DLA Piper Gizinski Kycia sp.k. garners praise for its 'excellent life sciences regulatory practice in Poland'. The team 'demonstrates strong capabilities in complex regulatory matters, transactional support, and cross-border legal structuring'. Operating from the Warsaw office, the group's workload includes distribution and market entry matters. Practice head Andrzej Balicki is 'an exceptional life sciences lawyer', who often handles public procurement and reimbursement cases. Jolanta Dąbrowicz is sought after by manufacturers and distributors of medical devices and medicinal products, and Michał Orzechowski handles pricing matters.
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- 'They have an exceptional grasp of current and forthcoming life sciences regulations.'
- 'Andrzej Balicki is a rare breed of legal advisor—one who combines academic depth, regulatory mastery, and commercial pragmatism. His understanding of EU and Polish pharmaceutical law is not only encyclopedic but also deeply contextual. He brings to every engagement a strategic clarity that reflects years of experience advising on medicinal products, medical devices, clinical trials, pricing and reimbursement, and health-tech innovation.'
- 'Jolanta Dąbrowicz is an extraordinary product lawyer. Her expertise extends beyond legal matters to include a thorough understanding of the technical aspects of sector-specific regulatory requirements. Michał Orzechowski deserves praise for his talent in simplifying intricate legal concepts.'
- '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 outstanding life sciences attorney. As a creative and dedicated regulatory lawyer, he consistently delivers exceptional results.'
- 'They skillfully navigate a wide range of regulatory issues and have an exceptional understanding of sector-related legislative processes.'
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.
- Ipsen Poland
- AbbVie
- ResMed
Work highlights
Representing Smith & Nephew in reimbursement proceedings before the Ministry of Health.
Advising ExploRNA Therapeutics on contractual frameworks for the development and commercialization of mRNA technologies.
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Practice head
Andrzej Balicki
Other key lawyers
Jolanta Dąbrowicz; Michał Orzechowski