Competition/Antitrust
Europe Guide 2024 : Poland
Band 2
Contact number
+48 22.690.6100About
Provided by Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Greenberg Traurig's Antitrust Litigation & Competition Regulation Practice supports clients on the broad array of antitrust issues, drawing on the capabilities of attorneys in the United States, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. We advise on the antitrust aspects of mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, including handling complex multi-jurisdictional merger control filings. We work with clients to craft antitrust compliance programs, oversee internal investigations, represent clients in government antitrust investigations and are trial-ready for litigation when necessary. We advise on complementary areas of trade regulation, consumer protection, sales and distribution practices, procurement, state aid, and utility-specific regulation. Our attorneys are committed to providing legal expertise and strategic oversight to all clients impacted by antitrust issues on a global basis.
Chambers Review
Greenberg Traurig has a well-regarded competition and antitrust practice group, frequently retained by a number of notable private equity firms to assist with high-value merger control matters before both the Polish and European authorities. The law firm also represents clients in anti-competitive behaviour investigations into allegations of abuse of dominance. The team further assists clients with competition compliance matters.
Work Highlights
- Greenberg Traurig advised CVC on the competition law approval for the sale of PKP Energetyka.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Greenberg Traurig provides pragmatic and commercially astute advice."
"The team delivers high-quality advice on complex legal cases supported by good understanding of the recent case law and the practice of the relevant competition authorities."
"The lawyers seem to be really dedicated to what they do. Each time they try to be proactive to find the best solution for the client."
"We really appreciate the team's experience and knowledge. They give lot of practical advice and have a good strategic view on business issues."
"It is an easily reachable team with to-the-point conclusions."
"Greenberg Traurig provides pragmatic and commercially astute advice."
"The team delivers high-quality advice on complex legal cases supported by good understanding of the recent case law and the practice of the relevant competition authorities."
"The lawyers seem to be really dedicated to what they do. Each time they try to be proactive to find the best solution for the client."
"We really appreciate the team's experience and knowledge. They give lot of practical advice and have a good strategic view on business issues."
"It is an easily reachable team with to-the-point conclusions."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Gago frequently acts for investors on merger control mandates, including representing them in challenges to prohibited mergers. He has further experience in investigations into allegations of abuse of dominance or other forms of anti-competitive behaviour. He further assists clients with competition law compliance.
"He is a diligent attorney and a reservoir of knowledge on antitrust law. He is always accessible and is truly interested in the client's interest."
"It is a pleasure working with Robert Gago."
"He is an exceptional lawyer with broad experience and great background."
"He is always perfectly prepared in terms of knowledge of the regulations in the field of competition law and antitrust issues."
"Robert's advice and recommendations were constructive and helpful and clarified several complex multi-threaded issues. Robert is always customer-oriented and precisely finds the best solution."