TMT
Europe Guide 2024 : Poland
Band 2
Email address
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+48 22 520 5555About
Provided by CMS
TMT team in Poland is led by Tomasz Koryzma and comprises six associates with a wealth of experience in advising on all aspects of IT and Data Protection laws, including both contentious and non-contentious matters.
On the IT side, CMS lawyers are regularly involved in IT projects, assisting both service providers and their clients with negotiations of outsourcing and IT system implementation deals, covering, among other issues: software licensing, hardware procurement and maintenance services. They also advise clients on all issues related to user-generated content, e-commerce issues including behavioural marketing.
The TMT team has extensive experience in all legal aspects of privacy and data protection laws, including complex advice on international data transfer processes, BCRs issues, assistance with the process of seeking the DPA’s approval for data transfers, and strategic advice on sharing personal data within international capital groups. CMS lawyers help clients stay compliant with Polish and European privacy regulations, assisting them with internal data protection compliance projects, official DPA audits and related administrative proceedings.
Chambers Review
CMS is a strong team with substantial experience in IT implementation projects, IP rights and e-commerce. The law firm regularly acts on cross-border matters in addition to domestic mandates, maintaining a track record of cooperation with the firm's strong CEE network. The legal team also handles data protection matters, including GDPR compliance. The practice is active in M&A matters on behalf of TMT clients.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CMS's lawyers were very responsive and worked side by side with us to make sure that we met legal deadlines."
"CMS's lawyers were very responsive and worked side by side with us to make sure that we met legal deadlines."
Notable Practitioners
Tomasz Koryzma is an established name in the TMT sector who advises tech firms, manufacturers and retailers on regulatory, GDPR and data processing matters.
Damian Karwala assists leading clients from the healthcare, automotive and technology sectors with GDPR and data privacy issues.
"I highly rate Damian and his expertise. He is very knowledgeable. His extensive experience meant that he has been able to navigate us through complex situations in a compliant, pragmatic and highly responsive manner."