About

Provided by Hansberry Tomkiel

The Firm's clients are from the US, Europe and China. The industries in which the team provided representation in 2021 include: personal hygiene products; payment card organization; school book publication; department stores, automotive parts suppliers, away-from-home products; and a network of sport clubs.

Hansberry Tomkiel's offer includes advice and representation in the following areas of competition and consumer protection law:

  • Agreements distorting competition (such as price-fixing, bid-rigging, etc.);
  • Merger notification filings and representation before the Polish and European Competition Authorities;
  • Abuse of dominance cases;
  • Antitrust damage actions (private enforcement in civil courts);
  • Investigatory proceedings by the Polish Competition Authority;
  • Appellate litigation following decisions of the Polish Competition Authority;
  • Unfair competition litigation before civil courts;
  • Consumer protection, unfair advertising, use of misleading information;
  • State aid;  and
  • Market supervision and product control.

Chambers Review

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Competition/Antitrust - Poland

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Focused on contentious matters, Hansberry Tomkiel is a competition law boutique that represents a variety of clients before the Polish competition authorities. The team assists with behavioural investigations and high-profile damages claims, as well as acting for clients in court on challenges to authority decisions. The practice also handles merger clearance matters, including sophisticated phase II investigations. Additionally, the law firm provides compliance advice to Polish and multinational companies, particularly regarding distribution strategies.

Work Highlights

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  • Hansberry Tomkiel defended Mastercard in a civil damages action following alleged anti-competitive behaviour.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Dorothy Hansberry-Bieguńska
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Dorothy Hansberry-Bieguńska
2
Band 2

Dorothy Hansberry-Bieguńska is well known for her broad competition law practice, which encompasses mandates for major clients in high-profile follow-on damages actions, as well as complex merger clearance work. She also offers advice on competition law compliance in relation to distribution agreements.

Dorothy Hansberry-Bieguńska is an exceptional communicator who is always eager to understand her clients' businesses and provide tailored legal advice.

Her in-depth knowledge and insights enable her to quickly grasp complex issues and offer practical solutions. Dorothy's dedication and proactive attitude have earned her the trust of her clients.

Her in-depth knowledge and insights enable her to quickly grasp complex issues and offer practical solutions. Her dedication and proactive attitude have earned her the trust of her clients.

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Małgorzata Krasnodębska-Tomkiel
4
Band 4

Małgorzata Krasnodębska-Tomkiel enters the rankings this year due to a strong track record of competition law work. With wide-ranging expertise, she is capable of representing clients in investigations by the competition authority, as well as in appeals against its decisions. She also offers experience with complex phase II merger control investigations, private enforcement actions and compliance advice.

Małgorzata Krasnodębska-Tomkiel's background equips her to provide expert, effective legal advice. Her insights are invaluable in helping us develop robust compliance programmes and mitigate risks.

Małgorzata Krasnodębska-Tomkiel is business-oriented, with in-depth knowledge of the market.

Ranked Lawyers at
Hansberry Tomkiel

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Poland

Competition/Antitrust

Dorothy Hansberry-Bieguńska
2
Dorothy Hansberry-Bieguńska
2
Band 2
4
Małgorzata Krasnodębska-Tomkiel
4
Band 4