The team at Rymarz Zdort Maruta offer in-depth knowledge and experience in handling a wide range of Polish and EU competition law matters, particularly, merger control proceedings, M&A-related antitrust matters related to gun-jumping issues and clean team procedures and cartels and abuse of dominant positions. Practice head Iwona Her provides antimonopoly advice across a range of sectors such as telecoms, finance and retail. Tomasz Kordala specialises in a wide range of antitrust law matters, including merger control, dawn raids and cartels.
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Testimonials
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- ‘What makes this practice truly unique is its deep industry knowledge combined with an exceptional ability to quickly absorb new information, extract the most important insights, and translate them into actionable strategies.'
- ‘Tomasz Kordala – his dedication to resolving issues, gaining a deep understanding of the industry, and considering all possible aspects was exceptional. He consistently demonstrated a positive attitude, came fully prepared for every meeting, and asked insightful questions.'
- ‘Iwona Her has the ability to balance antimonopoly regulations with business needs.’
- ‘This practice stands out for its responsiveness, clarity, and ability to handle complex matters with confidence and precision. The team consistently delivers advice that is not only legally sound but also commercially relevant and easy to present at various levels —making them a strategic asset in high-stakes situations.'
Key clients
- Erste Group Bank AG
- Fortum
- EWE AG
- BEST S.A.
- DUKA INTERNATIONAL S.A. w restrukturyzacji
- Exus Partners
- W.Kruk
- NDI
- Innova Capital
- Wirtualna Polska
- American Heart of Poland
- Arcus Infrastructure Partners LLP
- Vectra S.A.
- Cellnex Poland
- Towerlink
- Griffin Capital Partners
- Raiffeisen Bank International AG
- Polish Chamber of Electronic Communications
- Cornerstone Partners
- Getin Noble Bank S.A. w upadlosci
Work highlights
Advised and represented American Heart of Poland in regard to merger control proceedings before the President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection concerning the acquisition of Scanmed S.A.
Advising and representing Erste Group Bank AG on antitrust aspects of their EUR 7bn acquisition of a controlling 49% stake in Santander Bank Polska S.A.
Advising and representing Vectra S.A., in an appeal proceeding regarding the decision of the President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection concerning alleged infringement of consumer protection law in respect of clauses allowing unilateral changes in contracts with consumers, including changing prices.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Iwona Her
Other key lawyers
Tomasz Kordala