The Legal500 EMEA 2024
Healthcare And Life Sciences - Tier 1
"Hailed as being ‘absolutely unique in the Polish market‘, Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasinski Kancelaria Prawna sp. j. acts for a diverse client base of healthcare providers, medical device producers, and biotech companies in the full range of sector-specific matters. Practice co-head Paulina Kieszkowska-Knapik advises a number of industry associations and pharmacies on distribution structures, co-operations between pharmacies and online platforms, and the reimbursement of orphan drugs and medical products. Fellow co-head Ewa Rutkowska assists both Polish and global corporates across the pharmaceutical and medical devices industries with public consultations, as well as acting in product liability disputes. Michał Chodorek is noted for his expansive expertise in drug development and manufacturing projects, in addition to regulations governing the division of IP rights to discoveries. Michał Tracz‘s primary areas of focus are food supplements and biocidal products, and he was promoted to partner in February 2023. Bartłomiej Sasin is another active team member."
Testimonials
‘The law firm is characterised by extensive knowledge. They answer quickly and thoroughly. They are very meticulous and at the same time are businesslike. They provide great support on a daily basis, as well as in emergency situations.’
‘I would like to highlight three people, Katarzyna Kęska, Justyna Nowak, and Monika Kupis, for their exceptional knowledge and support. These are three exceptional lawyers. They have a very insightful approach, are able to present various ideas, indicate individual risks and mitigate these risks.’
‘KRK is absolutely unique in the Polish market. They combine in-depth knowledge in life sciences, regulatory and antitrust matters with a top quality and business-oriented approach.’
Competition/antitrust - Tier 3
"Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasinski Kancelaria Prawna sp. j. is described by one client as ‘the most qualified and experienced legal office supporting the pharmaceutical and life science sectors in competition law’. The team also has experience representing clients before the Polish Competition Authority, the European Commission, and domestic and European courts. Marcin Kolasiński heads up the practice, and he is praised by one client as a ‘renowned expert in competition law."
Testimonials
‘Leading experts in life sciences. Experienced, highly motivated, and proactive.’
‘Unique commercial knowledge of how big companies operate and make strategic decisions; pragmatic approach to building the recommendations; and deep understanding of current authorities’ focus and novelties from local and European cases.’
‘Marcin Kolasiński is a top-notch expert who is focused and determined.’
Dispute Resolution - Tier 4
"Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasinski Kancelaria Prawna sp. j. frequently represents clients in disputes with their competitors, customers and administrative authorities before civil and administrative courts. A strong area for the group is defending corporates in product liability claims, as well as contractual disputes. Ewa Rutkowska is the practice head and her expertise extends across product liability claims and disputes in the pharmaceutical sector, and she regularly appears in both arbitration and litigation proceedings."
"My experience with the firm has primarily involved complex litigation involving pharmaceutical product liability. The team has superb knowledge of the law and the relevant science, works strategically to get the client the best results possible, and collaborates very well as a multi-national team."
"Ewa Rutkowska and Mateusz Winczura are a pleasure to work with, and in addition to being extremely smart and knowledgeable about the relevant issues, they are extremely thorough, careful, and responsive."
