Olesinski & Wspolnicy fields a team praised for its capacity to navigate ‘complex tax challenges with a focus on practical solutions’, offering expertise across the full range of tax disputes, in addition to non-contentious mandates, including sophisticated cross-border planning matters. Tomasz Gałka, Wojciech Fryze, and Konrad Misiewicz jointly head the department, which is based in Wrocław. The team additionally includes Joanna Karczewska, who is highly experienced in disputes, and Magdalena Tyrakowska-Szymczak.
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Testimonials
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- 'What makes this practice unique is their ability to provide highly personalised and tailored tax advice. The team excels in navigating complex tax challenges with a focus on practical solutions. They are forward-thinking and have a client-centered mindset.'
- 'I have had the pleasure of working with Tomasz Gałka and the team on several projects, and his expertise consistently stands out. I value his responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to communicate complicated matters in a clear, accessible way.'
- 'They offer teams specialised in their topics, and at the same time cooperate well with each other when the problem is multidimensional. It is easy to find a person who specialises in a given issue.'
- 'Quick identification of the topic, in response to a problematic situation, express asking of threshold questions, express preliminary analysis to obtain quick guidelines and then in-depth analysis with clear explanation.'
- 'I recommend Joanna Karczewska. Her extensive knowledge helped us with many complicated cases.'
- 'Joanna Karczewska is a person worth recommending. Provided quick contact and response to problems.'
- 'I have been cooperating with the Olesinski & Wspolnicy for a long time. We benefit from comprehensive services. The people from the Law Firm assigned to specific activities are competent and reliable. Cooperation, contact and speed of response are at a high level.'
- 'The ease of communicating in English and German means that the German/English-speaking Management Board can communicate directly with specialists from the Law Firm. We receive reliable and professional help for all our questions or problems.'
Key clients
- Whirlpool Polska Sp. z o. o.
- GKN Driveline Polska Sp. z o.o.
- Hengst Filtration Poland Sp. z o.o.
- Hengst Filter Polska Sp. z o.o.
- JOST Polska Sp. z o.o.
- Brose Sitech Sp. z o. o.
- Tristone Flowtech Poland Sp. Z o. o.
- VOSS Automotive Sp. z o. o.
- Volkswagen Motor Polska Sp. z o. o.
- Winkelmann Sp. z o. o.
Work highlights
- Represented automotive sector clients in a dispute before the Supreme Administrative Court in a matter relating to subsidies from the Guaranteed Employee Benefits Fund.
- Supported a client in converting a Luxembourg-based company into a Polish Ltd, focusing on tax implications and compliance.
- Advised Alides Polska Holding sp. z o.o. on the restructuring of the group to ensure the efficient operation of its companies, tailored to its investment and business needs.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Tomasz Gałka; Wojciech Fryze; Konrad Misiewicz
Other key lawyers
Karol Niemiec; Joanna Karczewska; Magdalena Tyrakowska-Szymczak; Andrzej Łobodziński