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Czyzewscy Kancelaria Adwokacka Offices
UL EMILII PLATER 10/60
00-669 WARSAW
Poland
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Czyzewscy Kancelaria Adwokacka > The Legal 500 Rankings
Poland > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 1
Czyzewscy Kancelaria Adwokacka houses a broad practice known for its strong regulatory focus, particularly in relation to reimbursement law, the use of AI within the healthcare sector, and public tenders. Katarzyna Czyżewska
leads the team with her vast regulatory knowledge, often handling matters concerning the reimbursement of services and medicinal products, clinical trials, and distribution. Agnieszka Kulawiak is a key contact for contractual issues surrounding advertising campaigns, in addition to appearing before the Main Pharmaceutical Inspector. Promoted to partner in June 2024, Natalia Łukawska is known for her expertise in the promotion of medical products and devices, often acting in unauthorised advertising proceedings. Piotr Kujawa joined the team in March 2024, bringing his broad commercial experience. Practice head(s):
Katarzyna Czyżewska
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The teams is always prepared and always available. The team understand how business works.’
‘Katarzyna Czyżewska is available every time. She always has time to explain everything. In my opinion, she has a lot of knowledge about pharmaceutical business.’
‘I appreciate working with Agnieszka Kulawiak. She has a lot of knowledge in the area of dietary supplements and medicinal products. I really like working with her.’
‘Katarzyna Czyżewska – Agility, sector knowledge and engagement.’
‘Wide spectrum of services.’
‘Very good and engaged partners, responsive, very close to clients.’
‘This law firm has a very hands on approach. They give practical advice with expertise in the pharma industry.’
‘Katarzyna Czyżewska – she is the most experienced person in the area of reimbursement law that I ever worked for. It is not only legal knowledge, it is also ability to advise on what might work, as she understands the client’s perspective.’
Key clients
Izba Gospodarcza
Servier
Sanofi
Opella
Pfizer
CSL Behring
Klosterfrau
Stallergenes
Novartis
Gedeon Richter
Advanced Accelerator Applications
Laboratoires Expansciences
Thea
Work highlights
- Advised Izba Gospodarcza, representing its members in the public consultations and the legislative process for adoption of a new Reimbursement Law in Poland.
- Assisting several clients with implementing new systems and procedures related to the protection of whistle-blowers.
- Advising several clients on the advertising and marketing of drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, food and other products.
Poland > Intellectual property Tier 3
Czyzewscy Kancelaria Adwokacka is a boutique law firm which is rated for its soft IP knowledge, notably copyright, personal rights, entertainment, unfair competition, media and new tech. Sitting at the forefront of the practice is Krzysztof Czyżewski and is frequently leaned on by clients in the film, press, media, literature, advertising, music and new media spaces. Darkusz Tarabasz supports the team and is especially focused on matters involving pharmaceutical law and medical device law.Practice head(s):
Krzysztof Czyżewski
Other key lawyers:
Dariusz Tarabasz
Testimonials
‘Very good knowledge of the media and entertainment markets. Wide experience in international projects. Practical approach to problem-solving.’
‘I work almost exclusively with them for many years and recommend them highly to anyone who would listen.’
‘I work mostly with Krzysztof Czyżewski and he is the best in Poland.’
Work highlights
- Assisted Jerzy Skolimowski and his film studio SKOPIA to build coproduction structure for his new movie.
- Assisting Akson Studio with the production of further seasons of its series.
- Assisted Fabryka, creator and producer of closing ceremony of European Games.
Poland > TMT Tier 4
Czyzewscy Kancelaria Adwokacka is a boutique firm with a focus on entertainment, with the team being most well-known for its work in the film industry, frequently collaborating with film producers and studios on issues regarding copyright, animation and advertising. Led by Krzysztof Czyżewski, the team also covers a broad range of industries within entertainment such as TV, music and video games, however, it has recently branched outside of its predominant focus into emerging areas such as AI.Practice head(s):
Krzysztof Czyżewski
Key clients
Ringier Axel Springier
Akson Studio
Telemark
Servier
Paprika Studios
Grupa Żywiec
Noir sur Blanc
Aktiv Media
Fabryka
Sanofi
Work highlights
- Acting as the production counsel for the feature film ‘Chopin’.
- Developed an application that allows for the mapping of the most important areas of regulatory non-compliance risk.
- Assisted Bones Studio in production of motion picture technology animation works.
Czyzewscy Kancelaria Adwokacka > Firm Profile
Czyżewscy kancelaria adwokacka has been established based on our experience in providing services to entities operating in the life sciences sector on one hand, and in the Intellectual Property and media sector on the other. While forming our law firm, we adopted a unique model of a boutique law firm with a view to providing our clients with bespoke legal services, taking into account not only legal regulations, but also the specific nature of both their activity and the markets they operate on.
We regularly conduct training courses on pharmaceutical law, medical law, reimbursement, media law and other topics in our specialisations. We offer clients free training tailored to their specific needs.
We continually observe selected industries to better understand our clients’ business aims and hone our business knowledge in relevant fields.
Areas of practice
Pharmaceuticals: We have extensive experience in working for the pharmaceutical industry, covering all aspects of medicinal products on the market. Our advice to pharmaceutical companies includes regulatory issues, pharmacovigilance and compliance. We advise our clients on matters related to the production of drugs and their distribution, as well as on advertising and promotion of medicinal products. We support them in crisis situations in media. We offer specialist advice on particular categories of medicinal products: biologicals, radiopharmaceuticals, blood drugs, veterinary medicines, vaccines, homeopathic medicines.
Reimbursement: We are recognized experts in the field of legal aspects of financing of health care services. We support clients at all stages of reimbursement, including assistance in completing and submitting reimbursement applications, price negotiations, developing risk-sharing instruments and interpretation of the Reimbursement Act provisions. We also advise on matters related to the financing of the services by NHF (National Health Fund). Our legal services in this field cover reimbursement of medicinal products and of medical devices.
Food / food supplements: The legal consultancy provided by the law firm on matters connected with food and nutrition primarily covers the issues of safety of food marketed in Poland. In this respect we offer services that mainly comprise consultations concerning food composition and contamination or enrichment of foodstuffs. We advise on health and nutrition issues, food labeling regulations and on marketing and manufacturing of particular food types. We assist clients in matters related to distribution.
Clinical trials: The law firm provides legal assistance in conducting clinical trials, particularly for research sponsors. We draft contracts for conducting of clinical trials and advise on matters relating to obtaining permits and reviews necessary for their conduct. We deal with the issues of liability for damage arising in connection with the research and related to research funding. We support our clients in regulatory issues, and in the protection of personal data in clinical trials context.
Cosmetics: The law firm provides legal assistance to companies operating in the cosmetics industry, specifically focusing on regulatory matters connected with marketing and using of cosmetics, as well as on distribution. Our services comprise legal advice on the rules of operating and placing products on the market, as well as their labeling and advertising. In our practice, we take a special interest in the borderline products, and the application of the relevant provisions of law falling within the scope of regulations concerning various product categories: cosmetics, drugs, food and medical devices.
Medical devices: The law firm offers legal assistance to entities engaged in manufacturing or marketing of medical devices. We advise on the issues of marketing and use of medical devices, as well as on their clinical evaluation. We deal with questions of medical devices safety, including liability for medical incident issues. We offer assistance in matters connected with suspending or restricting medical devices from being placed on the market or put into service, and with recalling them.
Healthcare services / medical law: As part of healthcare services and market specialisation, the law Ffrm offers legal assistance to entities involved in the healthcare services sector, both to healthcare facilities, companies operating on the market of products and services addressed to hospitals, and to individuals. We advise on legal aspects of rendering medical services. Our interests cover both patients’ rights and their protection issues, as well as liability for medical malpractice and the principles of medical practice.
Public procurement: We offer legal assistance to our clients involved in the procedures for the award of a public service contract, with particular emphasis on tenders for the supply of medicinal products to hospitals. In addition, we represent clients in the appellate proceedings before the National Board of Appeal.
Legislation: We actively participate in the public consultation on the newly created legal acts concerning areas of law we are particularly interested in. We monitor legislation for our clients, as well as consult new legislative solutions. The law firm advise on the matters of legislative process.
Litigation: Our law firm devotes its full commitment to services in the area of protecting the interests and rights of its clients before administrative, civil and criminal courts. We represent our clients before the Supreme Court and the Supreme Administrative Court. We provide comprehensive litigation services, from trial strategy development, advice on securing evidence, through the pre-trial call stage, protective proceedings, to participation in the main proceedings.
Competition: We represent clients in disputes relating to the protection of their interests in dealings with competitors. We advise how to combat manifestations of unfair competition, misleading advertising, imitation, parasitic use of reputation. We help to protect customers, know-how and confidential information. We support clients in the construction of B2B and B2C co-operation schemes, as well as advise on drawing up strategies for licensing and distribution of goods or services. We also provide legal assistance for the protection of competition. We give opinions on the compatibility of distribution agreements and conditions of distribution from the point of view of compliance with competition law, as well as assess the risk of establishing of abuse of a dominant position.
Personal data: We advise our clients how to legally process personal data. We solve problems that arise in connection with the acquisition of personal data, in particular by the entities operating on pharmaceutical, advertising, technology and e-commerce markets. We deal with legal issues related to the transfer of personal data abroad. We assist our clients in implementation of GDPR’s provisions in their organizations; in this respect, we perform extensive audits, draft all forms and clauses, perform trainings or even serve as a privacy officer at our clients’ organizations. Our services within the GDPR implementation also include processing of personal data in digital environment.
Trademarks and patents: The law firm advises its clients on how to protect their reputation, brand and innovation. We support them in building effective strategies to protect their industrial property. We implement prepared strategies in this respect. We help in constructing and negotiating agreements relating to the protected elements. We represent our clients also in disputes, even at the registration stage and after obtaining of exclusive rights. We protect our clients exclusive rights, both against unauthorized use and against infringements involving a fraudulent, also parasitic use.
Advertising law: We are vastly experienced in working for the whole advertising industry. We offer comprehensive legal assistance in respect of advertising activities, both whole campaigns and their particular stages. We also secure the interests of our clients in tender procedures. The law firm issue opinions on advertising materials as well. We draft and negotiate documents describing the rules related to rendering of advertising services and acquiring the rights to their results. We advise on matters of sensitive products advertising, particularly medicinal products, gambling, tobacco or alcohol.
E-commerce: We provide comprehensive assistance for customers operating on the e-commerce market. We legal support both administrators of Internet services, online shops, but also service suppliers, both ordered as well as those supplied electronically. We draft regulations or other documents necessary to conduct this type of business and we take care of it, to remain consistent with the changing legal requirements. We support the creation of effective models of cooperation B2B and B2C. We assist in the compliance of consumer rights. We advise how to lawfully conduct advertising and promotional activities on the Internet and how to resist unfair competition in this field.
Commercial / civil law: We advise our clients on general commercial / civil law matters on daily basis. In particular, we help the companies from the life sciences sector prepare and negotiate contracts, as well as seek payments for overdue invoices in courts. We assist our clients in commercial transactions, also in a form of due diligence analysis, and in matters concerning termination of long-term contracts.
Consumer protection law: Our scope of expertise also covers matters related to consumer protection law. We help our clients handle consumer claims cases, we review regulations of our clients’ eshops or promotional contests, we assist the clients in all cases involving retail distribution or relations with patients / consumers.
Media: While providing legal services to our clients from the life sciences sector, we also benefit from our practice within the scope of IP / media law. For example, our legal assistance in matters related to advertising / promotion of medical devices, medicinal products, food or cosmetics is enriched by our experience from the cooperation with media providers.
IT: We provide legal advice both to entities producing or distributing software as well as to entities wishing to use such software. We draft or negotiate contracts for the implementation of comprehensive IT solutions as well as for individual programs. We advise on the issues of ordering or rendering services on the ICT market. We support computer games and mobile applications manufacturers, and administrators of entire Internet platforms.
Personal right: The law firm assists its clients in all matters involving the protection of personal rights, especially those concerning the protection of reputation, image, privacy, honor, and the clientele, both in terms of handling transactions as well as disputes. In litigation we act both on behalf of a claimant as well as a defendant. We navigate our clients through media crisis incidents. We secure commercial marketing of personal rights.
Artificial Intelligence: The firm provides comprehensive legal risk management services related to the creation and use of artificial intelligence models. This includes models based on machine learning, deep neural networks or for content recommendation. The aim is to prepare organisations for new regulations that allow the potential of AI to be used responsibly and to reduce the risk of civil, criminal or administrative legal liability.
Beauty: The firm understands the unique challenges and opportunities of the beauty sector. Our specialised legal services are tailored to meet the needs of any business operating in this industry, enabling them to grow their business with ease and confidence. The beauty practice’s range of services includes, but is not limited to:
- Assisting in the establishment and operation of beauty clinics, cosmetology practices, spa salons etc.
- Advice on the creation and implementation of legally compliant consent forms for treatments.
- Support in the area of advertising of services, particularly in relation to the prohibition of advertising certain services using medical equipment intended for professional use only.
- Assistance with the marketing and advertising of cosmetics in compliance with the regulations.
- Advice on matters related to intellectual property protection, including obtaining patents for innovative cosmetics or treatments.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceuticals | Katarzyna Czyzewska | [email protected] | |
| Clinical trials | Katarzyna Czyzewska | [email protected] | |
| Pricing and reimbursement | Katarzyna Czyzewska | [email protected] | |
| Healthcare | Katarzyna Czyzewska | [email protected] | |
| Food | Katarzyna Czyzewska | [email protected] | |
| Cosmetics | Katarzyna Czyzewska | [email protected] | |
| Medical devices | Katarzyna Czyzewska | [email protected] | |
| Ecommerce | Krzysztof Czyzewski | [email protected] | |
| Personal rights | Krzysztof Czyzewski | [email protected] | |
| Competition | Katarzyna Czyzewska | [email protected] | |
| Film and media | Krzysztof Czyzewski | [email protected] | |
| Advertising | Katarzyna Czyzewska | [email protected] | |
| Advertising | Krzysztof Czyzewski | [email protected] | |
| Publishing | Krzysztof Czyzewski | [email protected] | |
| Music and entertainment | Krzysztof Czyzewski | [email protected] | |
| IT and data protection | Katarzyna Czyzewska | [email protected] | |
| Litigation | Krzysztof Czyzewski | [email protected] | |
| Beauty | Natalia Łukawska | [email protected] | |
| Artificial Intelligence | Dariusz Tarabasz | [email protected] |
Meet The Team(s)
Lawyer Profiles
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Mrs Katarzyna Czyżewska | Katarzyna Czyżewska heads the Life Sciences practice at Czyżewscy Law Firm. Advocate… | View Profile |
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Mr Krzysztof Czyżewski | Krzysztof Czyżewski, expert and strategic advisor in the field of intellectual property,… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 16Languages
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Contacts : Krzysztof Czyzewski Contacts : Katarzyna CzyzewskaClient Testimonials
Irena Rej
„Farmacja Polska” Chambers of Commerce
Katarzyna Czyzewska, in our opinion, deserves recognition, not only because of her professional approach, due care and diligence, but what we respect most, for keeping the highest ethical standards in her work and in the relations with clients. Our experience driven from the cooperation with the Firm entitles us to recommend the Firm as a solid partner who provides the services on permanently professional level.
Maciej Strzembosz
Prasa & Film
My company has worked with Krzysztof Czyzewski since we met. He is one of two best lawyers in Poland in his field, but his ratio of price to quality is impossible to beat. He is professional, thoughtful, decisive, creative and flexible. He is a friend who got me out of trouble several times by firmly standing up on my side. He is great for good times and excellent for bad times and in creative industry you are always one step from disaster. So having him in my corner helps a lot. And let know people on the other side that I won’t be their prey.
Katarzyna Kozłowska
Wajda Studio & Wajda School
Wajda Studio & Wajda School recommends with complete confidence Czyzewscy kancelaria adwokacka due to the work carried out with professional approach. Taking into consideration the quality of legal services provided, we use the Office’s consultancy in particularly important and key issues.
It is extremely valuable that the detailed scope of legal services of the Czyzewscy kancelaria adwokacka is adapted to the individual needs of the client with an attitude to find optimal proposals for a comprehensive approach to specific legal issues and cooperation with the Wajda Studio & Wajda School partners.
We would like to emphasize that the services provided are based on the work of the entire team of lawyers, their sound substantive knowledge, excellent skills and commitment to the implementation of entrusted matters. They are characterized by their effectiveness and speed of action. All matters taken by the Office on our behalf are analyzed at length.
Magdalena Brzezowska
Advanced Accelerator Applications Polska Sp. z o. o.
We have been cooperating with Czyzewscy law firm since the beginning of AAA’s operations in Poland, that is five years. Although we deal with a fairly narrow department of pharmacy, which is the production and distribution of radioactive products – we always receive opinions at a very high level. Employees from Czyżewscy law office are willing to help and always available, so we do not wait long for help. In addition, they have extensive knowledge of Polish healthcare in many aspects (tenders, reimbursement, financing).
Violetta Furmianiuk – Zaorska
Aktiv Media
As a Film and TV producer and the owner of Aktiv Media I have worked and cooperated with Krzysztof Czyzewski from Czyzewscy kancelaria adwokacka for the last 7 years.
Krzysztof Czyzewski represents Aktiv Media in all business negotiations and the construction of all contracts with major TV stations and film distributors. Krzysztof has an outstanding knowledge of copyright law and always has an individual and highly professional approach, which guarantees that every contract and negotiation is carried through effectively.
I can always rely on Krzysztof for any advice and help whenever I need it. I can recommend Krzysztof Czyzewski without any hesitation.
Irena Gruca-Rozbicka
Foundation For Supporting Film Education FILMPRO
Our cooperation with Czyzewscy kancelaria adwokacka has a unique, unusual character. Together, we organized a series of cyclical educational events for film producers, screenwriters and cinematographers. These initiatives have been very positively received. I’m convinced that they have contributed to the improvement of the relations between participants of the audiovisual market in Poland.
Andrzej Rosner
Wydawnictwo Pascal
I have known Krzysztof Czyzewski for several years now and have cooperated with him while running my previous publishing houses (Twój Styl, Rosner & Partners). However right now, when I am the president of Wydawnictwo Pascal, it has become a full scale, day to day cooperation. I am happy with the service I receive as it gives me full comfort in running our business. All recommendations are reliable and backed up by thorough legal analyzes. Krzysztof Czyzewski – as for a lawyer – has a unique feature – instead of telling me “it can’t be done” or “it is prohibited” he looks for solutions, even for most difficult problems and quite often he finds them. Additionally he does it fast – keeping deadlines which are unthinkable for other lawyers.
Anne-Lise Doucement
Les Laboratoires Servier
Katarzyna Czyzewska is an expert in Polish law, she also fully understands her clients’ constraint and perspectives. We have been cooperating with her for many years and we know we can rely on her to find the most effective solution for her client’s interest.
Agata Wierzchowska
Wydawnictwo Literackie
We are happy to recommend reliable and professional legal services of Czyzewscy kancelaria adwokacka.
The scope of legal services provided by the Firm is tailored to the needs of our Company, which are focused mainly on issues related to intellectual property law. The lawyers, with who me have a chance to cooperate, Krzysztof Czyzewski, in particular, are properly qualified, have good legal knowledge and professional experience. The Firm is devoted to their work and services provided. All activities are based on thorough analysis, are done on time and offered solutions are comprehensive and optimal to protect the interests of our Company.
Krzysztof Czyzewski, with whom, we have cooperated for years, is always happy to assist, predicts future problems and give good recommendations.
Agnieszka Voitel
Sanofi Poland
We work with Czyzewscy law firm, and mainly with Katarzyna Czyzewska, for more than 4 years. We ask for a legal support on either the daily matters and the strategic projects. The lawyers from that law firm always aim to find solutions fitting to our needs, presenting client oriented support. The advices are practical, catching the major points of our concerns, not being too general or wordy. Especially Katarzyna has a wide knowledge not only of widely understood pharma law but the whole industry as such, what significantly improves the advices she gives. Dorota Hawliczek
Creative Poland Society
I truly recommend Czyzewscy Legal Firm as a partner in business. We have been cooperating since the beginning of the Czyzewscy company. Our work is mostly focused on intellectual property, preparation and negotiation of contracts in this area. We work on agreements with co-producers, partners and artists. The level of cooperation is estimated at 12 on a scale of 10. The contact is immediate, the orders are executed on time. Lawyers know the industry, they train constantly, they know the latest changes and trends and related changes in the law. Long cooperation also results in discounts on services. The company is more focused on clients needs and opportunities than other law firms. Krzysztof Czyzewski is the best, we have worked together since 2006. Always competent, flexible and on time.
Paweł Biniek
Medion Art Studio
I have cooperated with Czyzewscy kancelaria adwokacka in projects produced by my company MedionArt Studio. They help us to deal with production contracts, agreements with broadcasters and other needed to run our TV business. We have worked together since 2010. I am happy to recommend their legal services to all participants of the media market. They have never disappointed me and we could have always relied on their professional advice.
Maciej Wernio
Polish Society of Cinematographers Together with Czyzewscy kancelaria adwokacka and German Society of Cinematographers we organized two seminars about contracts and negotiation strategies for cinematographers. Seminars were held at the Camerimage International Film Festival in Poland. According to participants’s feedback both events were very successful, mainly thanks to the commitment and professionalism of Krzysztof Czyzewski from Czyzewscy kancelaria adwokacka.
Maciej Strzembosz
Polish Producers Alliance
Krzysztof Czyzewski works with KIPA (Polish Producers Alliance) as a legal expert, but also as an educator. His courses for young producers are always packed, and even experienced ones are often in attendance. He makes copyright law intricacies more friendly to everyone.
Michał Wronecki
Brasil
As an advertising agency we need an open-minded, creative and solution focused law partner with an above–the-average expertise in the intellectual property law, understanding of marketing and commercial business and able to make quality recommendations under time pressure. Krzysztof Czyzewski and his team are our solution for that matter. We recommend them without any hesitation.