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Provided by Piotr Biernatowski
Piotr is an attorney with over a dozen years of experience in dispute resolution, transactions and commercial law. Having handled disputes with a total value of almost one billion euros, he has acquired unique experience, particularly in corporate and commercial disputes. He has represented the interests of shareholders, investors and boards of directors. Piotr develops and successfully implements litigation strategies, including those with white collar crime elements.
During his career, he has been involved in numerous M&As (representing i.a. VC and private equity funds). In addition to handling the legal issues, on many occasions he managed entire transactions, including overseeing and coordinating financial and business aspects. Piotr has significant experience in post-transaction advisory, including transition management in acquired businesses. Piotr is experienced in advising on financial market regulations, including trading and issuance of financial instruments.
Prior to joining GP Partners he ran his own law firm, which merged with GP Partners in 2019. Before that, he worked for many years at a Polish law firm specializing in corporate and commercial disputes.
Selected publications:
Piotr is co-author (together with Maciej Gawroński) of the best-selling book 'The Little Book on Drafting Pleadings: How to Communicate and Argue in Writing'. This was the best-selling book of Wolters Kluwer Polska in 2022, published in English in 2023.
Article on state-owned companies managers' civil and criminal liability (for Rzeczpospolita).
Article on ex-managers' liability and the right to information (for Rzeczpospolita);
Article on simple joint-stock company: For whom simple joint-stock company is?
Article and legislative proposal on the possibility of using forms with electronic signatures in contracts for the sale of shares in limited liability companies. (i.a. on pulsbiznesu.pl / wirtualnemedia.pl);
Article on remote shareholder meetings: How to conduct meetings in companies after the pandemic (for Rzeczpospolita);
Article on the shareholders rights after bil amendment: Changing rules on establishing shareholders rights presents new challenges (for Rzeczpospolita);
"US stance surprises, EU regulation mania may be an advantage. The cryptocurrency market through the eyes of lawyers’ (for Onet and Business Insider);
Expert interview - MiCA is the regulation of the cryptocurrency world that will start to apply to digital assets across the EU as early as 2024 (for Strefa Inwestorów);
Tech M&A market article for Chambers & Partners Global Practice Guides (for Chambers & Partners).
Provided by Chambers
Piotr Biernatowski is an up-and-coming partner who has experience in acting for clients from the energy, construction and manufacturing sectors on a range of corporate litigations.
Provided by Chambers
Piotr Biernatowski is highly skilled and reliable. He handles matters with respect for all parties involved, which helps de-escalate tensions and build constructive dialogue.
What sets Piotr Biernatowski apart is his pragmatic and strategic approach to legal matters. He's always able to assess the situation quickly and efficiently, proposing bold strategies when necessary.
Piotr Biernatowski consistently provides practical, business-oriented advice, clearly communicates potential risks and outcomes, and proactively seeks solutions such as beneficial settlements.
Piotr Biernatowski is precise, reliable and fully engaged in every case he leads.
Piotr Biernatowski is composed, relentless and it is truly evident that litigation is his natural environment.
Piotr Biernatowski is highly skilled and reliable. He handles matters with respect for all parties involved, which helps de-escalate tensions and build constructive dialogue.
What sets Piotr Biernatowski apart is his pragmatic and strategic approach to legal matters. He's always able to assess the situation quickly and efficiently, proposing bold strategies when necessary.
Piotr Biernatowski consistently provides practical, business-oriented advice, clearly communicates potential risks and outcomes, and proactively seeks solutions such as beneficial settlements.
Piotr Biernatowski is precise, reliable and fully engaged in every case he leads.
Piotr Biernatowski is composed, relentless and it is truly evident that litigation is his natural environment.
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Managers’ Liability Part 3 - Managerial Diligence – What It Is and How to Prove It
Managerial diligence under Polish law is judged by process, not outcomes. Liability requires fault, which managers can rebut by showing informed, loyal decisions within reasonable business risk. Documentation, proportionality, and internal approvals are key to defence.
Manager's Liability Part 2 - Managers’ Right to Information
Managers of Polish state firms often face claims without access to key documents. The article calls for contract reforms to ensure information rights, document access, and fair defence. It highlights legal asymmetries and proposes safeguards to protect executives from unjustified accusations.
Manager's Liability Part 1 - Prosecuting Managers of Polish State-Controlled Companies– Quo Vadis?
The article explores the growing trend of prosecuting former managers of Polish State-Controlled Companies, often driven by political motives. It highlights the personal, legal, and reputational toll such actions impose, warns of deterring competent executives, and advocates for fairer practices.
Managers’ Liability Part 3 - Managerial Diligence – What It Is and How to Prove It
Managerial diligence under Polish law is judged by process, not outcomes. Liability requires fault, which managers can rebut by showing informed, loyal decisions within reasonable business risk. Documentation, proportionality, and internal approvals are key to defence.
Manager's Liability Part 2 - Managers’ Right to Information
Managers of Polish state firms often face claims without access to key documents. The article calls for contract reforms to ensure information rights, document access, and fair defence. It highlights legal asymmetries and proposes safeguards to protect executives from unjustified accusations.
Manager's Liability Part 1 - Prosecuting Managers of Polish State-Controlled Companies– Quo Vadis?
The article explores the growing trend of prosecuting former managers of Polish State-Controlled Companies, often driven by political motives. It highlights the personal, legal, and reputational toll such actions impose, warns of deterring competent executives, and advocates for fairer practices.