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Whether business transfers, restructuring measures, transformation projects, negotiations with trade unions or works councils, remuneration systems, working time, internal investigations, policies – Wardyński has long been recognised as one of Poland’s leading firms on HR matters.
We are the largest and oldest top-ranked employment team within a full-service law firm in Poland. Through close cooperation with other law and sectoral practices, we develop comprehensive solutions reflecting not only employment issues, but also related corporate, regulatory tax and criminal law issues.
We have one of the most renowned and well-developed global mobility practices on the Polish market. Our practice also conducts complicated/sensitive employment litigations in courts nationwide. We have specialist groups who focus on data protection and employee privacy, discrimination as well on whistleblowing procedures.
Our team is known for its client-centric approach, providing tailored legal advice that balances risk management with clients’ operational needs.
We are flexible and responsive to our clients' needs, offering the right team at the right price for companies at any stage of development – we aim not to be a “legal cost” but creating value for clients.
We advise Polish and international companies, including some of the largest, leading firms on domestic and global markets in such sectors as banking and finance, IT and communications, heavy industry, automotive, services and FMCG.
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The team at Wardyński & Partners advised KBR Services on immigration and compliance matters linked to the company's legal status under the bilateral defence cooperation agreement between Poland and the USA.
Strengths
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The team's blend of legal expertise with genuine commercial insight makes its guidance both highly relevant and immediately actionable, adding real value to the outcome.
Employment respondentEuropeThe lawyers at Wardyński & Partners are generally good at translating legal regulations into practical guidance, while also considering the specific business and industry context to which the rules apply.
Employment respondentEuropeWardyński & Partners has a client-centric approach, always offering excellent preparation and expert advice, alongside the ability to think critically and look for most suitable solutions.
Employment respondentEuropeThe law firm's speed and quality of responses, even to urgent requests, are highly commendable.
Employment respondentEuropeWardyński & Partners' communication is proactive and efficient, making it easy to move projects forward without delays. They are consistently available, provide timely and clear updates, and never leave us waiting for answers.
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Band 1 
Band 1 Magdalena Świtajska
Magdalena Świtajska heads the firm's global mobility practice and assists clients with immigration matters ranging from compliance and regulatory advice to helping structure employee secondments abroad.
She is extremely knowledgeable and caring and gives very efficient advice that gives comfort.
Employment respondentEuropeMagdalena Świtajska is an exceptionally experienced lawyer with outstanding theoretical and practical knowledge. Her written work is of the highest quality, and her command of English is impeccable. She is consistently available, engaged and someone you can fully trust.
Employment respondentEuropeMagdalena Świtajska combines impressive attention to detail with remarkable speed of delivery. Even under intense time pressure, her work is thorough and accurate and her advice clear and pragmatic.
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Band 1 
Band 1 Szymon Kubiak
Szymon Kubiak co-heads the firm's employment practice and assists with regulatory and compliance issues, as well as representing clients in allegations of harassment. He is adept at advising on workforce reorganisation and redundancies.
Szymon Kubiak coordinates the team with clarity and authority, ensuring that workstreams move quickly and nothing is overlooked.
Employment respondentEuropeSzymon Kubiak provides a constant and stable high level of service and cooperation.
Employment respondentEuropeHe is an extremely pleasant person to work with, a brilliant and quick-witted mind who is capable of understanding the most complex issues, both factual and legal, with ease.
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Band 5 
Band 5 Marcin Wujczyk
Marcin Wujczyk co-leads the firm's employment practice. His work includes non-contentious employment contracts and policy advisory, as well as litigation concerning termination and reinstatement. He is also skilled in collective bargaining and conducting internal investigations.
Marcin Wujczyk understands completely what the client needs and provides the best level of service and understanding.
Employment respondentEuropeMarcin Wujczyk has very wide legal background and applies best-in-class solutions, which prevents the majority of risks for our company.
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Ranked Individuals at Wardyński & Partners (3)
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Szymon Kubiak
Head of Employment
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Head of Employment
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Magdalena Świtajska
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Magdalena Świtajska
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