DBS Law Firm

Managing Partners: Agata Bzymek-Waśniewska, Marta Sroka-Maleta

Number of partners: 4

Number of other fee-earners: 7

Languages: Polish, English

For nearly 20 years, DBS Law Firm has worked for entities operating in the broadly understood Life Sciences sector, combining market knowledge with a business perspective and a thorough understanding of the legal aspects of business operations in this industry. With an extensive experience in providing legal advisory services, the firm translates its expertise into practical solutions that support its clients in achieving their business goals and increasing their competitive advantage.

The key members of DBS Law Firm have gained their professional experience in the legal departments of Life Sciences companies. This track record enables them to better understand the nuances of how clients operate and to advise more effectively. The team’s in-depth knowledge of sector-specific regulations combined with years of legal advice result in team members being invited to participate in the drafting of legislative changes and to speak at various events.

DBS Law Firm has been ranked among the most prestigious law firms in Poland according to numerous rankings, including The Legal 500 and Forbes Best Law Firms list.

Pharmaceuticals: DBS Law Firm’s pharmaceuticals practice covers the full range of legal disciplines, in particular regulatory, compliance, reimbursement and advertising matters. The firm adds value at every stage of a company's development and throughout the entire product lifecycle, providing services to marketing authorisation holders, manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and pharmacies, as well as consulting companies and R&D entities. The scope of services provided by DBS Law Firm includes both day-to-day supportand the implementation of cross-border projects, in particular the launch of new products or the implementation of new business models. DBS Law Firm’s client list includes major domestic pharmaceutical companies, as well as international corporations and industry organisations.

Contact person: Marta Sroka-Maleta

Email: [email protected]

Medical devices: For many years, DBS experts support manufacturers and distributors from the medical devices sector in regulatory and reimbursement matters as well as business development, advertising and personal data protection. due to specialisation in both medical devices and pharmaceutical law, team members are ideally positioned to deal with projects involving borderline products as well as umbrella brands covering products of various regulatory categories.

Contact person: Katarzyna Kroner

Email: [email protected]

Food: DBS Law Firm’s first-hand experience includes years of advising both producers and distributors marketing food supplements. Over these years DBS lawyers participated in transactions of acquiring rights to the most recognizable food supplements on the Polish market. The firm provides comprehensive advice on food labelling and advertising, taking into account both regulatory requirements and intellectual property rights.

Contact person: Agata Bzymek-Waśniewska

Email: [email protected]

Cosmetics: DBS Law Firm’s assistance to companies marketing cosmetics covers regulatory requirements, protection of intellectual property rights, contract law, and regulations concerning their day-to-day business activity. Leaders of the cosmetics sector often decide to rely on DBS expertise. Thanks to DBS lawyers’ in-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical devices market, the firm advises cosmetic companies in situations when there are doubts as to the regulatory status of their products.

Contact person: Agata Bzymek-Waśniewska

Email: [email protected]

Healthcare: DBS lawyers have extensive experience in providing legal services to healthcare providers, including hospitals and clinics. The firm helps in setting up and running medical activity and prepares internal documentation and necessary contracts, as well as offers support in negotiating contracts for clinical trials. Moreover, DBS Law Firm provides comprehensive legal services to foundations operating in the field of public health, applying knowledge and experience in both domestic and international non-profit and non-for profit projects.

Contact person: Andrzej Siwiec

Email: [email protected]

Intellectual property and competition: The law firm has extensive experience in representing business in disputes concerning patent law, trademarks, and unfair competition, including those involving multiple jurisdictions. In numerous cases, this work has resulted in court decisions favourable for DBS clients. DBS team also has unique experience in providing legal support to launching new products as well as distribution and promotional campaigns, including agreements on transfer of industrial property rights and license agreements for medicinal products, medical devices, and food supplements.

Contact person: Marta Sroka-Maleta

Email: [email protected]

Labour law: DBS Law Firm specialises in advising companies in the pharmaceutical sector on labour law matters, including collective labour law. Numerous companies with hundreds of employees rely on the expertise of DBS lawyers on an ongoing basis.

Contact person: Agata Bzymek-Waśniewska

Email: [email protected]

Associated practice areas: In addition to the above, DBS Law Firm provides legal services to their Life Sciences clients in the field of commercial law, compliance, court proceeding, and data protection.

Contact person: Maciej Adamczyk

Email: [email protected]

In addition to providing services to domestic entities, DBS Law Firm has also been assisting foreign Life Sciences companies on a regular basis for many years. DBS team members have repeatedly provided comprehensive legal support for international projects or multi-jurisdictional transactions.

DBS Law Firm (Dobrzański Bzymek-Waśniewska Sroka-Maleta Kancelaria Radców Prawnych s.c.)

ul. Wilhelma Feldmana 4/12

31-130 Kraków

Poland

Tel: +48 12410 05 25