Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński, Life Sciences

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KRK Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński’s Life Sciences team, consisting of 12 lawyers, provides highly specialised legal services for businesses, especially those operating on regulated markets, including the pharmaceutical, medical (healthcare centers), food, and cosmetic sectors. In addition, we advise and represent clients in various consumer disputes (product liability in the life sciences sector). KRK also pays a great deal of attention to the latest trends in the Life Sciences sector, especially in terms of new technologies – advises on projects related to e-Health and m-Health, innovative medical devices, and AI in the medical and Life Sciences sectors, as well as recent trends in the FMCG sector such as products’ environmental communication related to the circular economy (‘green claims’) and greenwashing.

For many years KRK’s team represents the leading international pharmaceutical and medical companies operating in Poland – especially INFARMA, i.e., the group of the 25 most innovative pharmaceutical companies, helping to introduce appropriate standards of legal regulations and self-regulation in the pharmaceutical sector in Poland.

Since 2014, KRK has been consistently recognized as the best Life Sciences legal practice in Poland by the prestigious international ranking:. the Legal 500 EMEA, WWL, as a Top Tier Law Firm in Healthcare and Life Sciences.

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Life Sciences - Poland

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What the Team is Known For

Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński is a front-running boutique law firm well prepared to act for clients in the pharmaceutical and medical sectors. Areas of specialisation for the leading legal practice include product liability, clinical trials, distribution and medical reimbursement matters. Product recalls and food law also serve as a source of instruction for the law firm. Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński assists with regulatory issues and also handles contentious matters, including disputes with regulators as well as conflicts with competitors. Clients include innovative pharmaceutical companies as well as industry associations.

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Strengths

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Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński are characterised by a business-like approach and extensive specialist knowledge. They possess excellent interpersonal skills, are always available and meet deadlines.

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Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński possess strong business acumen and legal expertise, effectively managing and balancing risks. Lawyers are readily accessible; clients receive support without delay.

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Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński possess strong business acumen and legal expertise, effectively managing and balancing risks. Lawyers are readily accessible; clients receive support without delay.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ewa Rutkowska

Head of Life Sciences

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Ewa Rutkowska is a market-leading presence on the life sciences market and covers matters including distribution, reimbursement, product liability and regulatory issues.

Ewa Rutkowska is an excellent lawyer with vision, empathy and professionalism.

Ewa Rutkowska is very strong on understanding the courts and what arguments work, clear communication and understanding the business.

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Paulina Kieszkowska

Head of Life Sciences

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Top-ranked Paulina Kieszkowska advises domestic and international pharmaceutical clients on an array of mandates, including distribution and reimbursement issues as well as litigation and regulatory aspects.

Paulina Kieszkowska has huge experience, understanding and the ability to work strategically; she is very engaged in cases.

Paulina Kieszkowska is a leading expert in the health care system. Her expert voice is crucial in systemic discussions and the fight for patient rights.

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Michał Chodorek

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Michał Chodorek advises on matters relating to pharmaceutical law, regulatory issues, distribution and compliance. He specialises in AI and data matters.

Michał Chodorek has extensive and in-depth knowledge in many fields. He has a very practical approach.

I would recommend Michał Chodorek to anyone; he really understands the business and what we need.

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Michał Tracz

Band 4

Michał Tracz is well placed to advise clients from the food and cosmetics industry. He is experienced in advertising and compliance matters as well as labelling.

Michał Tracz has an exceptional ability to combine deep legal scholarship with practical, commercially astute advice.

Michał Tracz provides the highest level of service for multifaceted and complex business issues, always striving to find a practical solution.

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Bartłomiej Sasin

Associates to watch

Bartłomiej Sasin has a notable practice in reimbursement and pharmaceutical law. He is additionally well placed to advise on cases regarding the manufacturing and distribution of medicinal products.

Bartłomiej Sasin pays attention to details; I would say he's a rising star. He takes care of the client and tries to be as helpful as possible. He's a very good person.

Bartłomiej Sasin is very knowledgeable, especially on reimbursement topics.

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