The latest episode of News from Poland is devoted to implementation by Polish companies of sanctions imposed on Russia for its attack on Ukraine. This topic is discussed by Anna Olejniczak-Michalska from the firm’s Private Client practice and Łukasz Lasek from the firm’s Dispute Resolution & Arbitration practice. On April 16, 2022, the Act on Special Solutions to Counteract Support for the Invasion of Ukraine and to Protect National Security entered into force. In short, the Act provides for implementing measures at the national level with respect to EU regulations on restrictive measures against Russia and Belarus. The Act also introduces aPolish sanctions regime...
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We focus on our clients’ business needs, helping them find effective and practical solutions for their most difficult legal problems.
Wardynski & Partners, founded in 1988, is one of the largest independent law firms in Poland.
We maintain the highest legal and business standards. We are committed to promoting the civil society and the rule of law. We participate in non-profit projects and pro bono initiatives.
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There are currently over 100 lawyers in the firm serving clients in Polish, English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Czech, Italian and Korean.
We have offices in Warsaw, Poznan, Wroclaw and Krakow.
Year this Office was Established: 1988
Lawyers Worldwide: 150
Languages: Polish, English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Czech, Italian and Korean.
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Pawel Ciecwierz
Senior Partner
Jan Ciecwierz
Partner
Anna Dabrowska
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Konrad Grotowski
Partner
Igor Hanas
Partners
Monika Hartung
Partner
Stefan Jacyno
Managing Partner
Szymon Kubiak
Partner
Lukasz Lasek
Partner
Mirella Lechna
Partner
Jakub Lerner
Partners
Krzysztof Libiszewski
Partner
Agnieszka Lisiecka
Partner
Michal Nowacki
Partner
Danuta Pajewska
Partner
Anna Pompe
Partner
Magdalena Switajska
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Lukasz Szegda
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Wlodzimierz Szoszuk
Senior Partner
Tomasz Wardynski
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Dariusz Wasylkowski
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Krzysztof Wiktor
Partner
Katarzyna Wojcik-Bakowska
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Krzysztof Wojdyło
Partner
Tomasz Zasacki
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Natalia Falecka-Tyszka
Associates
Sabina Famirska
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Monika A. Górska
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Joanna Krakowiak
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Ewa Nagy
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Anna Olejniczak-Michalska
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Marcin Pietkiewicz
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Piotr Podsiadly
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Adam Studzinski
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Joanna Szafranska
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Norbert Walasek
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Kinga Ziemnicka
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Ewa Butkiewicz
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Agata Kryger
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Daniel Smarduch
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Radoslaw Wasiak
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Aleksandra Wlodarczyk
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Justyna Zandberg
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Katarzyna Zukowska
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Jakub Macek
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International economic sanctions – guide for entrepreneurs
Economic sanctions (also called restrictive measures) are an instrument of influence of states or international organisations (EU, UN) on states and individuals whose activities violate international law and pose a threat to peace and security. Sanctioning states impose certain restrictions on sanctioned entities (e.g., entry bans on certain persons or freezing of assets in their territories) or require persons under their jurisdiction to cease or limit their cooperation with sanctioned entities (e.g., prohibiting the export of specific goods to recipients in a particular state). Sanctioned entities may be identified as such or through indication of their characteristics...
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News from Poland—Business & Law, Episode 16: War as force majeure
This time Mirella Lechna-Marchewka heading the firm’s Infrastructure and Public Procurement practices, discusses war as force majeure in the context of Russian aggression on Ukraine. News from Poland—Business & Law is a synthesis of important current events in the Polish economy and changes to Polish law, especially those that may concern management board members and affect the risk of serving on boards. Konrad Grotowski, host of the programme, discusses the current state of the Polish economy. The programme is addressed to foreign directors of Polish companies, foreign investors in Poland, and their foreign advisers...
News from Poland—Business & Law, Episode 17: To pay or not to pay the ransom to the hacker?
In the newest episode of News from Poland—Business & Law Jakub Barański from Wardyński & Partners’ Litigation & Arbitration Practice, discusses the issue of ransomware attacks and in particular, dealing with ransom demands. News from Poland—Business & Law is a synthesis of important current events in the Polish economy and changes to Polish law, especially those that may concern management board members and affect the risk of serving on boards. Konrad Grotowski, host of the programme, discusses the current state of the Polish economy. The programme is addressed to foreign directors of Polish companies, foreign investors in Poland, and their foreign advisers...