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Taylor Wessing Poland
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Poland > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 3

Taylor Wessing Poland's client base ranges from small innovative manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and medical devices to large hospital companies and global enterprises. The firm's key areas of expertise are manufacturing and distribution agreements; licensing and collaboration; contentious mandates, particularly in relation to patents and product liability; data protection and intellectual property; and regulatory issues. In January 2022, practice head Przemyslaw Walasek welcomed senior associate Bartosz Świdrak from Fairfield, thus strengthening the bench further.

Practice head(s):

Przemysław Walasek

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Availability, wide range of knowledge, trustworthiness.’

‘Good customer service approach.’

‘Bartosz Świdrak is a distinguished lawyer specialising in medical devices. On all occasions, he provided quick, correct and clear answers to the questions asked.’

Key clients

mBank

Hauck & Aufhäuser Privatbankiers

BioMaxima S.A.

InspireMD

HAMMERmed Medical Polska

BTL Polska

Align Technology

Adare Pharmaceuticals

Sight Sciences

Theramex

Apotex Inc.

Fresenius Kabi

Perrigo Group

Work highlights

  • Advised BioMaxima on the transfer of its listing from NewConnect to the main trading floor of the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
  • Assisting InspireMD with the launch of clinical trials for medical devices, including drafting and negotiating clinical trial agreements with research sites and investigators in Poland.
  • Providing ongoing advice to BTL Polska, including assisting with issues relating to new EU regulations and advertising regulations.

Poland > Banking and finance Tier 4

In the period between December 2021 and February 2022, Taylor Wessing Poland acquired a 10-practitioner strong team from Deloitte Legal, Ostrowski, Gizicki i Wspólnicy sp.k., significantly boosting its banking and finance capabilities in terms of both strength and depth. The arrivals included widely recognised partners Zbigniew Korba and Łukasz Szymański – the former of whom now heads up the practice – as well as experienced counsels and senior associates. The firm is now equally well equipped to provide both transactional and regulatory support to key industry players.

Practice head(s):

Zbigniew Korba; Łukasz Szymański

Other key lawyers:

Antoni Goraj; Marta Gocał; Paweł Skura

Testimonials

‘Skilled and problem-solving professonials. Prompt responses and perfect balance between compliance with laws and practical approach.’

‘Łukasz Szymański is a trustworthy lawyer who gets things done.’

‘Strengths: quality of cooperation, speed of operation, flexibility and comprehensiveness in the field of client service.’

‘High openness, accessibility, cooperativeness, flexibility and a broad view of the topics discussed.’

‘The banking and finance team combine creative thinking with top execution capacity and practical implementation. All members of the team are highly knowledgeable business lawyers with considerable experience in advising international clients.’

‘Łukasz Szymański is an experienced lawyer in advising foreign and domestic clients. He is always striving to simplify rather than complicate matters through out-of-the-box solutions, cultural sensitivity, and business understanding.’

‘Zbigniew Korba is really a brilliant and diligent lawyer.’

‘They perform their roles perfectly, senior lawyers are totally engaged in day-to-day works, and Zbigniew Korba is proactive on each material step in the transaction, finding always solutions satisfactory to both parties and pushing the process forward. Working with them is always a pleasure.’

Key clients

Mercedes-Benz Bank Polska S.A. w likwidacji

Svenska Handelsbanken AB S.A. Oddział w Polsce

PKO BP S.A.

Banca IFIS S.p.A.

Santander Bank Polska S.A.

Raiffeisen Bank International AG

Commerzbank AG

Work highlights

  • Advised PKO BP on the €57m financing of a logistics park constructed by Panattoni.
  • Advising Svenska Handelsbanken AB on various issues relating to the closure of its operations in Poland.
  • Advising Mercedes Benz Polska on its reorganisation of operations in Poland, including setting up a consumer finance company and commencing the voluntary liquidation of a bank.

Poland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4

Under the joint leaderhsip of Olav Nemling and Andrzej Mikosz, Taylor Wessing Poland assists clients with issues occuring at all stages of the corporate life cycle, from set-up, through early-stage funding rounds, to larger investments including private equity and M&A, to exits. The team has particular knowledge of the technology sector, and is also well versed in the healthcare, infrastructure, real estate and private wealth spaces.

Practice head(s):

Andrzej Mikosz; Olav Nemling

Other key lawyers:

Jakub Pitera; Katarzyna Matusiak; Patrycja Sojka

Testimonials

‘Very hands-on and focussed. Also fun to work with.’

‘Olav Nemling – very experienced in M&A; very good communication in both German and English.’

Key clients

GS Staalwerken Groep B. V.

mBank S.A.

Hauck & Aufhäuser Privatbankiers AG

BioMaxima S.A.

MLP Group S.A.

Work highlights

  • Advised GS Staalwerken Groep on the management buyout of shares in Smulders Polska, a company which the client owns.
  • Assisted Hauck & Aufhäuser Investment Banking and mBank with their roles as exchange trustee and settlement agent, respectively, on the exchange offer by Frankfurt-listed Vita 34 AG, Leipzig to the shareholders of Warsaw- listed stem cell bank Polski Bank Komórek Macierzystych.
  • Advised BioMaxima on the transfer of the company’s listing from NewConnect to the main trading floor of the Warsaw Stock Exchange.

Poland > Intellectual property Tier 4

Taylor Wessing Poland‘s IP practice offers advisory, regulatory, and litigation services, as well as trade mark portfolio management, for clients in the gaming, e-commerce, energy, telecoms, healthcare, and food sectors. Practice head Przemyslaw Walasek is strong in internet trade mark infringement cases. In January 2022, senior associate Bartosz Świdrak joined the team from Fairfield, bringing with him expertise in the life sciences industry.

Practice head(s):

Przemysław Walasek

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Very pro-client approach, good business feeling, and a good ability to provide high-quality products on time.’

‘Przemysław Walasek has a good business feeling and provides professional advice.’

Key clients

TikTok Information Technologies UK Limited

CD Projekt

Adobe

Alois Dallmayr Kaffee oHG

Brand Loyalty Special Promotions B.V.

Primavera Life GmbH

OKRE Development sp. z o.o.

Broadway Malyan

GOG

Work highlights

  • Advising the owner of the TikTok app on various IP-related matters and assisting the client with negotiations of co-operation agreements for marketing and advertising services.
  • Advising a large pharmaceutical company on the management of its trade mark portfolio in Poland in connection with a global M&A transaction.
  • Advised OKRE Development on the preparation and negotiation of a design contract for residential buildings in the context of a new land development project.

Poland > Dispute resolution Tier 6

Taylor Wessing Poland is differentiated by its dedication to alternative dispute resolution methods; according to one client, 'a unique feature of the firm is its ability to mediate in several languages'. This focus is further exemplified by practice head Ewelina Stobiecka  , who co-founded the International Mediation Centre. Away from ADR, intellectual property disputes and private enforcement litigation are the other key strengths.

Practice head(s):

Ewelina Stobiecka

Other key lawyers:

Krystian Stanasiuk; Sebastian Morgała

Testimonials

‘Promotes and strongly supports alternative dispute resolution methods in Poland. It builds a network of contacts and strives to reach decision-makers in the public sector.’

‘Strong persistence and commitment of the Taylor Wessing team, led by Ewelina Stobiecka.’

‘We very much appreciate the competences of the Warsaw branch of TaylorWessing. Each time, the answer and assistance are provided immediately. Taylor Wessing takes a holistic approach, taking into account all aspects of the engagement, often pointing to additional aspects of the issue.’

‘Ewelina Stobiecka shows commitment and creativity.’

‘We perceive the cooperation as very fruitful and each time we receive reliable support.’

‘Alternative dispute resolution methods and the popularisation of mediation as a business-effective instrument of conflict resolution clearly distinguishes the Taylor Wessing team in the market.’

‘A unique feature of the firm is its ability to mediate in several languages, both locally and internationally.’

‘Ewelina Stobiecka is a real professional, she has bright knowledge and on the other hand is able to transfer it in an easy way. She is always searching for the most suitable solution. She is very contained and self-confident.’

Key clients

Haberkorn GmbH

Holmen sp. o.o.

TikTok Information Technologies UK Limited

Villeroy & Boch

Bystronic

Work highlights

  • Representing the owner of TikTok in a number of contentious intellectual property matters.
  • Represented a client before the Arbitration Court in a case concerning refusal to pay compensation for a mining accident.
  • Advised on a strategy for resolving a dispute arising in connection with the operation of an e-toll system in Poland.

Poland > Insurance

Over late 2021 and early 2022, Taylor Wessing Poland gained a dedicated insurance team from Deloitte Legal, Ostrowski, Gizicki i Wspólnicy sp.k., including new team head Łukasz Szymański and senior associate Magdalena Jaczewska-Żurek. The practice advises on day-to-day operations, structured projects and reorganisation mandates.

The firm: Founded in 1986 and formerly known as e|n|w|c Attorneys at Law, Taylor Wessing CEE today is the CEE/SEE Competence Centre of Taylor Wessing, a leading international law firm with more than 1,200 lawyers working across 33 offices in 20 countries. Taylor Wessing is a full-service law firm, working with clients in the world’s most dynamic industries. The firm takes a single-minded approach to advising its clients, helping them succeed by thinking innovatively about their business issues. A focus on the industries of tomorrow has enabled Taylor Wessing to develop market-leading expertise in technology, media and communications, life sciences, private wealth and energy.

Taylor Wessing CEE has offices in Bratislava, Brno, Budapest, Kiev, Klagenfurt, Prague, Vienna and Warsaw and advises investors in Central and Eastern Europe from the initial stages of their projects onwards.Its lawyers all have international experience. Their familiarity with the rules of the game and the local cultures in these emerging markets play an important part in the success of the work for these clients. Taylor Wessing CEE is committed to providing its clients with top quality advice and service both on the basis of long-term relationships and in connection with individual legal projects. Teams of specialists deliver rapid and reliable legal and business advice.

International work: With eight offices in six CEE countries, Taylor Wessing CEE shows great competence in Central and Eastern Europe. An Italian Desk exists in Budapest, Kiev, Vienna and Warsaw. In addition, Taylor Wessing has a further 25 offices across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, and has particular expertise in advising clients in North America, Brazil and India.

Department Name Email Telephone
Banking and finance
Commercial
Competition, EU and trade
Compliance
Corporate, M&A and capital markets
Dispute resolution
Employment, pensions and mobility
Environmental, planning and regulatory
IP/IT
Private client
Projects
Real estate and construction
Restructuring and corporate recovery
Tax
Photo Name Position Profile
Jan Adamus photo Mr Jan Adamus Jan is a senior assicate at Taylor Wessing. He focuses on leading…
Antoni Goraj  photo Mr Antoni Goraj Antoni is a proficient banking & finance lawyer with a special focus…
Magdalena Jaczewska-Żurek photo Ms Magdalena Jaczewska-Żurek Magdalena is a senior associate at Taylor Wessing. She is a member…
Marta Janowska photo Ms Marta Janowska Marta is mainly active in Compliance and also supports clients in Corporate,…
Konrad Kohutek photo Dr Konrad Kohutek Konrad Kohutek is a counsel at Taylor Wessing Warsaw in Poland. He…
Zbigniew Korba photo Mr Zbigniew Korba Zbigniew is a partner at Taylor Wessing  and heads the Banking &…
Katarzyna Matusiak photo Ms Katarzyna Matusiak Katarzyna Matusiak is a senior associate and a member of the Corporate,…
Andrzej Mikosz photo Mgr Andrzej Mikosz Andrzej Mikosz is a partner in the Corporate, M&A and Capital Markets…
Olav Nemling photo Mr Olav Nemling Olav Nemling is a partner at Taylor Wessing Warsaw, Poland. He specialises…
Jakub Pitera photo Dr Jakub Pitera Jakub Pitera is a partner in the corporate/M&A & capital markets team…
Marcin Przybysz photo Mr Marcin Przybysz Marcin Przybysz is a senior associate at Taylor Wessing in Warsaw, Poland.…
Anna Rataj photo Dr Anna Rataj Anna Rataj is a senior associate and a member of the Corporate,…
Marcin Sroga photo Mr Marcin Sroga Marcin Sroga is a counsel and a member of the Tax team…
Krystian Stanasiuk photo Mr Krystian Stanasiuk Krystian Stanasiuk is a partner at Taylor Wessing Warsaw, Poland. He specialises…
Ewelina Stobiecka photo Ms Ewelina Stobiecka Ewelina Stobiecka is a partner at Taylor Wessing in Poland. She heads…
Łukasz Szymański photo Mr Łukasz Szymański Łukasz is a renowned legal expert on the Polish market and even…
Przemyslaw Walasek photo Mr Przemyslaw Walasek Przemysław Walasek is a partner at Taylor Wessing in Warsaw and Head…
Marcin Zimny photo Mr Marcin Zimny Marcin Zimny is a counsel at Taylor Wessing in Warsaw, Poland. Having…
Bartosz Świdrak photo Mr Bartosz Świdrak Bartosz is a senior associate in the IP/IT team, having in-depth experience…
Number of lawyers : 116
at this office : 41
Contacts : Raimund Cancola
Contacts : Claudia Steegmüller
Other offices : Bratislava
Other offices : Brno
Other offices : Budapest
Other offices : Kiev
Other offices : Klagenfurt
Other offices : Prague
Other offices : Warsaw

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