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

- Licensed payment institutions (SPI, API, EMI)

- EEA passporting entities and crypto exchanges

- Telecom and digital media clients

- Investment firms and marketing agencies

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.

- 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

- 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