and the company’s needs.’

‘Agata Mierszwa is very professional, know the people from the company and what is important for them. she knows how to deliver the message and be direct if needed.’

‘Agata Mierszwa is very professional, responsive and accountable.’

‘Good collaboration, intellectual capability and business understanding’

‘I find the Polish labour team under Ewa Lachowska-Brol’s supervision to be responsive, pragmatic and concise in their communications and advice, all of which, as a busy in-house lawyer with an international remit, I very much appreciate.’

‘Capable of supporting us with employment law issues, and providing unique advice for our industry. They always provide us with bespoke advice, and the service always feels personal.’

‘Ewa Lachowska-Brol has amazing knowledge and business understanding, is supportive in every difficult situation and has a great team including Adam Nierzwicki and Paweł Lasota regarding labour law.’

‘Adam Nierzwicki is responsive, pragmatic and concise in his advice and solution focused.’

‘Greenberg Traurig’s employment practice is the best in the class team combining good understating of transactional aspects and management themes involved in MBIs/MBOs and private equity. The transactional team and employment practice team work together and deliver a combined product without the client’s need to coordinate streams. It saves time during intense projects and gives comfort that all conjoint issues are properly addressed.’

‘The team combines top legal expertise and understanding of the client business needs and in particular the economics of the processes they are involved in. What differentiates them from other lawyers is their business approach and responsiveness. Rather than providing legal analysis with pros and cons for the client to decide (which is common for other law firms), they always look for the most practical options and come up with clear recommendations.

‘The employmepnt team of Greenberg Trauris is capable to provide effective and comprehensive assistance on most complex and complicated cases. They have profound experience and knowledge of court precedences. An additional value of the team is their ability to assess the case from practical and human point of view, helping the client to take decisions whether taing legal measures is the preferred option.’

‘I have been working with Anna Halas-Krawczyk at Greenberg Traurig for quite few years on various matters connected with formalization of management and implementation of various incentive schemes in our deals. She combines a broad transaction experience with employment expertise which is unique in the market and what is especially important for us, while we are in the private equity industry. She is very creative lawyer and has a strong problem solving skill while she stays flexible and actually listens to client’s needs.’

‘Anna Halas-Krawczyk has a a strong M&A background and therefore is the first choice for complex management incentive schemes, particularly for private equity and venture capital funds. She understands the needs and expectations of both the management and the shareholders and is with very practical in her approach. I highly value her deep knowledge of the market and her negotiation skills allowing to reach the best results for the client.’

‘Ms. Anna Halas-Krawczyk is one of the best experts in the employment law we have came across. She will provide the client with the certainty as to the best possible solution. Ms. Natalia Wolkowycka should also be praised as a highly skilled young lawyer.’

‘A distinguishing feature of CDZ is their close cooperation with the client and the willingness to learn about the business context and the needs behind the inquiries addressed to the law firm. After years of cooperation, I have the feeling that the knowledge of the processes by the employees of the law firm is as good as it would be for an internal employee of the legal department. This greatly facilitates work on subsequent projects. Despite the completed calendar, in the event of an urgent need for consultation, we have never been left without support. The law firm supports our HR department also in the education of our management team, which positively affects their independence in fulfilling the role of people managers. During the pandemic, despite the lack of the possibility of personal meetings, the cooperation did not suffer in any way, and the use of videoconferencing tools used by our company made the cooperation run smoothly and effectively.’

‘Our main point of contact is Mr. Dariusz Zimnicki, who has been supporting us for years in matters of labour law, civil law contracts and any other topics that arise in our organization. It is very important to understand our business needs, which means that the opinions and analyses delivered by Mr Zimnicki are adequate to the realities in which we operate and possible to implement. His communication skills are also exceptional. Both in contact with our management board, finance departments, HR or directly with people managers at various senior levels. He is always able to transfer knowledge and practical examples to a group of listeners. He is also a great business trainer – delivered in person as well as through videoconferences, the training provided is practical and engaging for the audience. He knows our company very well, is aware of the challenges we’re facing, knows our internal processes and policies and this makes the collaboration really smooth and effective.’

‘Our company operates on the retail sector. With Clifford Chance, we have always found very capable consultants who can provide effective solutions to our problems, especially when they are are linked to the specificity of our sector. They are always very responsive and proactivie to find specific solutions and advice for our cases.’

‘Very responsive, practical advice and knowledgeable.’

‘Excellent balance of knowledge and experience.’

‘Tomasz Derda provides an excellent level of service.’

‘Tomasz Derda is always available and a hands-on lawyer who provides practical and to-the-point advice.’

‘Up to speed on all changes and cooperative.’

‘I found the Gide team (Mr. Pawel Grzeskowiak and Mrs. Magdalena Kalinowska) really professional, very supportive and able to give our company a great help in dealing with sensitive issues.’

‘In our cooperation we focus on the people, their in-depth knowledge of the EU and Polish employment law as well as their responsiveness, soft skills (problem solving, coalition building, team spirit) that are also essential to our work and mission as the employers’ lobbying organisation. Gide Employment Department is a unique combination of legal competence with passion to law and strong sense of mission in defending the legitimate rights of the members of our organisation in the EU and Polish legislative process.’

‘We very much appreciate working with Joanna Jasiewicz. She has many years of experience in Polish and European labour law, as well as experience of trade union law, and it shows through her work. Joanna is an incredible advocate, extremely competent and constantly developing her skills. She has a well-rounded education and is extremely knowledgeable, which means she is able to advise on the most complicated and problematic matters. Her work is always of the highest standard with full focus on solving the problem and passion to law. Her combination of knowledge and experience in Polish and European law has proven to be extremely valuable on many occasions.’

‘Adam Pawlak is a very helpful person. Paweł Grześkowiak is very experienced and trusted advisor.’

‘Mrs. Magdalena Kalinowska appears from the beginning as an outstanding professional in legislation knowledge.

Mr. Pawel Grzeskowiak is a great leader who takes into consideration the different circumstances to be considered from a management point of view too.’

‘The team was very communicative and responsive to business needs which we value most. Undoubtedly, the team members are extremely knowledgeable and thorough when providing advice and recommendations. Although the project involved several team members, everyone was kept informed of all parts and stages of the project.’

‘Although they are external advisors, they become members of the client’s team. This is very important to us. They try to get to know the specifics of the client, how things work and what values are important to the client. As a result, they are able to provide legal advice tailored to the client’s needs, both in terms of form, level of detail and providing the communication expected by the client. They are great professionals. They maintain full professionalism both in strategic projects – key projects for the client, as well as in day-to-day HR support. Apart from that, they are just nice people.’

‘Olesinski & Wspólnicy are very professional. We cooperated on many different cases, from various fields. They have always shown a great knowledge and interests inside topics which at the end covered the cases from many angles. You can count on them whether a simple law advise needed or on very complicated topics.’

‘The knowledge base in the team is quite broad and we were able to deal even with complex topics. This has enabled us to build a relationship and I know what to expect from each person. I know I can rely on them. I really appreciate the support in the form of a newsletter or blog and I often get updates on things we have worked on in the past in case of any changes. The knowledge base in the team is quite broad and we were able to deal even with complex topics.’

‘A very strong point is the quick response to the discussion of the problem and the communicative language that allows both parties to understand each other. Understanding the client and having a positive attitude towards him make the company stand out from the crowd.’

‘I always get a comprehensive service – not only legal advice, but also documentation preparation, trainings, translations. We can always meet to discuss the problems, explain our business needs. I appreciate the most working with: Ludmiła Łuczak, Katarzyna Jarczyk and Lucyna Brayshaw.’

‘Ludmiła Łuczak has professionalism, timeliness, knowledge and a highly personal service.’

‘I’ve been working with Natalia Komarzanska. She is an outstanding lawyer with high attention to detail. She puts the client’s interests first, and you can be confident her recommendations are backed by experience and intensive research. I know we’re in good hands whenever she represents our company in negotiations with third parties.’

‘Top market knowledge, always listens to client needs, and looking for the best possible solutions. In comparison to other firms, this firm is a boutique with unique people on board and a diverse team, delivering the highest quality.’

‘The law firm is a specialist in many areas of law which allows them to provide comprehensive services in the shortest possible time. The lawyers of the law firm understand the needs of the client’s business and are looking for unconventional, effective legal solutions.’

‘I find the whole collaboration exceptional; as a company we are impressed with the quality of the service, all issues/cases are always resolved and dealt with professionally. Time devoted to give us professional legal advice, a flexible and individual approach, commitment and support, being quick and efficient – that all makes Sadkowski & Partners Law Firm stand out from others.’

‘The best support in terms of labour law and immigration law. Very eager to support immediately when the problem arises. The lawyers know not only legal aspects but also practices of regulators and clerks.’

‘They know the law, they are very competitive, they specialise in narrow sections of the law, none of the queries is left unanswered, which comes in a very short time, the opinions issued by them are insightful, comprehensive and accurately describing the topic raised.’

‘Lawyers with whom I cooperate are always ready to cooperate and provide legal assistance, they replace themselves in the absence of one of them, they are characterised by great legal knowledge, they know where and how to look for answers, they are conscientious, timely, the materials that the client receives from them are precise, they willingly invite you to participate in trainings and webinars prepared by them, lectures.’

‘The lawyers with whom we work are distinguished by outstanding knowledge, experience and punctuality, as well as the ability to build good relationships with clients. In particular, this applies to partner Marzena Łabdź and director Michał Wysocki.’

‘I have the pleasure to work with Michal Wyslocki – Director of the Immigration Law Department at Sadkowski & Partners Law Firm. The communication and collaboration is impressive. He is a real professional, always accessible with a ready solution offered. Being our main advisor and coordinator of all major cases, he makes our cooperation very smooth and seamless. We do appreciate his individual approach, flexibility, reliability, great knowledge, experience, expertise, commitment, support, and efficiency. On a daily basis, I work closely with Marta Pietrzak, a trainee advocate. Though she is not very experienced, yet her great commitment and enthusiasm makes our cooperation very successful.’

‘Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak is a large organisation employing many high-class specialists specialising in selected areas. I am very impressed with their extremely accurate assessment of a given situation, the selection of appropriate specialists to solve the problem and their mutual cooperation, which ensures complete comprehensive service.’

‘The firm has a large team of lawyers. They have experience in all areas related to employment law. They are always able to provide comprehensive advice of the highest quality.’

‘I work mainly with Agnieszka Fedor. In my opinion, she is an absolutely unique lawyer, in addition to substantive knowledge and vast legal experience, she has an extraordinary sense of business issues and people management. I can always rely on her knowledge and accurate assessment of the situation.’

‘Most often I work with Filip Sodulski in the field of labor law. This man is distinguished by great self-control, an accurate assessment of the situation, the ability to react very quickly and extremely professionally to the situation. Moreover, he is fluent in English, and the arguments used by him mean that, no matter what the topic, I always feel safe when he leads me by the hand through a problem, even if it is quite complex in my opinion.’

‘SPB is our major legal services partner related to employment matters. We have used their services for a broad range of topics over the years.. We really appreciate the quality of their services, timeliness, flexibility and willingness to go the extra mile’

‘Ms. Malgorzata Grzelak’s depth of knowledge, her ability to recommend the most suitable solution for business, her proactiveness, and her flexibility are some of the traits which set her apart from other legal counsels.’

‘Wiewiorski is able to present high competence in all areas we need: company ordinance, strategic planning and taxation. They give a personal touch, respond quickly and do as I ask. In many cases I appreciate that they are able to keep the pace up on legal projects even more than we as a company can. It is this personal touch that makes us as a company special. Further, Wiewiorski take time to understand us and our business and propose solutions not just from the law but specific to us. This has resulted in never having to clarify any piece of work in more detail than the initial discussion and always being happy with the result.’

‘Wiewiorski Legal practice is first of all a very capable company, with a high level of presented substantive legal knowledge.  All the cases prepared by them are always done precisely, comprehensively and also with high attention to describing all potential risks, related to the compiled topic. I would like to highlight two new solutions, that have been introduced lately and are, in my opinion, a very helpful for the partner companies: first one is a newsletter, a short summary of the most important law changes, which is send over to customers, as a guideline and quick acquired material, and the second new solution is a training offer, which is provided as additional and fully customized product for the customers, when the agenda can be individually discussed from the beginning, based on a customer needs. I truly appreciate all the innovations, presented by Wiewiorski legal within last 1-2 years.’

‘They do understand the business, they are very interested in our company and thanks to that they do know what sort of service is required. They are in touch with the client, responding to each need we had or have and thanks to that this is very outstanding service on the market. They have legal counsels who are experienced in many areas which is very helpful because many times the cases are complicated and broaden consultations are required.’‘

Wiewiórski Legal has remarkable deliverance of unique solutions in aspects of Labor Law. I have been working three years with Labor Law team. During this time Wiewiórski Legal shares and represents positively our vision how to cope with the unique cases that we participate in. The help provided to us is very practical, based not only on regulations but above all on experience.’

‘Marek Wiewiorski himself is the key here. His approach to us has adapted over time as he has learned what we need. He steers everything. I have come to trust Marek to a level where I no longer request quotes for work, I know he and his team are fair players.’

‘I value in Magdalena Szeptycka’s attention to detail and precision within the topic description, we can be sure we will receive the fully described analysis with all the risks, potential solutions and also assignment to the legal basis. The way of answering and analysis is comprehensive and supportive.’

‘In the last year of our long-term cooperation, attorney Magdalena Szeptycka particularly distinguished herself. Ms Szeptycka is an excellent specialist in the field of labour law. She kept track of the complex changes in the law during the pandemic and thanks to her help we were able to obtain significant help in order to keep our level of employment. Ms Szeptycka was available within several dozen minutes and at various times of the day (also in the evening). Ms Szeptycka is distinguished from the competition by the versatile knowledge, which is not limited only to labour law, and this allows her to recommend more appropriate business decisions.’

‘Magdalena Szeptycka is a great employment lawyer, understanding business needs and converting them into Polish employment documents. Magdalena was able to present us in very comprehensible manner all options for employing our new staff in Poland and gave us practical insights as to the best solution. We believe that entire Wiewiórski Team represent similar qualities: they are fully dedicated to Clients, speak English, have great technical knowledge and understand needs of international clients.’

‘The WKB employment team lead by Wioleta Polak is one of the best employment teams I have worked with. They care about the client and the effect the client is hoping for, they adjust the approach to individual cases, they have in mind not only the legal provisions and practices but also the business aspects which makes their advices very useful on daily basis. They work quickly and efficiently, providing exactly what is needed.’

‘The most important factors are the people and their attitude to clients.’

‘They are professional and full of engagement.’

‘Very deep expertise and broad experience customer orientation and flexibility proactive approach and recommendation of solutions very hogh quality of work.’

‘The team is highly reliable and provides a very good level of service, also on short deadlines. The team is very communicative, passes the information between team members and cover a team member in case one is not able to join a meeting.’

‘The individuals are proactive, looking for solutions to ensure the business can continue operating smoothly. The cooperation is generally smooth and the tasks entrusted are resolved timely. The associates as well as partners are highly skilled and able to deliver response in a clear and detailed manner.’

‘Monika Walasek and Wioleta Polak are exceptionally high professional expertise, broad experience, great customer orientation, great communication, speed, flexibility and accessibility.’

‘We have been working mainly with Wioleta Polak. Wioleta is on of the best employment lawyers I know, she has vast employment experience, extensive knowledge, great business approach and an incredibly practical sense in matters that require a non-standard approach.’

‘The team are consistent and for our organisation consistency of our legal providers is a must. They are always responsive when needed and always cost conscious given our financial landscape. All requests are dealt with the upmost professionalism regardless of the timelines proposed on anticipated feedback. I cannot fault them at all and will be utilising the firm for the years to come.’

‘efficient and pragmatic legal advice high quality’

‘Team has been quite responsive, despite different time zones. Provides practical advice for managing the nuances of Polish employment law.’

‘They have a good client base of US and UK companies and are used to advising on the issues important to such companies. They apply the law well to client’s situation and give clear practical advice.’

‘I’ve worked most closely with Agnieszka Nowak-Blaszczak. She has been excellent to work with, showing a mastery of Polish employment matters and helping us navigate some complex corporate governance issues. She is responsive and timely, which I particularly value.’

‘Agnieszka Nowak-Blaszczak has provided excellent service. Clear advice delivered in a timely manner. She has a real wealth of knowledge of the issues facing international companies operating in Poland.’

‘The work was very smooth and efficient.’

‘Their general knowledge is the essential, fundamental part of what makes them unique.’

‘The team is very focused, reacts quickly and on time.’

‘The legal advice is on spot.’

‘We have worked with Katarzyna Zwierz-Wilkocka. She is very competent and responsive.’

‘Katarzyna Zwierz-Wilkocka is the main star of the firm, her work is outstanding.’