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CMS

Competition/Antitrust

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CMS

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About

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We have a team of 8 lawyers dealing exclusively with competition law issues. This enables us to provide high quality advice on projects requiring the commitment of considerable resources (complex audits) or a quick response (short deadlines in proceedings before competition authorities or courts).

Our practice is not limited to antitrust law and merger control. We advise on all aspects of broadly understood competition law, including unfair competition, consumer legislation, public procurement and state aid. In this capacity, we represent clients in proceedings both before the President of the Polish Competition Authority and the European Commission.

We work with multi-national companies and leading brand owners, providing advice on both “one-off” complex legal matters that require a high level of expertise as well as on compliance related issues associated with their day-to-day commercial activities. Our clients also include Polish companies and local government entities (Poland’s largest cities and municipalities).

Our advisory offer

We understand that the key to success is acute awareness of the specific characteristics of the sectors in which our clients operate, which allows us to address the specific competition law issues that are particular to these industries. In this respect, we advise clients from the:

  • Consumer products sector
  • Energy sector
  • Pharmaceutical sector
  • Telecommunications and new technologies sector

Industries (7)

  • Consumer Products
  • Energy
  • Life Sciences
  • TMT
  • Automotive
  • Banking
  • Insurance

Chambers Review

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Competition/Antitrust - Poland

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

CMS offers an accomplished team advising on both merger control and contentious antitrust issues. The law firm is noted for its representation in anti-competitive behaviour investigations. Moreover, the team represents clients in appeals against infringement decisions, including before the Supreme Court. CMS is experienced in advising on competition compliance matters, including distribution issues. The competition practice frequently works with notable transport and e-commerce entities.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • CMS represented Agrimar in an investigation into allegations of market sharing and price fixing.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The team is very hands-on and helpful.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
  • CMS shines brightly with its knowledge and experience with respective authorities and their decision-making practices.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
  • CMS has an extraordinary ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters related to consumer protection.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Małgorzata Urbańska
    Band 2Małgorzata Urbańska

    Małgorzata Urbańska

    Małgorzata Urbańska represents clients in investigations into possible cartels and in appeals against fines, as well as advising on merger control filings. She has further experience in competition compliance mandates.

    • She is a very experienced partner. Working with her all round is a true pleasure.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at CMS (1)

Poland

Members

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  • Agata Władzińska

  • Jan Macior

  • Izabela Biernat - Sadlak

  • Anna Wilkosz

  • Katarzyna Łoś

  • Agnieszka Starzyńska

  • Krzysztof Sikora

  • Małgorzata Urbańska

    Head of Department

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