The debate on nuclear energy is one of the hottest topics currently attracting the attention of the public, energy transition experts and representatives of the scientific, political and business communities.

The world today is urgently seeking ways to reduce the negative impact of human activities on the environment, and to better protect and reuse resources. And, where possible, to repair the damage done.

Individuals with an income of more than PLN 1 million have until 30 April to pay the 4% solidarity levy. It is worth checking now whether and how losses from previous years have been settled so far.

The impending Bitcoin halving, the Ministry of Finance’s announcement of new regulations for crypto-assets, and the PIT settlement for virtual currency trading are just some of the changes that cryptocurrency enthusiasts can expect to see in the coming weeks.

How do AI and Big Data affect the due diligence process for boards of directors

The UODO reminds us: Surveillance information should be in writing and in a separate document

Why has the latest draft caused such controversy among authors?

Limited liability companies often exercise the option to pay dividend advances.

In the last days of March the results of the 18th edition of Dziennik Gazeta Prawna’s Ranking of Tax Firms and Tax Advisors were published, with the list of winners showing the firms and experts setting the highest standards on the market.

Another accolade in the Media Law International ranking and a consistently high position confirms that our work on behalf of journalists and leading TV and radio publishers is not only effective, but also recognised and valued by the market.

Disputed WIBOR mortgages. Financial Ombudsman leaves both sides dissatisfied

As always, our greatest thanks go to our exceptional clients. You make us strive!

The European Union has adopted a binding target of climate neutrality by 2050 and intends to achieve this by, among other things, increasing the share of renewable energy sources (RES) in the energy mix.

From 30 December 2024, the new Regulation 2023/1115 of the European Parliament and of the Council will impose further obligations on traders who place on the market, make available on the EU market or export outside the EU, goods and products that may have an impact on deforestation and forest degradation.

The Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition is the Olympics of lawyers.

Ukraine needs continued, stable and consistent support on many levels.

The analysts compiling the ranking, who closely monitor the Polish FinTech market, highly valued our experts’ experience and know-how.

Legal Project Management is the application of formalised project management rules and techniques to the delivery of legal services.

groundbreaking changes to the taxation of online commerce.

Trading in cryptocurrencies not falling within the scope of activities of family foundations.

We take a look at the key changes businesses can expect to see as a result of the implementation of Directive 2022/2381.

The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act (Act) requires the notification and updating of information on the beneficial owners of partnerships and companies (and other entities referred to in Article 58 of the Act) to the Central Register of Beneficial Owners (CRBR).

The year 2024 will be marked by increased corporate preparation for sustainability reporting.

Following the announcement of the Chambers Global 2024 recommendations, which this year brought us fantastic news, the results of Chambers Europe 2024 have now been announced.

CJEU has ruled that the penalties imposed by the President of the Energy Regulatory Office (ERO) on undertakings for breaching the obligation to purchase and submit for redemption certificates of origin or pay a replacement fee are unlawful.

On 20 March we invite you to a meeting on the role of mediation in the business world.

Entrepreneurs need proven advisors and partners who speak their language, are able to adapt solutions to the specific needs of a particular business and are not afraid to challenge the status quo. Because the goal is always the same. To change the world for the better.

Can banks meet the credit needs of the Polish economy?

Europe must not waver in its support for the Ukraine and its people.

We are checking whether the new regulations comply with EU law and whether they will be upheld.

How to sell shares in a company correctly, whilst avoiding running the risk of having the transaction invalidated.

Third-party funding is becoming more common in Europe, both in litigation and arbitration.

On 21 March, we will examine the practical aspects of the process of setting up and organising a family foundation, taking a closer look at specific problems and the current tax case law in this area. We invite you to join us for this discussion.

What an EU small-scale nuclear industry can expect?

Money is King. This is especially true in M&A transactions, which are primarily ‘for the money’. In this context, the valuation of a company being sold, i.e. the way of setting the share price and any post-purchase adjustments, is crucial.

How to avoid joint and several liability for a company’s tax debts?

Any small and medium-sized enterprise wishing to file a trade mark and/or design application can be reimbursed up to EUR 1,000.

We look at whether Polish law, as it currently stands, offers any protection against SLAPPs.

For the first time, our Dispute Resolution Practice has been ranked in a select group of the most highly recommended in the ‘Dispute Resolution’ area. This means that it is truly world class in every aspect of its work.

Company representatives must be aware that if they carry out a transaction without the consent required by the articles of association and this results in a loss/damage to the company’s assets, they may be held liable for damages to the company.

On 26 February, another bill on the protection of whistleblowers was submitted to the Sejm under a new title: the “Whistleblowers Act”. The bill is intended to implement Directive 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council (EU) of 23 October 2019.

The results of the World Trademarks Review 1000 2024 ranking, which identifies the world’s leading IP firms and practitioners, have just been released.

PPPs can be a model of cooperation and allocation of public and private resources that will revitalise the market for infrastructure projects and provide an answer to the problem of access to finance for the public sector, especially local authorities.

Banking sector appeal on credit holidays and Borrower Support Fund

In our report, we discuss in detail the rules governing the telecommunications sector.

By when do sole proprietors and non-corporate entities have to choose their form of taxation? Which is the most advantageous? This article analyses and explains the available options.

The implementation deadline of 1 July 2024 for the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) has been suspended, announced the Minister of Finance.

The judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union in the Achmea case called into question the compatibility of investment treaties concluded between Member States with EU law.

Hydrogen is expected to find applications primarily in energy, transport, industry and construction, thus facilitating the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

When an external investor joins a company or when entrepreneurs set up a joint venture, it is important to develop corporate governance principles, i.e. standards for decision-making, management, supervision and interaction between company bodies and owners.

The consumer credit market has evolved considerably in recent years, mainly due to increased interest from regulators. Both at national and European level.

The south of Poland is a melting pot of business, finance and technology, where much is already happening, but a real acceleration can be expected in the near future. And we will be ready.

The Supreme Court stated that legal persons also have the right to claim compensation for an infringement of their personal interests.

Work on the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) is nearing completion.

The new phenomenon of hyper-personalisation is the result of technological amplification, whereby previous personalisation, limited in its simplicity by technological capabilities, takes on a new dimension by fully exploiting the potential of AI, ML or Big Data.

It is becoming increasingly risky for employers to hire employees under both employment and B2B (sole proprietorship) contracts when it comes to employee social security contributions.

Sale and leaseback transactions are becoming increasingly popular with companies, and for good reason as they offer the opportunity to raise financially attractive capital relatively quickly.

New EU thresholds and updated PLN exchange rate

According to the current wording of the Electronic Service Act of 18 November 2020, and the Communication of the Minister of Digital Affairs of 29 May 2023, the implementation of the National e-Service System was originally scheduled to cover the first category of obligated entities from 10 December 2023.

There is no doubt that the New Tech sector is currently booming, including in the area of mergers and acquisitions (M&As). The recent amendment to the Companies & Partnerships Code has introduced a new form of division, i.e. a division by separation (known as a spin-off), and has regulated the cross-border division process. Let’s look at how these changes will affect existing technology transfer practices.

NBP: Banking sector’s net profit in Jan-Nov 2023 reached PLN 27.56 billion, up 113.2%.

Recently, banks have questioned the tax treatment of reimbursements to CHF mortgage borrowers in the event that a CHF mortgage agreement is declared invalid by a final and non-appealable judgement.