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Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners Offices
KRÓLOWEJ JADWIGI 170
30-212 KRAKÓW
Poland
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Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners > The Legal 500 Rankings
Poland > Data privacy and data protection Tier 1
The personal data protection team at Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners has a broad-ranging practice, from implementing and applying GDPR and representation before the Polish Data Protection Authority, to assisting with compliance audits and the cross-border transfer of data. Additionally, managing data breaches, data anonymisation, and matters involving biometric data are within the team’s capabilities. Co-founder Xawery Konarski and Grzegorz Sibiga jointly lead the team. In July 2022, Dominika Nowak and Katarzyna Syska were promoted to managing associate and counsel, respectively.
Practice head(s):
Xawery Konarski; Grzegorz Sibiga
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne S.A
Gmina Miasta Tychy
Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa S.A.
Canal + Polska S.A
National Research Institute
Provident Polska S.A.
Gmina Wrocław
RTB House
Poland > Intellectual property Tier 1
For Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners, IP is a key focus and the team advises both Polish and international clients on a range of mandates, including trade mark, patent, and copyright protection and enforcement matters, as well as unfair competition cases. Co-founder of the firm Pawel Podrecki oversees the team from Warsaw. Other key names include Beata Matusiewicz-Kulig in Kraków; as head of the dispute resolution department, she is particularly active in IP litigation. Also in Kraków, Tomasz Targosz is skilled in patent and copyright law matters. Warsaw-based Anna Sokołowska-Ławniczak leads the brand management offering.
Practice head(s):
Paweł Podrecki
Other key lawyers:
Beata Matusiewicz-Kulig; Tomasz Targosz; Anna Sokołowska-Ławniczak; Agnieszka Schoen; Krzysztof Wasilewski; Justyna Sitnikow
Testimonials
‘Outstanding individuals working in academic and business environments, and they take part in many legislative procedures.’
‘They have a great understanding of English law and provide very proactive, pragmatic, and clear advice.’
‘The services are provided very exactly and effectively in a short amount of time. The clients are treated seriously and politely, and the specialists are flexible and well-informed.’
‘Very responsive, clear analysis, very competent, and professional. They provide clear and practical advice on what to do.’
‘Anna Sokołowska-Ławniczak is an excellent practitioner with huge experience in litigation. She can strategically advise clients on all matters related to IP, she understand entrepreneurs, and she is very business oriented.’
‘Anna Sokołowska-Ławniczak, Krzysztof Wasilewski, and Justyna Sitnikow all display high levels of expertise and diligence, and are all a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
Lotte Wedel sp. z o.o.
Maspex Group S.A.
TOUS S.L.
Stowarzyszenie Filmowców Polskich
Awa
Van Pur S.A.
Polfa Tarchomin S.A.
ZF Polpharma S.A.
Ryłko
X-Kom
Asseco South Eastern Europe
Adamed S.A.
Poland > TMT Tier 2
Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners has a strong focus on the TMT sector, and advises domestic and international clients on IT, new technologies, media, and internet-related mandates, including the public procurement of IT services and devices, and financial innovations. ‘Go-to lawyer‘ and co-founder Xawery Konarski leads the team from Kraków; he is supported by financial innovation expert Jan Byrski, IT projects specialist and ‘outstanding lawyer‘ Agnieszka Wachowska, and media and advertising law expert Piotr Wasilewski. Senior associate Karolina Grochecka-Goljan is also notable as ‘a specialist' in the telecoms field.Practice head(s):
Xawery Konarski
Other key lawyers:
Agnieszka Wachowska; Piotr Wasilewski; Anna Jelińska-Sabatowska; Karolina Grochecka-Goljan; Jakub Chlebowski; Marcin Ręgorowicz
Testimonials
‘The entire team are extremely competent, available, and listen to the client’s needs. The team has good energy and is made up of very committed, brilliant, and very positive lawyers who are able to creatively solve problems and go beyond the usual patterns.’
‘They are extremely well connected in the market and are always abreast of the latest local developments, as well as global trends.’
‘The team is very professional, competent, and possesses very deep knowledge in the area of its expertise. Services are delivered with very high quality, and the team’s responsibilities and are very clear.’
‘What distinguishes the firm is certainly the innovative approach to often complex issues that require thorough understanding of business processes.’
‘Xawery Konarski is a go-to lawyer; he commands respect in the market and his opinions are kept in high regard. He is a true visionary and leads by example. He is great in his partner role and very reliable. Piotr Wasilewski is always ready to help.’
‘Agnieszka Wachowska – along with Jakub Chlebowski and Marcin Ręgorowicz – deserve special recognition. Agnieszka Wachowska is an outstanding lawyer and a great leader. She is great at managing a team and solving problems, and perfectly understands the client’s needs.’
‘Agnieszka Wachowska is not only a great expert and professional, but she can make everything easy to understand. Her language, attitude, and friendly approach makes her easy and very pleasant to work with. She is always well prepared and goes the extra mile to help find the best solution for the topic.’
‘Karolina Grochecka-Golian is a specialist in telecommunications law and is a very dedicated and thorough lawyer. Anna Jelińska-Sabatowska is a promising lawyer who is hard working and devoted to data and TMT.’
Key clients
City Hall of Warsaw
National Research Institute
Atende S.A.
Mazovia Development Agency Plc.
General Director for National Roads and Motorways
Polish Chamber of Information Technology and Telecommunications
Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne S.A.
Asseco South Eastern Europe S.A.
National Health Fund
PGNiG Obrót Detaliczny Sp.z.o.o.
Polish Airports’ State Entreprise
State Fund for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled
Work highlights
- Assisting NASK Research and Academic Computer Network – National Research Institute with its TMT matters.
- Advised PGNiG Retail on the implementation of a billing system.
- Advised Atende on the application of blockchain solutions as a durable medium within the meaning of Polish and EU laws.
Poland > Competition/antitrust Tier 3
Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners is known for representing a diverse roster of clients before courts of all levels and major administrative bodies in Poland. Most commonly, the firm appears in proceedings before the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection, and in litigation related to appeals against the body’s decisions, in cases involving the abuse of a dominant position, competition-restricting agreements, and practices infringing collective consumer interests. Paweł Podrecki and Tomasz Targosz are the key names to note.Practice head(s):
Paweł Podrecki; Tomasz Targosz
Other key lawyers:
Katarzyna Menszig-Wiese
Testimonials
‘The individuals of Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners that I work with combine academic knowledge with flexible business practice.’
‘I appreciate the unique approach of Paweł Podrecki and Tomasz Targosz.’
Key clients
Fabryka Farb i Lakierów Śnieżka S.A.
Henkel Polska Sp. z o.o.
Siemens Energy Sp. z o.o.
Stowarzyszenie Producentów Betonu Towarowego / Polish Association of Ready Mixed Concrete Producers
Stowarzyszenie Producentów Cementu / Polish Cement Association
Grupa Maspex Sp. z o.o.
Diasorin Poland sp. z o.o.
Ringier Axel Springer Polska sp. z o.o.
Poland > Banking and finance Tier 5
Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners is focused on several core areas, namely, assisting the full range of payment services providers with innovative fintech structures; advising key banking players on contractual issues; providing regulatory support in proceedings before supervision authorities; and advising government bodies on policy changes. Practice head Jan Byrski is particularly well regarded for his expertise in the first of these areas.Practice head(s):
Jan Byrski
Other key lawyers:
Karol Juraszczyk; Maciej Miąsko; Michał Synowiec
Testimonials
‘The team represents a high level of knowledge about the activities of fintech companies, and responds quickly to questions.’
‘Maciej Miąsko has the ability to convey complex legal knowledge in a clear way; enormous practical knowledge and experience in co-operation with the Financial Supervision Authority.’
‘The team has in-depth practical knowledge of the fintech regulatory environment and extensive practical experience in the area. They are strongly focused on practical solutions rather than elaborating on all types of risks.’
‘Jan Byrski – an outstanding legal mind, good grasp of fintech realities and the general legal environment. Practical business-oriented mind with highly analytical approach.’
‘Focus on delivering high quality actionable advice.’
‘We would like to mention 3 lawyers: Jan Byrski, Maciej Miąsko and Michał Synowiec. They were a big help when our company needed help with preparing necessary documents for authorities.’
‘Always finding solutions for the client’s needs.’
‘Michał Synowiec – innovative aproach. Jan Byrski – open minded.’
Key clients
Polska Izba Informatyki i Telekomunikacji (PIIT)
Cashless Trade Development Foundation (Fundacja Rozwoju Obrotu Bezgotówkowego, “FROB”)
Polska Organizacja Handlu i Dystrybucji (POHID)
Związek Przedsiębiorstw Finansowych w Polsce (ZPF)
Polska Izba Ubezpieczeń
Work highlights
- Assisted the Association of Financial Companies and the Polish Chamber of Insurance with the preparation of sectoral cloud computing implementation standards.
- Advising numerous payment services providers on their applications for authorisation as payment institutions from the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF).
- Represented Polish Trade and Distribution Organisation in a court case initiated after a decision of the President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection, which concerned 20 banks, used to mutually fix the rates of the fees charged for transactions executed with the use of Visa and MasterCard payment cards.
Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners > Firm Profile
Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners is one of the leading law firms on the Polish market. The firm’s lawyers have been carefully selected on the basis of their knowledge of law, practical skills, fluency in foreign languages and vocational experience gained during apprenticeships and fellowships abroad. Many of the firm’s lawyers are considered leading experts in their respective fields in Poland.
The firm often represents clients in court litigation and in administrative proceedings, combining experience in procedural law with a deep understanding of the legal and factual issues relevant for the particular case. Apart from representing given clients, the firm – while serving chamber of commerce – also represents whole sectors (ie FinTech, IT&telco, insurance and Internet). The firm’s lawyers have produced numerous publications, including books and monographs concerning civil, intellectual property, internet, advertising and pharmaceutical law.
Intellectual property: The firm’s services in the field of intellectual property include in particular:
- Comprehensive legal assistance and representation in copyright matters, including enforcing copyright before courts
- Drawing up agreements for use of works for producers, publishers, and cultural institutions
- Advising entities running digital platforms and providing subscription movie channels
- Advising and representing Polish and foreign organisations for the collective administration of copyright and related rights
- Drafting agreements dealing with a full range of issues relating to the production of audiovisual programmes
The legal assistance the firm provides with respect to industrial property focuses on redress against IP infringements (patent and trademark rights, domain names), representation before the Polish Patent Office and OHIM in disputes concerning invalidation of exclusive rights, and drafting assignment, licensing, know-how and research and development agreements. In collaboration with patent attorneys the firm also renders intellectual property services, providing representation before the Polish Patent Office, OHIM and European Patent Office in Munich.
Technologies media and telecommunications: The firms TMT practice group is one of the most experienced in Poland, and constantly advises a large number of Polish and foreign entities operating in the sector. At the moment the firm serves more than 50 TMT clients, some of them not only in Poland but – the through CEE Legal HUB – also in 21 CEE jurisdictions. The legal services the firm provides in this area are focused on five main fields:
- Telecommunications, radio and television broadcasting
- E-commerce
- Internet law
- Intellectual property and new technologies (e.g. VoD platforms)
- E-government
- Cybersecurity
IT: The firm provides comprehensive advisory services relating to agreements for production and implementation of custom-made IT systems as well as standard systems adapted according to the needs of specific clients. The firm draws up agreements for creation of system specifications, performance of pre-implementation analyses, production and implementation of an IT system and maintenance services (guarantee and post-guarantee). In the field of IT law, our service include:
- Audits of the legality of software
- Assistance with IT contracts negotiation (in all models of software distribution)
- Handling disputes in the IT industry
- Ensuring effective protection of IT systems and their components
- Implementation of a system for tax deduction of 50% of the cost of revenue in IT companies
Data protection, GDPR: Protection of information, including personal data, has for many years been one of the leading areas of interest for the firm and at the moment the firm serves on a permanent basis more than 60 controllers. The firm has extensive experience in proceedings conducted by the President of the Personal Data Protection Office and in proceedings before administrative courts, including the Supreme Administrative Court. The firm also actively participates in legislative works on new regulations concerning personal data protection, including adaptation of Polish laws to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Competition: The firm provides clients with a whole range of services in this regard, including representation in litigation proceedings, legal assistance and advice in negotiations, and representation in proceedings before the Chairman of the Office for Competition and Consumer Protection and the European Commission. The competition practice group provides above all the following services:
- Legal analysis of sales networks in respect of their compliance with competition rules
- Legal advice on the principles of franchise activities
- Legal analysis of partnership agreements in respect of their compliance with competition law
- Cases of abuse of dominant position
- Preparation of corporate mergers and acquisitions
The firm has extensive experience in unfair competition issues, including advertising and protection of business secrets.
Financial institutions and payment services (FinTech): Financial institutions and payment services (FinTech) is one of the key expertise areas of the firm, both with regard to the relations between financial institutions and supervisory authorities and between institutions and their clients (consumer), as well as outsourcing partners. The range allows the firm to offer legal assistance to:
- Banks, crediting institutions.
- Clearing agents, acquirer
- Providers of payment services, in particular payment institutions and payment services offices
- Payment schemes
- Mobile payment providers
- Agents of financial institutions (outsourcing partners)
- Service providers in the area of money transfers and bill payments
- Insurance companies and reinsurance companies
Dispute resolution and arbitration: The firm’s legal team handles all aspects of court litigation and arbitration proceedings. In particular, the firm represents clients in disputes concerning:
- Intellectual property, in particularly copyright, patent and trademark infringements
- Unfair competition
- General and commercial contract, tort law and real estate
- Press law, including cases concerning the protection of personal interests
- Antitrust matters
- Administrative matters, including disputes before administrative courts concerning investment processes
- Criminal proceedings, in particular involving copyright and industrial property
- Labour matters
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Committee | Xawery Konarski | xawery.konarski@traple.pl | +48 22 850 10 10 |
| International Committee | Anna Sokołowska-Ławniczak | anna.sokolowska@traple.pl | +48 22 850 10 10 |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Michał Synowiec | Attorney-at-law, Counsel | View Profile |
 | Jan Byrski | Attorney-at-law, Partner, Head of FinTech Team | View Profile |
 | Karolina Grochecka-Goljan | Attorney-at-law, Senior Associate | View Profile |
 | Anna Jelińska-Sabatowska | Attorney-at-law, Managing Associate | View Profile |
 | Karol Juraszczyk | Attorney-at-law, Managing Associate | View Profile |
 | Rafał Klimek | Attorney-at-law Partner | View Profile |
 | Xawery Konarski | Attorney-at-law, Senior Partner, Co-Managing Partner, Head of TMT Practice | View Profile |
 | Mr Wojciech Kulis | Attorney-at-law, Partner, Head of Business Law Team | View Profile |
 | Beata Matusiewicz-Kulig | Attorney-at-law, Co-Managing Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Team | View Profile |
 | Katarzyna Menszig-Wiese | Attorney-at-law, Managing Associate | View Profile |
 | Dominika Nowak-Byrtek | Attorney-at-law, Managing Associate | View Profile |
 | Pawel Podrecki | Attorney-at-law, Senior Partner, Co-Managing Partner, Head of Intellectual Property Practice | View Profile |
 | Marcin Ręgorowicz | Attorney-at-law, Managing Associate | View Profile |
 | Agnieszka Schoen | Attorney-at-law, Partner, Head of Copyright Team | View Profile |
 | Grzegorz Sibiga | Attorney-at-law, Partner, Head of Data Protection and Privacy Team | View Profile |
 | Justyna Sitnikow | Attorney-at-law, Senior Associate | Warsaw | View Profile |
 | Anna Sokołowska-Ławniczak | Patent and Trademark Attorney, Partner, Head of Industrial Property and Brand Management… | View Profile |
 | Katarzyna Syska | Attorney-at-law, Counsel | View Profile |
 | Tomasz Targosz | Attorney-at-law, Partner, Head of Competition Law Team | View Profile |
 | Agnieszka Wachowska | Attorney-at-law, Co-Managing Partner, Head of the IT, Telecommunications, and Public Procurement Team | View Profile |
 | Piotr Wasilewski | Attorney-at-law, Partner, Head of Media Communication & Entertainment Team | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 60Languages
English Polish French GermanMemberships
Polish Chamber of Information Technology and Telecommunications (PIIT) ASPIRE ECTA Eurojuris International Global Leaders Forum (GLF) Internet Advertising Buerau Europe (IAB Europe) International Network of Privacy Law Professionals (INPLP) International Technology Law Association (ITech Law) International Trademark Association (INTA) MARQUES International Chambers of CommerceAdditional Tab
We coordinate legal services around the world, especially in Central and Eastern Europe. We have forged working relationships with a selected group of the top law firms. This applies to both independent law firms and law firms associated in international networks. Working with our partners in these firms for many years means that we have the capacity to take on the most challenging projects and cases, regardless of jurisdiction.
As one of the few law firms in Poland, we have been coordinating ongoing legal services for Clients in Central and Eastern Europe, based on a long-term partnership with the leading independent law firms in 21 jurisdictions (CEE Legal HUB).
During this time, over 1,000 projects and court cases were handled by us.
The CEE Legal HUB structure enables us to provide our Clients with added value through standardized legal services, both substantively and technically. This is especially useful for companies wanting simultaneously verify legal status in different jurisdictions.
Our lawyers have the skills to provide services in English, French, German and Spanish. This also includes knowledge of the legal systems in individual countries.
How can we help you?
We have many years of experience in advising international companies on locating their operations in Poland. Legal support covers all stages of direct investment. We have advised on both equity and greenfields investments.
In particular, we advise in the following areas:
- corporate law
- competition and antitrust law
- commercial law
- tax law
- labour law
- real estate law.
Our firm also has extensive experience in regulatory matters, including in the financial, life science and telecommunications sectors.
We also advise on IP, IT, GDPR, cybersecurity, media, public procurement and R&D projects and represent foreign investors in litigation and arbitration proceedings.
Legal Developments
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5th July 2023 Although the Act on Private Enforcement of Competition Law has been in force in Poland for almost six years, cases of this kind are only now gaining momentum.The latest version of the Artificial Intelligence Act proposed by the European Parliament redefines AI systems and the way they are classified
5th July 2023 On 14 June, 2023, the European Parliament concluded many months of negotiations and adopted its position on the proposal for the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act)[1].Abusive clauses in IT contracts in public tenders
5th July 2023 While the subject of IT contracts is mainly dealt with in the laws that broadly make up civil law, there are major restrictions on the parties’ freedom to formulate the wording of an IT contract in the case of public tenders.Forthcoming changes regarding online advertising
5th July 2023 The EU Digital Services Act (DSA) came into effect on 16 November, 2022. While some provisions in the DSA have already taken effect, it will apply in full from 17 February, 2024.New rules on injunction procedures in IP cases
5th July 2023 As of 1 July, 2023, new rules will take effect in the Civil Procedure Code on injunction procedures in IP cases.From January 2024, major restrictions on sale and advertising of energy drinks are envisaged under Polish law
5th July 2023 A proposal has been submitted in the Sejm, in a motion initiated by MPs, to amend the Public Health Act and to legislate on the rules for sale, advertising,When a business party applies for a trademark in bad faith
5th July 2023 Applying for a trademark that is identical to or resembles (with respect to a key element of distinctive character) marks held by a different business undertaking once a business relationship has ended is application made in bad faith.DPA decisions imposing administrative fines annulled
5th July 2023 Two of the most severe fines ever imposed by the President of the Personal Data Protection Office (DPA) for violations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) have been overturned in court proceedings.The next in a series of proposals for amendment of the National Cybersecurity System Act (NCSSA). Is the NCSSA close to being enacted?
5th July 2023 On 7 June, 2023, another version of the proposed amendment to the NCSSA was posted on the Ministry of Digital Affairs public bulletin website.What the end of the state of epidemic emergency would mean for CSOs
5th July 2023 The lockdown regulations issued following the outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic,Work to implement the DSM and SatCab directives to Polish law still underway…
5th July 2023 At the end of March 2023, the EC filed an action with the CJEU against Poland for failing to implement the copyright directives.The bill on a deposit refund scheme will be considered by the Sejm
5th July 2023 Following criticism of the last proposal made by the Ministry of Climate and Environment for the bill, a new proposal was posted on the government website on 13 April 2023, substantially incorporating the suggestions made by the market with regard to the previous version. On 6 June, the Council of Ministers approved the draft and decided to submit it to the Sejm to be read and passed.An unwilling (?) witness in a criminal case
5th July 2023 An encounter with a criminal procedure can be stressful and you do not have to be a suspect to tremble at the mere sight of a summons to an interview.- Data privacy and data protection
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