The MiCA regulation establishes a new, comprehensive regulatory environment for the crypto-asset market across the European Union.

Companies should start preparing now to implement an appropriate procedure for receiving whistleblowing reports.

Challenging WIBOR could ruin our economy

Accelerating RES installations and reducing barriers to the realisation of new capacity connections are key challenges in the energy transition process.

In the new bill, the Ministry has proposed a new definition of a structure.

Article 111 of the Election Code is intended to prevent the spread of false information during an election campaign.

The Ministry of Economic Development and Technology has prepared a draft law proposing a number of changes to commercial and administrative law. One of the acts to be amended is the Public Procurement Law. We review the key points of the government’s bill.

On 7 June, the Amendment to the Social Security System Act was signed by the President. This means that a large number of businesses will soon benefit from favourable changes to the payment of social security contributions.

When setting up a business, it is necessary to provide the company with certain resources, i.e., among other things, to contribute the appropriate capital required to fully pay for the shares issued.

The European Football Championship is an example not only of excellent organisation of a sporting event, but also of thoughtful and long-term protection of the organiser’s intellectual property rights. On many levels.

Our advisory services included a legal and tax due diligence, transaction structuring, drafting and negotiation of transaction documentation, and coordination of the entire company acquisition process.

We have boosted our firm through the addition of Katarzyna Sabiłło – an energetic, determined and passionate pharmacist, lawyer and manager who will lead the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Law practice.

Our advice included structuring the transaction, drafting and negotiating transaction documentation and coordinating the entire process of selling the company.

Japan is already an important global partner for Polish business. But what makes this destination particularly promising and attractive is its technological and innovative potential and its successful turn towards green transition and advanced energy projects. And these are the areas in which we, as a law firm, have been building our competitive advantage from the very beginning.

On 23 May, the Sejm (the lower house of the Polish Parliament) passed a bill on the protection of whistleblowers. We summarise what has changed from the previous versions, what needs special attention and what amendments the Senate has made.

Litigation is today a hard business reality for virtually every company, industry and sector.

For those interested in the legal aspects of artificial intelligence and wanting to know exactly what awaits the Polish technology market in the near future.

WIBOR more difficult to manipulate than appears.

We now know the results of the first part of this year’s IP Stars 2024 ranking in the Trademark disputes and Trademark prosecution categories, and we know which firms have been recognised as providing the most effective support in these areas.

The Minister of Finance has announced a plan to reduce the Belka tax, to come into effect on 1 January 2025. And although he has said that the groundwork is already being laid, he has not yet revealed all the details of the proposed changes.

The EU is seeking to electrify not only the energy sector but also many other sectors of the economy. As a result, the demand for electricity is increasing.

The liability of management board members is a complex and multifaceted issue. It is therefore worth taking a closer look at these issues, especially in light of recent developments.

Last year’s amendment to the Competition and Consumer Protection Act of 16 February 2007 introduced a new principle of liability of a dominant company for antitrust infringements by its subsidiary, which as early as the legislative stage was seen as a novelty in Polish law and caused numerous controversies.

The labour market is seeing an increased number of collective redundancies. We check what rules govern collective redundancies and what obligations must be fulfilled in order to carry them out effectively.

Tomasz Szambelan has been included in the list of accredited IP Scan providers maintained by the Polish Patent Office. The IP Scan service is part of the grant scheme for the filing of trade marks, designs and inventions from the European SME Fund.

At the beginning of April 2024, the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) published new clarifications on the determination of the amount of fines in cases related to the conclusion of agreements restrictive of competition and the abuse of dominant position.

The Banking Forum is one of the most important annual events in the industry, and cannot be missed by representatives of top management and executives of Polish and international financial institutions.

Superficial and common judicial views on the so-called ‘CHF loan cases’ do not justify the conduct of civil proceedings in violation of the bank’s rights of defence, as the court of second instance has ruled.

Undermining WIBOR would be a blow to the economy.

RES requires not only a favourable regulatory environment, but also the modernisation of electricity grids.

Plans to introduce the National eInvoicing System (KSeF) have been suspended for at least two years.

How the extension of the electricity price freeze in the second half of 2024 will affect energy companies

The challenge of implementing ESG measures is becoming one of the key factors in successfully attracting investors, customers, vendors, tenants and, ultimately, employees.

The debate on nuclear energy is one of the hottest topics currently attracting the attention of the public, energy transition experts and representatives of the scientific, political and business communities.

The world today is urgently seeking ways to reduce the negative impact of human activities on the environment, and to better protect and reuse resources. And, where possible, to repair the damage done.

Individuals with an income of more than PLN 1 million have until 30 April to pay the 4% solidarity levy. It is worth checking now whether and how losses from previous years have been settled so far.

The impending Bitcoin halving, the Ministry of Finance’s announcement of new regulations for crypto-assets, and the PIT settlement for virtual currency trading are just some of the changes that cryptocurrency enthusiasts can expect to see in the coming weeks.

How do AI and Big Data affect the due diligence process for boards of directors

The UODO reminds us: Surveillance information should be in writing and in a separate document

Why has the latest draft caused such controversy among authors?

Limited liability companies often exercise the option to pay dividend advances.

In the last days of March the results of the 18th edition of Dziennik Gazeta Prawna’s Ranking of Tax Firms and Tax Advisors were published, with the list of winners showing the firms and experts setting the highest standards on the market.

Another accolade in the Media Law International ranking and a consistently high position confirms that our work on behalf of journalists and leading TV and radio publishers is not only effective, but also recognised and valued by the market.

Disputed WIBOR mortgages. Financial Ombudsman leaves both sides dissatisfied

As always, our greatest thanks go to our exceptional clients. You make us strive!

The European Union has adopted a binding target of climate neutrality by 2050 and intends to achieve this by, among other things, increasing the share of renewable energy sources (RES) in the energy mix.

From 30 December 2024, the new Regulation 2023/1115 of the European Parliament and of the Council will impose further obligations on traders who place on the market, make available on the EU market or export outside the EU, goods and products that may have an impact on deforestation and forest degradation.

The Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition is the Olympics of lawyers.

Ukraine needs continued, stable and consistent support on many levels.

The analysts compiling the ranking, who closely monitor the Polish FinTech market, highly valued our experts’ experience and know-how.

Legal Project Management is the application of formalised project management rules and techniques to the delivery of legal services.

groundbreaking changes to the taxation of online commerce.

Trading in cryptocurrencies not falling within the scope of activities of family foundations.

We take a look at the key changes businesses can expect to see as a result of the implementation of Directive 2022/2381.

The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act (Act) requires the notification and updating of information on the beneficial owners of partnerships and companies (and other entities referred to in Article 58 of the Act) to the Central Register of Beneficial Owners (CRBR).

The year 2024 will be marked by increased corporate preparation for sustainability reporting.

Following the announcement of the Chambers Global 2024 recommendations, which this year brought us fantastic news, the results of Chambers Europe 2024 have now been announced.

CJEU has ruled that the penalties imposed by the President of the Energy Regulatory Office (ERO) on undertakings for breaching the obligation to purchase and submit for redemption certificates of origin or pay a replacement fee are unlawful.

On 20 March we invite you to a meeting on the role of mediation in the business world.

Entrepreneurs need proven advisors and partners who speak their language, are able to adapt solutions to the specific needs of a particular business and are not afraid to challenge the status quo. Because the goal is always the same. To change the world for the better.

Can banks meet the credit needs of the Polish economy?

Europe must not waver in its support for the Ukraine and its people.

We are checking whether the new regulations comply with EU law and whether they will be upheld.

How to sell shares in a company correctly, whilst avoiding running the risk of having the transaction invalidated.

Third-party funding is becoming more common in Europe, both in litigation and arbitration.

On 21 March, we will examine the practical aspects of the process of setting up and organising a family foundation, taking a closer look at specific problems and the current tax case law in this area. We invite you to join us for this discussion.

What an EU small-scale nuclear industry can expect?

Money is King. This is especially true in M&A transactions, which are primarily ‘for the money’. In this context, the valuation of a company being sold, i.e. the way of setting the share price and any post-purchase adjustments, is crucial.

How to avoid joint and several liability for a company’s tax debts?

Any small and medium-sized enterprise wishing to file a trade mark and/or design application can be reimbursed up to EUR 1,000.

We look at whether Polish law, as it currently stands, offers any protection against SLAPPs.

For the first time, our Dispute Resolution Practice has been ranked in a select group of the most highly recommended in the ‘Dispute Resolution’ area. This means that it is truly world class in every aspect of its work.

Company representatives must be aware that if they carry out a transaction without the consent required by the articles of association and this results in a loss/damage to the company’s assets, they may be held liable for damages to the company.

On 26 February, another bill on the protection of whistleblowers was submitted to the Sejm under a new title: the “Whistleblowers Act”. The bill is intended to implement Directive 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council (EU) of 23 October 2019.

The results of the World Trademarks Review 1000 2024 ranking, which identifies the world’s leading IP firms and practitioners, have just been released.

PPPs can be a model of cooperation and allocation of public and private resources that will revitalise the market for infrastructure projects and provide an answer to the problem of access to finance for the public sector, especially local authorities.

Banking sector appeal on credit holidays and Borrower Support Fund

In our report, we discuss in detail the rules governing the telecommunications sector.

By when do sole proprietors and non-corporate entities have to choose their form of taxation? Which is the most advantageous? This article analyses and explains the available options.

The implementation deadline of 1 July 2024 for the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) has been suspended, announced the Minister of Finance.

The judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union in the Achmea case called into question the compatibility of investment treaties concluded between Member States with EU law.

Hydrogen is expected to find applications primarily in energy, transport, industry and construction, thus facilitating the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

When an external investor joins a company or when entrepreneurs set up a joint venture, it is important to develop corporate governance principles, i.e. standards for decision-making, management, supervision and interaction between company bodies and owners.

The consumer credit market has evolved considerably in recent years, mainly due to increased interest from regulators. Both at national and European level.

The south of Poland is a melting pot of business, finance and technology, where much is already happening, but a real acceleration can be expected in the near future. And we will be ready.

The Supreme Court stated that legal persons also have the right to claim compensation for an infringement of their personal interests.

Work on the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) is nearing completion.

The new phenomenon of hyper-personalisation is the result of technological amplification, whereby previous personalisation, limited in its simplicity by technological capabilities, takes on a new dimension by fully exploiting the potential of AI, ML or Big Data.

It is becoming increasingly risky for employers to hire employees under both employment and B2B (sole proprietorship) contracts when it comes to employee social security contributions.

Sale and leaseback transactions are becoming increasingly popular with companies, and for good reason as they offer the opportunity to raise financially attractive capital relatively quickly.

New EU thresholds and updated PLN exchange rate

According to the current wording of the Electronic Service Act of 18 November 2020, and the Communication of the Minister of Digital Affairs of 29 May 2023, the implementation of the National e-Service System was originally scheduled to cover the first category of obligated entities from 10 December 2023.

There is no doubt that the New Tech sector is currently booming, including in the area of mergers and acquisitions (M&As). The recent amendment to the Companies & Partnerships Code has introduced a new form of division, i.e. a division by separation (known as a spin-off), and has regulated the cross-border division process. Let’s look at how these changes will affect existing technology transfer practices.

NBP: Banking sector’s net profit in Jan-Nov 2023 reached PLN 27.56 billion, up 113.2%.

Recently, banks have questioned the tax treatment of reimbursements to CHF mortgage borrowers in the event that a CHF mortgage agreement is declared invalid by a final and non-appealable judgement.