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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
Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners is active in assisting with all issues relating to the application and implementation of GDPR. The firm also regularly represents clients before the Polish Data Protection Authority in judicial and administrative proceedings, and this is a particular area of strength for counsel Katarzyna Syska. The team offers support to clients who have suffered data breaches, and provides advice on cross-border data transfers, data anonymisation, and data biometrics. Co-founder Xawery Konarski and Grzegorz Sibiga head up the department, with the latter receiving praise from a client as ‘one of the best lawyers in the field of personal data protection regulations’.Practice head(s):
Grzegorz Sibiga; Xawery Konarski
Other key lawyers:
Dominika Nowak; Katarzyna Syska
Testimonials
‘Legal recommendations always issued on the updated regulations and jurisprudence, and legal opinions are tailor-made for current client needs. Dedicated team at the client’s demand.’
‘Academic approach in very practical and client-friendly frames makes their work very efficient.’
‘Grzegorz Sibiga seems to know about the data protection field more than anybody else.’
‘Very good understanding of the client’s needs. Fast and perspicuous answers to question asked. Following current trends in IT and data security.’
‘Grzegorz Sibiga has very good contact with the client. Has very broad and extensive knowledge in personal data protection. Not only in the area of law, but also IT and data security.’
‘Grzegorz Sibiga gives plain and simple and – at the same time – comprehensive answers to even very complicated issues.’
‘Cooperation in the field of personal data protection and public procurement law is at the highest level. The law firm provides professional assistance.’
‘Grzegorz Sibiga is one of the best lawyers in the field of personal data protection regulations. Grzegorz provides professional support in complex cases.’
Key clients
Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne S.A.
Henkel Polska sp. z o.o.
Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa S.A.
CANAL + Polska S.A.
Research and Academic Computer Network – National Research Institute
Provident Polska S.A.
Urząd Miejski Wrocławia
British American Tobacco Sp. z o. o
Gmina Miasta Tychy
Bank Millennium S.A.
Poland > Intellectual property Tier 1
The IP practice at Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners is one of the firm’s core practices. Serving both domestic and international companies, the team assists its clients with protection of IP rights, expertly representing them in disputes when required. Jointly leading the practice are founding partner Pawel Podrecki; Tomasz Targosz, who specialises in disputes concerning the protection of pharmaceutical patents; litigator Beata Matusiewicz-Kulig; Anna Sokołowska-Ławniczak, who oversees the brand management team; and Agnieszka Schoen, who focuses on matters relating to collective management organisations.Practice head(s):
Pawel Podrecki; Beata Matusiewicz-Kulig; Tomasz Targosz; Anna Sokołowska-Ławniczak; Agnieszka Schoen
Other key lawyers:
Justyna Sitnikow
Testimonials
‘TKP are pragmatic and commercially-minded. They have inherent understanding of clients’ needs and goals and make practical and sensible suggestions throughout the process.’
‘The individuals with whom I work are great communicators, commercially-minded and take sensible decisions in line with the clients’ goals. I have worked with, and would highly recommend Anna Sokołowska-Ławniczak, Beata Matusiewicz-Kulig and Justyna Sitnikow.’
‘They are the best legal company specialising in intellectual property and competition law.’
‘Tomasz Targosz has outstanding practical knowledge in intellectual property and competition law.’
‘Professional team and individuals.’
Key clients
Lotte Wedel sp. z o.o.
TOUS S.L.
Stowarzyszenie Filmowców Polskich (Polish Filmmakers Association)
MWS Sp. z o.o.
ZF Polpharma S.A.
PPUH VOIGT Sp. z o.o.
Poland > TMT Tier 2
The TMT group at Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners has five core focuses: media, communications and entertainment, IT law, data protection, fintech, and related corporate law matters. Co-founder and co-managing partner Xawery Konarski sits at the helm of the department with expertise in new technologies. Other key names include co-managing partner and ‘excellent expert’ in IT projects Agnieszka Wachowska; Piotr Wasilewski, who has a focus on media and advertising law; and senior associate Karolina Grochecka-Goljan, who is praised as a ‘very dedicated and thorough lawyer’.Practice head(s):
Xawery Konarski
Other key lawyers:
Agnieszka Wachowska; Piotr Wasilewski; Anna Jelińska-Sabatowska; Piotr Nepelski; Arkadiusz Baran; Karolina Grochecka-Goljan; Marcin Ręgorowicz
Testimonials
‘I have been working with Traple Konarski Podrecki for many years and the entire team are extremely competent, available and listen to the client’s needs. I have been working with very committed, brilliant and very positive lawyers who are able to creatively solve problems and go beyond the usual patterns. The entire team is worth recommending!’
‘Agnieszka Wachowska is an outstanding lawyer and a great leader of the entire team. She is a lawyer with great legal sense and a very practical approach. She answers questions very precisely and is not afraid to give clear recommendations.’
‘Karolina Grochecka-Goljan is a very dedicated and thorough lawyer.’
‘Piotr Wasilewski has good communication, responsiveness, professionalism, and knowledge.’
‘They have two great advantages: professionalism and knowledge in a specialised area of law.’
‘I know Agnieszka Wachowska and she is an excellent expert in the area.’
‘This law firm highly specialises in IT-related areas of law, among others. They are a multi-desk law office, thus in case of complex projects, the client receives complex advice covering all necessary legal assessment.’
‘Marcin Ręgorowicz has very strong knowledge about IP, IT and Software Service Level agreements. Low-code software expert.’
Key clients
City Hall of Warsaw
Grupa Azoty S.A.
Naukowa i Akademicka Sieć Komputerowa
Agencja Rozwoju Mazowsza S.A.
State Treasury – 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.
State Fund for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled
Work highlights
- Represented a major global provider of technology solutions in litigation and administrative proceedings, as well as advising on ensuring cross-border compliance of internal regulations with those of jurisdictions in the CEE region, and providing legal support in the course of numerous technology projects.
- Advised a client on a major implementation project in Poland, which includes both the technological part and the construction of physical infrastructure.
Poland > Competition/antitrust Tier 3
Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners‘ competition offering encompasses advice on a range of mandates, from distribution networks, pricing policies, mergers, and new business models, to antitrust risk mitigation and the development of internal procedures surrounding unannounced inspections. Co-managing partner Paweł Podrecki in Warsaw and Tomasz Targosz in Krakow jointly lead the team.Practice head(s):
Paweł Podrecki; Tomasz Targosz
Other key lawyers:
Katarzyna Menszig-Wiese; Krzysztof Witek
Testimonials
‘The team has very solid knowledge, both theoretical and practical, of particular legal aspects.’
‘Paweł Podrecki provides very effective and comprehensive compliance programmes for industry organisations, including in the compliance officer role.’
‘Katarzyna Menszig-Wiese provides very effective advice. She uses her wide knowledge and experience.’
‘Extensive experience and legal knowledge. Identifying legal and regulatory risks. Speed of operation. Individual approach.’
‘Katarzyna Menszig-Wiese provides direct contact with specialised legal knowledge. Experience and understanding of the specifics of the business activity.’
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
Stowarzyszenie Producentów Cementu
Grupa Maspex Sp. z o.o.
Ringier Axel Springer Polska sp. z o. o.
City-nav sp. z o.o.
Poland > Banking and finance Tier 5
Fintech law expert Jan Byrski leads the financial institutions and payment services team at Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners, which has a strong focus on financial sector entities, such as banks, payment institutions, credit institutions, and insurance undertakings, as well as technology providers. The team regularly represents clients in proceedings before the Polish Financial Supervision Authority. In team news, Michał Synowiec was recently promoted to counsel.Practice head(s):
Jan Byrski
Other key lawyers:
Karol Juraszczyk; Michał Synowiec; Mateusz Jagodziński
Testimonials
‘Jan Byrski is a very pleasant contact who, in addition to his legal knowledge, also keeps an eye on the business challenges of his clients. He is extremely well connected throughout the region.’
‘We would like to make a special mention of Jan Byrski’s team, who have supported us for some time with exemplary commitment and very good work results.’
‘The TKP law firm combines knowledge not only from the financial sector, but also advises provides consultations in the field of creating regulations, both statutory and soft law. The ability to create interdisciplinary teams necessary for our service is important.’
‘The greatest advantage of the TKP team are specialists who combine many years of practical knowledge with an academic career, including Jan Byrski.’
‘Lawyers at the law firm are always (as far as possible) available and provide substantive and quick legal opinions very well. The legal opinions they prepare try to present various variants and solutions to a given case. The team is very effective in obtaining concessions or licenses from the Financial Supervision Authority.’
‘Traple partners have some of the best legal educations and are often research workers at the Jagiellonian University. They have a very good personal culture and broad knowledge, also in the field of the latest technologies, including financial technologies.’
‘The firm has exceptional talent and an extremely good team in the banking and finance practice.’
‘The team is versatile and incredibly creative. They apply their intelligence to complex legal problems and come up with solutions which others cannot do. Jan Byrski brings a perspective on regulatory matters that others may not have.’
Key clients
Związek Przedsiębiorstw Finansowych w Polsce
Polska Izba Informatyki i Telekomunikacji
Polska Organizacja Handlu i Dystrybucji
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 firm’s 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 | |
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| 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
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Michał Synowiec | Attorney-at-law, Counsel | View Profile |
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Jan Byrski | Attorney-at-law, Partner, Head of FinTech Team | View Profile |
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Karolina Grochecka-Goljan | Attorney-at-law, Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Anna Jelińska-Sabatowska | Attorney-at-law, Managing Associate | View Profile |
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Rafał Klimek | Attorney-at-law, Partner | View Profile |
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Xawery Konarski | Attorney-at-law, Senior Partner, Co-Managing Partner, Head of TMT Practice | View Profile |
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Wojciech Kulis | Attorney-at-law, Partner, Head of Business Law Team | View Profile |
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Beata Matusiewicz-Kulig | Attorney-at-law, Co-Managing Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Team | View Profile |
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Katarzyna Menszig-Wiese | Attorney-at-law, Managing Associate | View Profile |
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Dominika Nowak-Byrtek | Attorney-at-law, Managing Associate | View Profile |
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Paweł Podrecki | Attorney-at-law, Senior Partner, Co-Managing Partner, Head of Intellectual Property Practice | View Profile |
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Marcin Ręgorowicz | Attorney-at-law, Managing Associate | View Profile |
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Agnieszka Schoen | Attorney-at-law, Partner, Head of Copyright Team | View Profile |
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Grzegorz Sibiga | Attorney-at-law, Partner, Head of Data Protection and Privacy Team | View Profile |
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Justyna Sitnikow | Attorney-at-law, Senior Associate | Warsaw | View Profile |
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Anna Sokołowska-Ławniczak | Patent and Trademark Attorney, Partner, Head of Industrial Property and Brand Management… | View Profile |
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Katarzyna Syska | Attorney-at-law, Counsel | View Profile |
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Tomasz Targosz | Attorney-at-law, Partner, Head of Competition Law Team | View Profile |
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Agnieszka Wachowska | Attorney-at-law, Co-Managing Partner, Head of the IT, Telecommunications, and Public Procurement Team | View Profile |
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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 Global Leaders Forum (GLF) Internet Advertising Buerau Europe (IAB Europe) International Network of Privacy Law Professionals (INPLP) International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw) International Trademark Association (INTA) MARQUES International Chambers of Commerce- Data privacy and data protection
- Intellectual property
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