Hailed by clients as a ‘premier team in the Polish market’, DLA Piper Giziński Kycia sp.k. often assists with public procurement mandates and the full spectrum of issues relating to the pricing and advertising of medicinal products. The ’outstanding’ Andrzej Balicki leads the team, and is known for his longstanding experience in both domestic and EU regulations governing pharmaceutical, diet supplement, and medical device products. Balicki is particularly adept at handling reimbursement negotiations and public procurement matters. ‘Extraordinary product lawyer’ Jolanta Dąbrowicz is a key member of the team who often assists distributors and manufacters with administrative disputes before the Main Pharmaceutical Inspectorate and the National Health Fund.
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Testimonials
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‘A team with a remarkable track record in the life sciences market. I particularly appreciate their proactive approach and in-depth knowledge of industry trends.’
‘Andrzej Balicki is an outstanding lawyer in the life sciences sector with a great deal of expertise. I particularly value his deep understanding of the sector which enables him to offer strategic advice that combines legal and business aspects.’
‘DLA Piper has an outstanding team in Poland, with one of the best healthcare and life sciences lawyers on the market - Andrzej Balicki and Jolanta Dąbrowicz. They are very smart, proactive and successfully advise their clients. Portfolio of clients is also impressive.’
‘Andrzej Balicki is one of the best lawyers in this area with an amazing track record. He is definitely a go to person. Jolanta Dąbrowicz - she is a lawyer with a plenty of experience. Definitely one of the best lawyers on her level - deserves the recognition she received so far but will definitely go up.’
‘Outstanding expertise in pharma law. Attorneys understand the pharmaceutical business very well, which is a unique attribute among law firms.’
‘In my opinion, this is a premier team in the Polish market, setting a high standard for competitors. They are a highly skilled group, excelling in all key areas of industry-specific advisory services. Their grasp of both current and forthcoming life sciences regulations is exceptional.’
Key clients
- CMR Surgical
- ExploRNA Therapeutics
- Théa Polska sp. z o.o.
- Smith & Nephew
- Brass Research and Development
- Mayoly
- Philips Polska sp. z o.o.
- Gemini Polska sp. z o.o.
- AbbVie
- ResMed
- Zakłady Farmaceutyczne Polpharma
- Transpharmation
Work highlights
Advised CMR Surgical on its contracting with public hospitals.
Advised a global pharmaceutical company on its collaboration with national health consultants and provincial health consultants in Poland.
Acting for ExploRNA Therapeutics in negotiations with potential partners.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Andrzej Balicki
Other key lawyers
Jolanta Dąbrowicz; Michał Orzechowski