Bird & Bird Koremba, Dziedzic i Wspólnicy sp.k.‘s data privacy and protection practice is deemed ’an absolute standout’ in handling a vast range of data-related matters, including both contentious and non-contentious mandates across Poland and the EU. Its offering covers assistance with such matters as data breaches, regulatory proceedings and data transfers. The team is also brings strength to advising on the regulations surrounding the ever-changing AI landscape. The ‘dedicated’ Izabela Kowalczuk-Pakuła leads the practice, specialising in retail, fintech and pharmaceutical sector matters, and excelling at strategically handling cybersecurity incidents, investigations and proceedings before national DPAs. Other key members of the team include Marta Kwiatkowska-Cylke, who represents clients in proceedings before the Polish supervisory authority and handles contentious matters, while Emilia Stępień works in GDPR regulation.
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‘Extremely active in the domestic market, also in the European Union. A go-to team.’
‘Izabela Kowalczuk-Pakuła is most dedicated and steers the team. She has incredible passion and skills. A go-to power lawyer.’
‘Bird & Bird has justifiably earned the reputation of the premier consumer data protection law firm in Europe.’
‘The practice is an absolute standout - the only law firm that we work alongside.’
‘Izabela Kowalczuk-Pakula: we have worked with Izabela and her team for over a decade. They are responsive, clear and very transparent. It is an absolute joy to be able to work alongside them in international mandates.’
‘Very professional and thorough.’
Key clients
- Samba TV
- Michael Page
Work highlights
Providing support to Samba TV, including acting as a DPO for its European operations and advising on the content and design of data protection and privacy documentation.
Providing ongoing support to Michael Page, in negotiating agreements with its clients and service providers.
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Practice head
Izabela Kowalczuk-Pakuła
Other key lawyers
Marta Kwiatkowska-Cylke; Emilia Stępień