Lauded for its ability to combine ‘deep expertise in employment law with the ability to provide clear, actionable guidance’, Clifford Chance, Janicka, Kruzewski, Stosio i wspólnicy spólka komandytowa remains a go-to name for private equity funds navigating complex workforce issues. The practice couples its broad employment capability with standout expertise in management cooperation, incentive structures and senior-level exits. Steering the practice is Tomasz Derda, whose deep experience in the employment aspects of high-value corporate transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The practice stands out for its highly practical and client-focused approach. What makes it unique is the combination of deep expertise in employment law with the ability to provide clear, actionable guidance even in highly complex and sensitive matters, such as collective redundancies and support during insolvency proceedings.'
- 'Potential clients will value the team’s responsiveness and clarity. Every inquiry was met with precise, well-reasoned answers, ensuring that no aspect of the process was left unclear. This level of engagement demonstrates not only strong legal knowledge but also a genuine commitment to supporting clients throughout the most challenging business situations.’
- ‘The individuals I worked with stood out through their exceptional professionalism, responsiveness, and clarity of communication. What differentiates them from competitors is their ability to balance strong technical expertise with a very practical and solution-oriented approach.'
- 'Instead of providing only general legal analysis, they ensured that every piece of advice was tailored, actionable, and directly applicable to the situation at hand.'
- 'I particularly valued their structured way of working: providing detailed plans, clear instructions, and timely guidance, which made navigating complex employment law issues – including collective redundancies and matters arising during insolvency – much more manageable.'
- ‘Grzegorz Nowaczek is probably the best person on the market from the perspective of building long term incentive schemes for management. He is creative but at the same time always focuses on minimising risk. I trust him.'
- 'Agnieszka Janicka is the best lawyer in Poland. She perfectly strikes a balance of content vs people side. I love working with her.’
- ‘Very knowledgeable and available.'
Key clients
- Prosus/Naspers
- Stryker
- CBRE Investment Management
- Allegro
- Galia SAS
- Citi
- ALJ Poland Holding
- Software AG
- Gemini
- Waterland
- Arvato
- Hillwood
- Adyen
- Combi Engineering
- Furla
Work highlights
Advised Citibank Europe on all employment aspects related to the automatic transfer of employees as a result of the carve-out of the consumer segment of activity of its subsidiary in Poland, BHW, to VeloBank, in relation to the sale of this segment in the form of a demerger.
Advised ALJ Poland Holding on a full spectrum of employment matters.
Advised Allegro on the employment aspects related to the operation of a stock option plan (Allegro Incentive Plan) based on the participants' entitlement to Allegro.eu shares and other long-term incentive arrangement.
Practice head
Tomasz Derda
Other key lawyers
Grzegorz Nowaczek; Joanna Kamińska; Aleksandra Ulatowska; Agnieszka Janicka