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Provided by Piotr Glapiński
- FinTech Law
- Regulatory Compliance (PSD2, AML/CTF, MiCA)
- Digital Payments & E-Money
- Telecom & Media Law
- Administrative Law
- Corporate & Commercial Contracts
- Cross-Border Transactions
- Licensing & Public Affairs
Counsel at Dudkowiak & Putyra since 2019
Senior Counsel since 2021 | Head of FinTech Department
Piotr Glapiński leads the FinTech Department at D&P, advising leading payment institutions, e-money firms, and crypto platforms on licensing, compliance, and product design. He is a proxy of a licensed payment institution and a legal representative before the KNF, Ministry of Finance, and foreign commercial courts.
- Member of the Polish Bar Association (OIRP Poznań)
- FinTech Poland Ecosystem Contributor
- Legal Advisor to regulated entities supervised by KNF
- Co-author of Future Finance Poland’s Position Paper on Reporting Obligations, developed in collaboration with Mastercard
- Panel expert in the report “How to do FinTech in Poland 3.0”, discussing Poland’s evolving position in the EU fintech landscape
- Speaker and moderator at the roundtable “The Future of FinTech After the Wave of Regulations”, organized by Mastercard and FinTech Poland
- Co-author of the legal guide "Doing Business in Poland – 2025" - https://www.dudkowiak.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/doing-business-in-poland-2025-pdf-free-legal-guide-for-investors-1.pdf
- Co-creator of D&P’s YouTube educational series on FinTech regulation and payment services - https://youtu.be/TtS51JtRzZ4
- Author of numerous legal articles published on www.dudkowiak.com, covering licensing, AML, regulatory updates, and payment services compliance
Attorney-at-Law and Head of FinTech at Dudkowiak & Putyra, Piotr Glapiński advises on digital finance regulation with a strategic, hands-on approach. He brings together deep regulatory experience and commercial insight, advising FinTechs on licensing, AML/CTF, telecom law, and cross-border compliance. Recognized for his industry leadership, Piotr actively shapes public policy, mentors junior lawyers, and contributes to sector-wide legal education.
- Licensed payment institutions (SPI, API, EMI)
- EEA passporting entities and crypto exchanges
- Telecom and digital media clients
- Investment firms and marketing agencies
- Represented FinTech Poland in Ministry of Digital Affairs consultation on the ePayments Act
- Secured licenses for numerous PSD2-regulated payment entities
- Proxy of a Polish domestic payment institution
- Lead author of key regulatory reports in collaboration with Mastercard
- Expert legal opinions in proceedings before foreign courts (e.g., Barcelona Commercial Court)
- Provided end-to-end regulatory support in M&A due diligence projects
- FinTech Regulation & Licensing (SPI, API, EMI, CASP)
- Cryptoassets & Blockchain Legal Frameworks
- Payment Services & E-money Law (PSD2, SCA, AML)
Telecommunications & Digital Media Law
- Marketing, Sponsorship & Advertising Law
- RegTech, AML/CTF, and Compliance Systems
- Poland – full regulatory representation before KNF, UKE, UOKiK, and administrative courts
- European Union / EEA – licensing & passporting under PSD2 and EU financial regulation
- Spain – acts as Polish Law Expert before foreign courts, including Barcelona Commercial Court
Polish (native), English (fluent)
- Proxy of a licensed Polish payment institution, advising on daily compliance and reporting
- Represented FinTech Poland in public consultation on the ePayments Act (Ministry of Digital Affairs)
- Participated in numerous licensing procedures for SPI, API, EMI, and CASP entities before KNF
- Drafted AML, SCA, and internal compliance policies for FinTech and investment firms
- Conducted legal due diligence in large-scale M&A as Head of Regulatory Obligations
- Represented telecom and marketing clients before UKE and supervisory bodies
- Led litigation strategies before public administration and common courts in Poland
- Negotiated commercial agreements (media, IT, international sales, outsourcing, sponsorship)
- Acting as Polish Law Expert in foreign courts, incl. Commercial Courts of Barcelona
Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań
Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M),
2009 - 2014
District Chamber of Attorneys-at-Law in Poznań (OIRP)
Attorney-at-Law (Radca Prawny), admitted to the bar in 2018
2014 - 2018
Provided by Chambers
Piotr Glapiński is a senior counsel at Dudkowiak & Putyra, specialising in advising FinTech companies on their regulatory and operational needs. He acts on licensing and passporting issues, alongside commercial agreements and compliance matters relating to MiCA and DORA.
Provided by Chambers
Piotr is distinguished by his professionalism, reliability and thorough approach to every matter. I have always received clear guidance and effective legal support from him.
Unlike many advisers who focus narrowly on compliance, Piotr consistently frames his advice within the commercial realities of running a payment institution, making the guidance highly actionable.
Piotr has deep knowledge of the legal aspects of financial institutions, and understands his clients' businesses very well.
Piotr is an excellent business partner and a great manager who can mitigate risks.
Piotr is distinguished by his professionalism, reliability and thorough approach to every matter. I have always received clear guidance and effective legal support from him.
Unlike many advisers who focus narrowly on compliance, Piotr consistently frames his advice within the commercial realities of running a payment institution, making the guidance highly actionable.
Piotr has deep knowledge of the legal aspects of financial institutions, and understands his clients' businesses very well.
Piotr is an excellent business partner and a great manager who can mitigate risks.
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