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Baker & McKenzie Krzyżowski i Wspólnicy Spółka Komandytowa's team combines firmwide expertise in digital media, technology and data privacy, with local industry knowledge, providing multinational clients with solid TMT-related services. The group has developed a strong practice in matters pertaining to digitisation, innovation, cybersecurity and regulatory advice, including in relation to fintech. Department head Marek Rosinski is noted for handling strategically important matters, recently advising MasterCard on the introduction of new fintech products in Poland. Counsel Monika Gebel is another name to note, with a specialism in new technology law, e-commerce and video game law, as well as IP, advertising and consumer protection issues.

In 2019, Bird & Bird Szepietowski i wspólnicy sp. k. benefited from the arrival of IT and technology experts Tomasz Zalewski and Paweł Lipski from Eversheds Sutherland Wierzbowski, who now jointly lead the team alongside regulatory expert Piotr Dynowski. The practice, which handles regulatory, corporate, advertising, IP and competition law work, has developed particular expertise in the fintech sector. It also has strong coverage of issues related to gambling, cloud computing, IT projects and blockchain technology, as well as more traditional media and telecoms work.

The practice at Dentons spans media, technology, intellectual property, telecoms and privacy advice, assisting domestic and international clients, including over-the-top providers, phone networks and international banks, with their operations in Poland. In 2019, Igor Ostrowski was promoted to global co-chair of the firm's TMT group, while local department head Karol Laskowski, a media and telecoms expert and experienced copyright arbitrator, became a managing counsel; the group also welcomed senior associate Małgorzata Domalewska from an in-house position at Telewizja Puls, adding substantial experience in film production and television broadcasting advice.

Maruta Wachta sp. j. is entirely dedicated to TMT, advising Polish and international clients engaged in the sector. It is regularly instructed on major IT projects, including outsourcing, but also has substantial experience in relation to film production, advertising, mobile content and marketing communications; as well as drawing on significant data protection and privacy expertise. Founding partner Marcin Maruta jointly leads the team alongside IT contracts specialist Maciej Zackiewicz and data privacy and security expert Marcin Serafin.

Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak has developed a niche in representing software companies in court proceedings relating to the violation of software rights and digital crimes. On the non-contentious front, the team advises IT industry clients, including Microsoft, on licensing issues, cloud computing and personal data matters. It also has expertise in IT outsourcing transactions, e-commerce and the full gamut of data protection matters. The department is jointly led by IP and IT expert Mikołaj Sowiński and personal data and privacy law specialist Agata Szeliga.

Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka's core competencies include media law, covering publishing, television and radio broadcasting, the video games sector, and IT projects relating to healthcare. The group is led by telecoms, internet, e-commerce and data privacy specialist Aleksandra Auleytner and includes counsel Wojciech Dziomdziora, an expert in TMT-related consulting management and public affairs.

Lesnodorski, Slusarek & Partners stands out for media law, intellectual property and matters related to new technologies. The team handles the spectrum of matters for clients in the television sector, assisting producers and distributors with matters such as licensing. It also has a strong data protection practice, as well as experience advising on the implementation of IT systems. Advertising and media law specialist Maciej Ślusarek jointly leads the group with copyright expert Maciej Kubiak.

WKB Wiercinski, Kwiecinski, Baehr is able to handle matters across the spectrum of TMT, including content production and dissemination, procurement, rights protection and licensing. In addition, the group is able to leverage the firm's capabilities in relation to intellectual property and competition law. Agnieszka Wiercińska-Krużewska leads the team, and is regularly instructed by telecoms operators and broadcasters.

Bakowski Law Firm advises clients in the IT, telecoms and new technologies sectors on matters relating to licensing agreements, outsourcing, cloud computing, as well as marketing law issues. The department is led by Zuzanna Łaganowska, an expert in new technology regulations, telecoms law, data protection, as well as experience handling administrative law matters and proceedings.

Clifford Chance's team, led by Marcin Bartnicki, has a strong focus on corporate transactions in the TMT space and, in conjunction with the firm's international offering, is often instructed for cross-border projects. The group also handles standalone work, including the implementation of transitional technology arrangements and data privacy. Another area where the firm has developed a strong practice is fintech, a sector in which the firm handles transactions, regulatory matters and disputes.

Film and television production are core areas of expertise for the team at Czyzewscy Kancelaria Adwokacka, which regularly handles domestic and international media law-related projects. Other areas of expertise include the publishing sector, and the group is regularly instructed on licensing, distribution, defamation and publicity issues. The team's lawyers also have experience in IP and TMT litigation, particularly in relation to copyright and unfair competition. Developing areas for the group, which is led by founding partner Krzysztof Czyżewski, include trade secrets and video game law.

At DLA Piper, the TMT team is a sub-group of the firm's intellectual property and technology department. The group has experience in litigation and commercial issues relating to the emerging technologies, life sciences, insurance, fintech and media sectors. Data privacy is a core area for the group, which is often instructed in GDPR implementation projects. Ewa Kurowska-Tober heads the group.

Greenberg Traurig Grzesiak sp. k.'s practice has significant experience of the implementation and operation of IT systems, and also supports the US-based firm's transactional lawyers, providing advice on the integration of information systems and data migration. Michał Fereniec leads the team, and brings to bear experience in sports law and media rights.

In early 2019, the team at Kochanski & Partners benefited from the arrival of former sole practitioner Maciej Mackiewicz, an expert in cybersecurity issues with a particular focus on cyber-crime and forensics, who now leads the department. Areas of expertise also include the implementation of cloud computing in the banking sector. Karolina Marciniszyn is another name to note, with substantial experience in industrial property litigation.

Olesinski & Wspolnicy's team is led by Warsaw-based Justyna Korycka and Lucyna Brayshaw in Wrocław. The group advises TMT clients on a wide range of issues, including tax reporting, GDPR implementation and e-commerce issues, as well as consultancy related work, such as financial analytics, due diligence and reporting.

Squire Patton Boggs Krześniak sp.k.'s team, led by Eligiusz Krzesniak, handles a steady flow of telecoms regulatory work, as well as regularly advising start-ups and fintech companies on their operations in Poland.