Competition/Antitrust
Europe Guide 2024 : Poland
Band 1
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+48 22 627 1177Chambers Review
Clifford Chance remains one of the strongest firms in Poland for behavioural matters. The law firm represents clients in high-profile abuse of dominance investigations, as well as challenges to competition authority decisions and private enforcement damages actions. Its recent work has also included investigations into allegations of misleading advertising and greenwashing. The team further assists clients with merger control matters, including phase II investigations, and state aid mandates. It often collaborates with the firm's international network on multi-jurisdictional matters.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance represented Allegro in an appeal against a fine imposed for an alleged abuse of dominance.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clifford Chance has a strong team with extensive and solid knowledge in the field of competition law. The legal advice they prepare is accurate and business-oriented, backed up by thorough legal research and the expertise of lawyers from other departments within the firm when needed."
"The team provides the highest level of services and an immediate response to the problem."
"It is a pleasure to work with the Clifford Chance team. The lawyers are partners in discussion."
"We appreciate the very correct and timely communication. The team is always open to answer questions."
"The Clifford Chance team is dedicated and business-oriented."
"Clifford Chance has a strong team with extensive and solid knowledge in the field of competition law. The legal advice they prepare is accurate and business-oriented, backed up by thorough legal research and the expertise of lawyers from other departments within the firm when needed."
"The team provides the highest level of services and an immediate response to the problem."
"It is a pleasure to work with the Clifford Chance team. The lawyers are partners in discussion."
"We appreciate the very correct and timely communication. The team is always open to answer questions."
"The Clifford Chance team is dedicated and business-oriented."
Notable Practitioners
Iwona Terlecka frequently assists clients with Polish competition authority investigations and appeals against decisions. She also assists clients with private enforcement proceedings.
"She combines in-depth knowledge of Polish regulations with an understanding of our business."
"It is a pleasure to work with Iwona Terlecka."
"I greatly value her experience, proactiveness and strategic approach. She has always had a good balance between keeping the client on the safe side while searching for creative solutions."
"We appreciate her commercial awareness and great level of service."
"Iwona’s attitude to the case and the client is above expectation."