Competition/Antitrust
Europe Guide 2024 : Poland
Band 1
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+48 22 820 6100Chambers Review
The firm maintains its position in the top tier of competition law firms in Poland on the strength of its work in high-profile competition law damages actions. The team's strong behavioural practice further encompasses Polish competition authority investigations and subsequent challenges to fines. The law firm also offers notable activity in merger clearance and foreign direct investment notifications, often acting on behalf of private equity houses and other investors. It assists clients with competition compliance matters, particularly regarding distribution strategies. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The team advised CVC on the competition clearance of Stock Spirits Group's proposed acquisition of Polmos Bielsko-Biała.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is a very close-knit, approachable and responsive team that works cross-functionally with colleagues in other business areas to provide the best possible support and make legal topics easy for business."
"The team is dedicated and has a lot of experience."
"We were provided with state-of-the-art counselling."
"The lawyers have an excellent understanding of the process and thoroughly guided us through it."
"Communication was smooth and timely."
"It is a very close-knit, approachable and responsive team that works cross-functionally with colleagues in other business areas to provide the best possible support and make legal topics easy for business."
"The team is dedicated and has a lot of experience."
"We were provided with state-of-the-art counselling."
"The lawyers have an excellent understanding of the process and thoroughly guided us through it."
"Communication was smooth and timely."
Notable Practitioners
Marta Sendrowicz is highly esteemed for advising clients on merger control notifications, as well as representing them in appeals against authority decisions. She has further experience in competition law investigations and follow-on damages actions.
"Marta was a pleasure to work with. She's very competent, positive and provides quick and accurate answers to problems."
"She is the best specialist I have had the pleasure of working with."
"She is a top competition lawyer."
"She is an extremely capable lawyer and very energetic. She is a pleasure to work with."