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Raczkowski

Immigration

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Type of work handled

We specialise in assisting employers in all legal issues arising the area of People & Culture. We advise on hirings, terminations, dispute resolution, internal investigations, compensations and benefits, restructuring and internal policies and regulations which are very important in Poland due to their contractual nature. Recently a big theme is forming teams of IT engineers which develop software for European and US Clients. This involves strong focus on acquisition of IP rights which is a challenge when the workers have contractor agreements. Our Immigration Department handles hundreds of cases consisting in bringing in talent from outside of the EU.

Categories of clients

Our Clientele is medium and big international and Polish companies.

Recent work highlights

  • Groundbreaking decision of national significance from the Supreme Administrative Court: setting new, favourable rules of retention of data collected in recruitment process
  • Freezing ova as an employee benefit
  • Moving a European Works Council from the UK jurisdiction to Polish jurisdiction
  • Optimisation of top executives’ compensations
  • Payment of salaries to credit cards and prepaid cards.

Chambers Review

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Immigration - Poland

What the Team is Known For

Raczkowski is a market-leading boutique firm recognised for its extensive and wide-ranging employment law expertise. The practice provides high-quality services to impressive domestic and international clients. It is experienced in collective and individual dismissals, negotiations with trade unions and employment litigation, such as disputes around the disclosure of business secrets. Raczkowski additionally handles global mobility and employee data protection mandates. The firm also advises on compliance, including around whistle-blowing and remote working policies.

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Work Highlights

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  • The team at Raczkowski assisted XL Catlin with the preparation of policies aimed at creating an LGBTQ+ friendly workplace and provide support to employees in difficult or challenging life situations.

Strengths

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  • The team is orientated towards its clients and finding practical solutions, with a very approachable team.

    Immigration respondentEurope

  • What truly distinguishes Raczkowski from others is its exceptional combination of deep legal expertise, practical business understanding and genuine client focus. The team consistently delivers clear, actionable advice rather than theoretical opinions, always tailored to the specific needs of the organisation.

    Immigration respondentEurope

  • The team's ability to understand the client's business and its commercial awareness are high.

    Immigration respondentEurope

  • Raczkowski has a team of experts who specialise in their fields and possess excellent knowledge.

    Immigration respondentEurope

  • Raczkowski provides legal solutions suitable for practical application.

    Immigration respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Bartłomiej Raczkowski
    Bartłomiej Raczkowski

    Bartłomiej Raczkowski

    Bartłomiej Raczkowski is a market-leading lawyer who advises international corporates on contentious and non-contentious employment mandates. He offers notable experience in matters involving relocating works councils and disputes around reinstatements.

    • Bartłomiej Raczkowski provides clear and practical advice, with excellent communication and genuine commitment to supporting the client’s needs. He demonstrates deep expertise, strategic thinking and the ability to handle complex legal matters with precision and confidence.

      Immigration respondentEurope
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  • Michal Kacprzyk
    Michal Kacprzyk

    Michal Kacprzyk

    Michal Kacprzyk advises clients on a broad range of immigration matters, including the relocation of employees.

    • Michal Kacprzyk is a great partner to work with, ambitious, knowledgeable and approachable.

      Immigration respondentEurope
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  • Katarzyna Dobkowska
    Katarzyna Dobkowska

    Katarzyna Dobkowska

    Katarzyna Dobkowska is an adept lawyer who assists clients with group redundancies.

    • Katarzyna Dobkowska is available, accessible and always seeks to understand reality of the case. She advises with a good sense of business understanding.

      Immigration respondentEurope
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