Competition/Antitrust
Europe Guide 2024 : Poland
Band 4
About
Provided by Domański Zakrzewski Palinka
The Competition Law Practice comprises qualified specialists with many years’ experience in providing competition law related advice to Polish and foreign clients in various industries and sectors. The team comprises five people, some of whom are former employees of the Polish Competition Authority.
We provide comprehensive advice to our clients on: anticompetitive practices, merger control, and regulations protecting the interests of consumers. In our approach, we focus on practical and tailormade solutions that enable our clients to achieve their business goals in compliance with the law. We advise clients in proceedings conducted by the Polish Competition Authority (Competition and Consumer Protection Office) and the European Commission.
We support our clients in setting up distribution (franchise, selective) systems in accordance with competition law in the context of the regulatory environment in which a given chain operates. In cooperation with DZP's other practices, we offer comprehensive packages of tailormade solutions, covering all aspects of distribution system operations, including the online sector.
We assist our clients in developing legally safe conditions to cooperate with their business partners, including the development of pricing and discount policies. We have developed a package of practical training courses and guidelines that will help you to implement risk management procedures if the antitrust authorities carry out inspections.
Chambers Review
Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka enters the rankings this year on the back of impressive activity on merger clearance notifications, as well as representing clients in phase II proceedings and possible gun-jumping investigations. The law firm offers additional experience in behavioural investigations, particularly regarding allegations of exclusivity and limiting market access. It further assists clients with competition law compliance.
Work Highlights
- Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka advised Wienerberger on the phase II investigation into its proposed acquisition of Cerpol.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has an excellent recognition of business needs."
"The team is always reachable and reacts quickly."
"DZP's team responds immediately, and we feel that it 'keeps its finger on the pulse'."
"The lawyers are very responsive. Any question that you ask will be responded to clearly and in a very fast way."
"The team has an excellent recognition of business needs."
"The team is always reachable and reacts quickly."
"DZP's team responds immediately, and we feel that it 'keeps its finger on the pulse'."
"The lawyers are very responsive. Any question that you ask will be responded to clearly and in a very fast way."
Notable Practitioners
Jarosław Łukawski frequently assists clients with merger control proceedings, as well as representing them in behavioural investigations.
"The leadership of Jarosław Łukawski, who binds the competition department together and gives it dynamism and momentum, is very evident."
"He is a very valuable part of the team."