DLA Piper Gizinski Kycia sp.k. has in-depth expertise at the intersection of competition law and public procurement, particularly in enforcement matters handled by the Polish Competition Authority. Michał Orzechowski, leads the team, advising on all issues related to anti-competitive agreements, such as collusion, cartels and vertical agreements, and also represents clients before public authorities and courts while also handling merger control proceedings before both national authorities and the European Commission. Co-head Andrzej Balicki has experience in relation to anti-competitive agreements and unilateral practices and represents clients in competition and consumer protection cases before public authorities and courts.
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Testimonials
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- ‘An outstanding team with a long-standing presence in the life sciences sector, composed of business-oriented professionals who bring strategic insight and deep industry expertise.’
- ‘Andrzej Balicki is an exceptional life sciences lawyer with extensive expertise, particularly in pharmaceutical sector. I especially value how he skillfully blends deep sector knowledge with a nuanced understanding of distribution channel mechanics.'
- ‘DLA Piper is our go to team for matters in Poland. Their advice is solid, reliable and very helpful. Our experience with them was very good.’
- ‘Above all, extensive knowledge and experience combined with agility in providing legal advice. Cooperation without excessive delays, fast and to the point.’
- ‘They are a good competition law practice in Poland, with an advantage of being a part of a global DLA Piper network. They often have cross-border work, as their Polish clients tend to be quite active in international transaction.’
- ‘The leading individual there is Michał Orzechowski, who is my first point of contact there for competition law matters. He is very responsive and maintains clear communication. I like working with him.’
- ‘I had the privilege of working with Michał Orzechowski on several complex matters in the pharmaceutical sector, and I can confidently say that his expertise in competition and antitrust law is exceptional.'
- ‘Whether advising on vertical agreements or evaluating risks in distribution networks, Michal Orzechowski brought clarity, confidence, and a results-driven mindset to every discussion.’
Key clients
- Allergan
- AmeriGas (UGI)
- Generali
- SIBS
- Air-BP Aramco Poland
- Trek Bicycle Corporation
- Żabka Polska (a portfolio company of CVC Capital Partners)
- Enterprise Investors
- DEME Group
- Accord Healthcare Polska
- CMR Surgical
- DHL eCommerce (Polska)
- Vestas Poland
- Meden-Inmed
- Ipsen
- Porr AG
- BEWI group
Work highlights
Represented Enterprise Investors fund in merger control proceedings before the Polish Competition Authority related to its EUR 58m investment in eTravel.
Represented PSA Baltics NV in merger control proceedings before the Polish Competition Authority related to its acquisition of control over Loconi Intermodal.
Advising DHL eCommerce (Poland) on various competition law aspects of its business activities in Poland.
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Practice head
Michał Orzechowski; Andrzej Balicki