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Bird & Bird

Employment

Europe Guide 2026 : Poland

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Employment - Poland

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Bird & Bird is a visible employment practice in the Polish market. The firm offers employment support in corporate transactions, restructurings and redundancy proceedings, as well as in employment law litigation and compliance matters. Bird & Bird benefits from its expansive global network and regularly advises international clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • The team at Bird & Bird advised Brose Sitech on the employment aspects of its acquisition of Sekisui Kasei.

Strengths

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  • Bird & Bird consistently demonstrates a high level of competence, agility and legal acumen in handling multifaceted and sensitive matters.

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  • Bird & Bird’s immigration department stands out for its exceptional responsiveness, proactive approach and client-focused service. They consistently provide timely and practical advice, often anticipating potential challenges before they arise.

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  • Bird & Bird team is diligent in establishing all factual and business circumstances prior to preparing recommendations, meticulous, inquisitive and striving to obtain a complete picture of the situation.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • The team demonstrates a profound understanding of both the legal framework and the commercial realities that businesses face.

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  • The legal knowledge and coaching provided by the team at Bird & Bird is articulate and also highlights risk areas the client needs to focus on.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michal Olszewski
    Michal Olszewski

    Michal Olszewski

    Michal Olszewski assists international and domestic clients with obtaining immigration permits for foreign employees, including cross-border employee secondments and immigration aspects of transactions. He also advises on regulatory matters.

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  • Karolina Stawicka
    Karolina Stawicka

    Karolina Stawicka

    Karolina Stawicka advises clients on redundancies and employee retention. She also assists with the employment law aspects of corporate transactions and the transfer of employees. She has further experience in internal investigations and employment law disputes.

    • Karolina Stawicka has an extensive knowledge of employment law, provides cool-headed assessments of circumstances and is attentive and disciplined in building arguments.

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