Combining strong local and international expertise, the ‘very responsive and pragmatic’ team at CMS is trusted by major employers navigating high-stakes workforce issues. The practice advises on a sweeping range of employment matters, with standout capability in trade union negotiations, immigration strategy, sensitive internal investigations, and senior-management terminations. Spearheading the team is Katarzyna Dulewicz, who advises across the full spectrum of employment matters, from restructurings and executive moves to workforce investigations and transaction-driven employment issues. Elsewhere in the team, Tomasz Sancewicz brings deep experience in restructurings, executive matters and cross-border employment strategy, while Agnieszka Kałwa advises on complex hiring and exit processes, collective redundancies, international mobility and foreign-worker compliance.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Michał Tutaj is an exceptional employment lawyer. Very intelligent and with big experience in employment law matters. He is very responsive, extremely commercial and with strong interpersonal skills. He will always go the extra mile to help get matters done.'
- ‘CMS has a wide employment practice that ensures they are able to tackle any problem. They take the time to understand the client's issues and work closely with the client to develop effective strategies. They are our go-to adviser for the employment matters - the team is exceptional, knowledgeable, pragmatic and has a problem solving approach.’
- ‘Katarzyna Dulewicz that leads the team is really all-star. One of the best lawyers we have worked with, not only in employment law, but generally. Very strategic but also capable to diving in the details immediately as needed. ’
- ‘The team is extremely competent, practical and flexible. What makes it really special is seamless integration across the borders which makes it perfect for high stakes, complex trans-border projects, which is why we are working with them. Highly efficient and simply flawless.’
- ‘Agnieszka Kalwa is one of the best lawyers I have met so far. She exactly understands the clients' needs and she is excellent in advising for the necessary steps.’
- ‘The team is very responsive and pragmatic with a high level of expertise. We really enjoy working with CMS in Poland.'
Key clients
- A H Meydan Pty Ltd
- Agrifirm Group B.V.
- ALSTOM Polska S.A.
- Altman Solon
- Alvarez & Marsal Europe LLP
- Amicus Therapeutics UK Limited
- Aon UK Limited
- Aptean Global Services Sp. z o.o.
- Arcadis Sp. z o.o.
- ARP Energia sp. z o.o.
- August Storck KG
- Axpo Polska sp. z o.o.
Work highlights
Advised Winkhaus in the process of electing Polish and Czech employee representatives to the Special Negotiation Body, as part of the formation of a European Company (Societas Europaea, SE).
Advised Gates Corporation on trade union issues and other complex matter related to employment law.
Provided ongoing support to MetLife which required our continuous engagement and responsiveness.
Lawyers
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Maciej Andrzejewski
Practice head
Katarzyna Dulewicz
Other key lawyers
Agnieszka Kałwa; Tomasz Sancewicz; Agnieszka Siewniak; Michał Tutaj