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Modzelewska & Paśnik

Competition/Antitrust

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Modzelewska & Paśnik

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Provided by Modzelewska & Paśnik

Modzelewska & Paśnik founded in 2013, widely recognized in Poland for its expertise in competition and consumer protection law. We advise on antitrust, mergers and distribution, compliance, inspections, litigation, state aid, and consumer protection, representing clients before Polish and European authorities and courts. Our team combines specialists, academics, and litigators experienced in complex matters—from dawn raids to Supreme Court litigation.

Key Cases

We handle cases on vertical agreements, tender collusion, and abuse of dominance before the Polish Competition Authority (UOKiK) and in judicial review proceedings. Our litigation experience also supports inspections by the European Commission and UOKiK.

Private Enforcement

We run a robust private enforcement practice, representing clients in high-profile damages proceedings, including multiple ongoing cases in Warsaw.

State Aid Advisory

Our dedicated state aid team delivers favorable rulings and covers a wide range of schemes and beneficiaries.

Recognition and European Engagement

Since 2013, our firm has been recommended by Chambers Europe, Legal 500, GCR 100, and Polityka Insight. From 2020 to 2025, we were ranked Best Competition Law Firm in Poland by Rzeczpospolita for five consecutive years. Since 2021, we represent Poland in the DLC European Network, sharing insights on European and national distribution law.

Industries (7)

  • automotive
  • consumer electronics
  • retail
  • energy
  • chemical sector
  • pharmaceutical sector
  • and others

Chambers Review

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Competition/Antitrust - Poland

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Modzelewska & Paśnik is a highly regarded competition boutique recognised for its in-depth expertise in a broad array of competition issues. The law firm is particularly adept at dealing with investigations conducted by Polish and European competition authorities, especially those concerning cartels. The team is further active in disputing decisions of the competition authorities before the Polish courts, as well as litigating in private enforcement actions. It also offers experience in merger control filings and competition law compliance mandates.

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Work Highlights

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  • Modzelewska & Paśnik defended Marvel in an investigation into allegations of market sharing, price fixing and information exchange.

Strengths

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  • We appreciate the team's outstanding support on contentious matters, as well as its strategic approach and result orientation.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope

  • Modzelewska & Paśnik is my first choice in competition matters.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope

  • It is a boutique competition law firm combining deep expertise, pragmatic solutions, and approachable client service.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope

  • The lawyers respond quickly, and are very friendly, practical and pleasant to work with.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Małgorzata Modzelewska de Raad
    Małgorzata Modzelewska de Raad

    Małgorzata Modzelewska de Raad

    Małgorzata Modzelewska de Raad stands out for her market-leading expertise in behavioural matters, representing an array of high-profile clients in complex antitrust investigations, as well as in appeals against authority decisions and in significant private damages actions.

    • She is an extremely pleasant person to work with.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope

    • She has vast knowledge and experience.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope

    • She is always ready to support in non-standard situations. She is a deeply engaged and excellent professional.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope

    • She is a really brilliant expert, she is eager and has the knowledge to answer just in conversation, she is ready with all the answers and doesn't need to check.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope

    • She is the best competition advisor in Poland. She understands the business conditions and environment, her first step is to understand the client's needs and then she gives the best opinion that is available on the market.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
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  • Piotr Paśnik
    Piotr Paśnik

    Piotr Paśnik

    Piotr Paśnik frequently defends major clients facing high-profile allegations of behavioural infringements from the Polish competition authority, as well as in appeals against authority decisions and in private enforcement proceedings. He also undertakes advisory work on mergers and joint ventures, as well as assisting clients with competition law compliance matters, such as information exchange.

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