Department profile
Domański Zakrzewski Palinka

Employment

Europe Guide 2026 : Poland


Domański Zakrzewski Palinka

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About

Provided by Domański Zakrzewski Palinka

We render full-range advisory to Polish and international firms in all sectors on legal aspects of employment. Our services include:

  • advising on collective employment relations, collective bargaining agreements and other agreements between employers and employee
  • representatives,
  • collective disputes and negotiations with trade unions,
  • take-over of personnel, and restructuring and integrating employee teams,
  • group redundancies,
  • analysing and drafting employment documentation, e.g. work and pay rules, company policies and ethical principles,
  • pension, option and other schemes,
  • drafting individual employment, co-operation, management, and non-compete contracts, etc,
  • business immigration (legalising the work and stay of foreigners employed in Poland),
  • employment termination,
  • representation in labour courts at all instances,
  • health and safety at work and protection of special employee groups (e.g. pregnant women),
  • working time organisation and settlement,
  • discrimination in the workplace, including mobbing; drawing up good employer practices that help avoid court cases.

To meet our clients’ needs we frequently supplement our services with any tax advisory that may be required.

Chambers Review

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Employment - Poland

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Domański Zakrzewski Palinka has notable involvement in both contentious and non-contentious employment law mandates. The firm has particular experience handling social security issues, as well as the dismissal of employees. The team is regularly retained by clients from the financial services sector.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • The team at Domański Zakrzewski Palinka advised MOUSQUETAIRES GROUP on trade union relations, including court proceedings concerning verification of trade union membership.

Strengths

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  • Domański Zakrzewski Palinka has a highly qualified team with excellent client knowledge and an openness to challenges.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • The team has a willingness to understand the specifics of the client's organisation to develop optimal solutions and present a position that takes into account the client's specific needs.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • Domański Zakrzewski Palinka provides clear, pragmatic and cost-efficient advice.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • Domański Zakrzewski Palinka stands out for its ability to combine complex, strategic thinking with fast and practical reactions. The lawyers quickly understand the broader business context while providing clear, solution-oriented advice, which makes their support both effective and efficient.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • They’re incredibly thorough, always making sure nothing is overlooked. The communication with Domański Zakrzewski Palinka is smooth and clear, which makes the collaboration easy and effective.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Łukasz Górzny
    Band 2Łukasz Górzny

    Łukasz Górzny

    Łukasz Górzny assists clients with issues connected to the employment of foreign nationals in Poland. He additionally advises on social security matters.

  • Band 3Agata Mierzwa
    Band 3Agata Mierzwa

    Agata Mierzwa

    Agata Mierzwa advises international clients on compliance with Polish employment law. She frequently acts on matters involving social security issues, as well as individual terminations, collective dismissals and immigration.

    • Agata Mierzwa's ability to stay engaged, ask the right questions and adapt to evolving circumstances makes the collaboration highly effective and solution-oriented.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • I am extremely satisfied with Agata's services.

      Employment respondentEurope
  • Band 5Bogusław Kapłon
    Band 5Bogusław Kapłon

    Bogusław Kapłon

    Bogusław Kapłon handles a broad variety of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including trade union relations and restructuring initiatives. He is additionally adept at advising on social security issues and policy implementation.

    • Bogusław Kapłon is a battle-tested litigator and a negotiator with hands-on experience.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • He aims to develop a position that takes into account the specificity of the client's organisation and the client's needs.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • He has an incredibly high level of experience and client focus.

      Employment respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Domański Zakrzewski Palinka (4)

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