Raczkowski
Europe Guide 2025
About
Raczkowski is the first (est. 2007) and the leading People & Culture law firm in Poland and all of Central Eastern Europe.
Raczkowski's mission is to solve legal problems in the People & Culture area. The firm makes legal decisions in matters entrusted to us. Raczkowski provides our Clients with individualized care.
Raczkowski's values are: Partnership, Solution, Growth.
By partnering with Raczkowski you can expect swift, proactive and pragmatic business-oriented support. The law firm observe the principle: “Answer First”.
Raczkowski's Clients greatly value our transparent and easily understandable fee structures and pricing policies.
Main Areas of Practice
Raczkowski's practice encompasses:
- Labour and Employment
- Compliance and White-Collar Crime
- Data Protection
- Immigration and Global Mobility
- Employment Tax
- Dispute Resolution
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Remunerations in Financial Sector
- Employees’ Intellectual Property
- Pension plans
- ESG
- DEI.
Rankings
Since the firm’s beginning, Raczkowski has been consistently ranked in Tier 1 by all reputable international rankings such Chambers Europe, The Legal 500, Who’s Who Legal, The Best Lawyers, etc.
A number of Raczkowski's partners have been listed in top tiers in employment law and compliance.
International Work
As a member of Ius Laboris, an alliance of leading employment law firms present in almost 60 jurisdictions, Raczakowski can advise on multi-jurisdictional projects working in international teams.
Offices
Raczkowski has three offices: Warsaw, Poznan, Krakow.
Ranked Offices
Provided by Raczkowski
- Warsawul. Chłodna 51 , Warsaw, Masovian, Poland, 00-867
- Web: www.raczkowski.eu
- Tel: +48 22 380 42 50
- Fax: +48 22 380 42 51
Raczkowski rankings
Articles, highlights and press releases
15 items provided by Raczkowski
How are criminal proceedings conducted in Poland?
Criminal procedure in Poland is divided into two phases: pre-trial proceedings (the investigation) and the court trial (with two instances). The first phase, conducted or supervised by a public prosecutor, aims to collect the necessary evidence to be presented to the court.
Internal investigations in Poland – key issues
The Whistleblowers’ Protection Act was enacted by the Polish Parliament on 14 June 2024. It was the implementation of EU Directive 2019/2937 on the same subject. However, the Polish act falls short of providing detailed regulations on conducting internal investigations. There are also no clear guide
Tax returns for expatriates in Poland
Virtually every taxpayer who earns income subject to Polish taxation is required to file an annual tax return. Even if it is only income from an employment contract received from a Polish employer, the taxpayer is still required to file an annual tax return.
How to ensure B2B contracts are legally compliant
While the B2B model offers flexibility and tax efficiency, it also nowadays carries increasing legal and tax risks. Understanding the current and upcoming regulations and taking steps to properly structure and document B2B collaborations is essential to avoid costly disputes with regulatory authorit
Countering mobbing – why effective prevention is key
Creating a safe, mobbing-free work environment is not only a matter of social responsibility today, but also a requirement under current labour laws in Poland. Countering mobbing is a complex process that requires a number of appropriate measures.
GDPR in employment relationships in Poland
In today’s digital world, personal data is often called the currency of the future. In many ways, it already is. In the workplace, where vast amounts of employee and candidate data are collected and processed, compliance with data protection laws such as the GDPR is not optional – it's essential.
ESG Compliance. Trends and developments in Poland
Non-financial reporting is a major step towards holding companies accountable for their declared values and actions in support of responsible business, an ethical work environment and employee well-being. When an organisation implements the idea of ESG.
DEI initiatives and strategies. Market practice.
Awareness of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) significance is gradually growing among Polish employers. However, there is still a great deal of work to be done. Recent research shows that only half of Polish employers are familiar with the concept of diversity management.
ESG Compliance. Trends and developments in Poland
Non-financial reporting is a major step towards holding companies accountable for their declared values and actions in support of responsible business, an ethical work environment and employee well-being. When an organisation implements the idea of ESG.
DEI initiatives and strategies. Market practice.
Awareness of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) significance is gradually growing among Polish employers. However, there is still a great deal of work to be done. Recent research shows that only half of Polish employers are familiar with the concept of diversity management.
Poland. Local landscape for ESG & DEI initiatives
ESG (Environmental, Social, Corporate Governance) standards significantly influence a company's long-term development policies.
Paperless HR - digitalization in HR
The pandemic changed the way we manage employee documentation in Poland. Due to the forced situation, companies began to switch to electronic documents. This led to digitalization in HR, including the introduction of electronic personal files. At Raczkowski Law Firm, we have a 'Paperless HR' project
Paperless HR - digitalization in HR
The pandemic changed the way we manage employee documentation in Poland. Due to the forced situation, companies began to switch to electronic documents. This led to digitalization in HR, including the introduction of electronic personal files. At Raczkowski Law Firm, we have a 'Paperless HR' project
Paperless HR - digitalization in HR
The pandemic changed the way we manage employee documentation in Poland. Due to the forced situation, companies began to switch to electronic documents. This led to digitalization in HR, including the introduction of electronic personal files. At Raczkowski Law Firm, we have a 'Paperless HR' project
Paperless HR - digitalization in HR
The pandemic changed the way we manage employee documentation in Poland. Due to the forced situation, companies began to switch to electronic documents. This led to digitalization in HR, including the introduction of electronic personal files. At Raczkowski Law Firm, we have a 'Paperless HR' project
How are criminal proceedings conducted in Poland?
Criminal procedure in Poland is divided into two phases: pre-trial proceedings (the investigation) and the court trial (with two instances). The first phase, conducted or supervised by a public prosecutor, aims to collect the necessary evidence to be presented to the court.
Internal investigations in Poland – key issues
The Whistleblowers’ Protection Act was enacted by the Polish Parliament on 14 June 2024. It was the implementation of EU Directive 2019/2937 on the same subject. However, the Polish act falls short of providing detailed regulations on conducting internal investigations. There are also no clear guide
Tax returns for expatriates in Poland
Virtually every taxpayer who earns income subject to Polish taxation is required to file an annual tax return. Even if it is only income from an employment contract received from a Polish employer, the taxpayer is still required to file an annual tax return.
How to ensure B2B contracts are legally compliant
While the B2B model offers flexibility and tax efficiency, it also nowadays carries increasing legal and tax risks. Understanding the current and upcoming regulations and taking steps to properly structure and document B2B collaborations is essential to avoid costly disputes with regulatory authorit
Countering mobbing – why effective prevention is key
Creating a safe, mobbing-free work environment is not only a matter of social responsibility today, but also a requirement under current labour laws in Poland. Countering mobbing is a complex process that requires a number of appropriate measures.
GDPR in employment relationships in Poland
In today’s digital world, personal data is often called the currency of the future. In many ways, it already is. In the workplace, where vast amounts of employee and candidate data are collected and processed, compliance with data protection laws such as the GDPR is not optional – it's essential.
ESG Compliance. Trends and developments in Poland
Non-financial reporting is a major step towards holding companies accountable for their declared values and actions in support of responsible business, an ethical work environment and employee well-being. When an organisation implements the idea of ESG.
DEI initiatives and strategies. Market practice.
Awareness of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) significance is gradually growing among Polish employers. However, there is still a great deal of work to be done. Recent research shows that only half of Polish employers are familiar with the concept of diversity management.
ESG Compliance. Trends and developments in Poland
Non-financial reporting is a major step towards holding companies accountable for their declared values and actions in support of responsible business, an ethical work environment and employee well-being. When an organisation implements the idea of ESG.
DEI initiatives and strategies. Market practice.
Awareness of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) significance is gradually growing among Polish employers. However, there is still a great deal of work to be done. Recent research shows that only half of Polish employers are familiar with the concept of diversity management.
Poland. Local landscape for ESG & DEI initiatives
ESG (Environmental, Social, Corporate Governance) standards significantly influence a company's long-term development policies.
Paperless HR - digitalization in HR
The pandemic changed the way we manage employee documentation in Poland. Due to the forced situation, companies began to switch to electronic documents. This led to digitalization in HR, including the introduction of electronic personal files. At Raczkowski Law Firm, we have a 'Paperless HR' project
Paperless HR - digitalization in HR
The pandemic changed the way we manage employee documentation in Poland. Due to the forced situation, companies began to switch to electronic documents. This led to digitalization in HR, including the introduction of electronic personal files. At Raczkowski Law Firm, we have a 'Paperless HR' project
Paperless HR - digitalization in HR
The pandemic changed the way we manage employee documentation in Poland. Due to the forced situation, companies began to switch to electronic documents. This led to digitalization in HR, including the introduction of electronic personal files. At Raczkowski Law Firm, we have a 'Paperless HR' project
Paperless HR - digitalization in HR
The pandemic changed the way we manage employee documentation in Poland. Due to the forced situation, companies began to switch to electronic documents. This led to digitalization in HR, including the introduction of electronic personal files. At Raczkowski Law Firm, we have a 'Paperless HR' project