Poland > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 2

At Eversheds Sutherland Poland, the life sciences practice advises on pharmaceutical licencing and marketing authorisations, with broad expertise in sector-specific commercial and regulatory issues. The group is noted for its knowledge in clinical trials in Poland, in relation to which it advises several major pharmaceutical companies. Jointly leading the group are product safety expert Marta Gadomska-Gołąb and consumer law specialist Aleksandra Kunkiel-Kryńska, both of whom have an impressive client list of domestic and international corporates.

Poland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

Eversheds Sutherland Poland's lawyers have a significant presence in mid-market corporate transactions, with them acting for a mix of domestic and foreign clients. The group works closely with other practitioners across the firm's international office network, making it a strong choice in cross-border deals.  Ewa Szlachetka focuses on public M&A and restructurings. Renata Patoka has an active transactional practice, and she also advises insurers on warranty and indemnity issues. Michał Karwacki is a name to note for private equity and venture capital deals. Of counsel Krzysztof Feluch is noted for real estate acquisitions and company formations.

Poland > Dispute resolution Tier 3

Eversheds Sutherland Poland has particular experience in disputes arising from the aviation, real estate, infrastructure, energy and technology sectors, in addition to handling unfair competition litigation. The disputes team is also regularly called on for its insolvency and bankruptcy law expertise. Heading the department is Maciej Jóźwiak, who has experience in litigation up to the Polish Supreme Court, as well as in arbitration. Krzysztof Wierzbowski is an experienced litigator, often acting for foreign investors in disputes with local entities. Anna Kasnowska-Lisowska has developed a solid unfair competition practice.

Poland > Employment Tier 3

The employment team at Eversheds Sutherland Poland is led by restructuring specialist Ewa Łachowska-Brol. In addition to experience in labour disputes and employee transfers, it also handles collective and individual redundancies, dismissals, incentive schemes, working time requirements, and internal audits. Counsel Adam Nierzwicki is the name to note for drafting agreements and managerial contracts.

Poland > Energy and natural resources Tier 3

At Eversheds Sutherland Poland, Michał Drozdowicz heads the energy practice. The practice, which was established in 2019, has already developed a strong reputation for handling advisory matters for state bodies as well as those operating in the natural resources sector. An additional area of expertise is financial advice as it relates to the renewable energy market, testament to this was senior associate Łukasz Petelski's advice to mBank on a major debt financing transaction in the commercial solar industry.

Poland > Public procurement Tier 3

Poland > Real estate Tier 3

Eversheds Sutherland Poland's real estate practice advises on developments, lease transactions, property transfers and infrastructure projects. It is a popular choice for state bodies and counts the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways as a longstanding client. The team lead is Krzysztof Wierzbowski, an expert in retail, office and residential spaces.

Poland > Banking and finance Tier 5

Eversheds Sutherland Poland handles financing and regulatory issues related to infrastructure projects and real estate transactions. The group is increasingly active in the fintech sector, where it advises payment institutions on issues involving blockchain technology and virtual currency trading. Leading the team is project finance specialist Michał Markowski. Senior associate Małgorzata Gołębiowska is recommended for her expertise in regulatory issues.