Although claims for the restitution of undue performance are generally dismissed, exceptions are allowed in certain circumstances. Let’s look at some situations in which the restitution of remuneration is feasible and instances when the courts do rule in favour of employees.

2025 was a pivotal year for the European regulatory system governing sustainable development. After years of expanding reporting obligations and due diligence requirements, EU institutions have decided to significantly change their approach.

In 2025, the Polish financial market entered another phase of adjustments to EU legislation. The draft new Consumer Credit Act implementing the CCD2 Directive, alongside the regulations on distance financial services, represents one of the most comprehensive attempts to standardise the rules for providing finance to consumers. The changes are so extensive that they cover all stages, from advertising and customer acquisition to the assessment of creditworthiness, the structure of agreements, the scope of the lender’s liability, withdrawal rules and the detailed organisation of remote sales.

Energy is no longer the exclusive domain of engineers and politicians; it is becoming the foundation of the business strategy of any company that wants to remain competitive. And 2026 will see a multitude of legislative changes that will fundamentally alter the current approach to the rules for grid connection, energy trading and reporting obligations.

On 1 January, new regulations came into force that increased the income tax rate paid by banks. The rate will be 30% in 2026. However, entities starting their business, credit and savings unions (SKOKs), small entities, and banks undergoing restructuring will pay less.

Is Polish law keeping pace with digital threats? Monika Maćkowska-Morytz, Robert Brodzik, Natalia Kotłowska-Wochna and Konrad Grussy, co-authors of the Polish chapter of the international publication Cybersecurity 2026, published by International Comparative Legal Guides, are seeking answers to this question.

The Polish banking sector underwent profound reforms and new regulatory obligations in 2025. Despite achieving record financial results, banks were faced with mounting tax pressures and changes in benchmarks, as well as the implementation of EU regulations concerning operational security, anti-money laundering, digital payments, the use of artificial intelligence, environmental issues, ESG reporting and green transformation. Against this backdrop, we also observed market consolidation, partly driven by growing competition from new banks. In this article, we explore how these factors have transformed the Polish financial institution market.

The most important changes brought about by the amendment to the Act on the National Revenue Administration are that uncertainties will be resolved in favour of the taxpayer, and that taxpayers will have the opportunity to respond during a customs and tax audit.

How to transform DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) rhetoric into a genuine competitive advantage and prepare for the upcoming changes to the Labour Code.

Every family business will eventually face the challenge of passing on the business to the next generation while ensuring that the accumulated wealth is not fragmented, sold or squandered. The solution to this problem is a family foundation. From May 2023, this solution has enabled Polish entrepreneurs to establish ‘family treasuries’ modelled on those in the West.

Fintech is not a place for theorists. It’s a world where algorithms outpace regulations and business decisions are made in fractions of a second. To advise effectively in this field, you need to understand technology as well as know the law. You also need to skilfully combine hard regulatory knowledge with business pragmatism. Thanks to our recognition in the Chambers FinTech 2026 ranking, we now have further proof that we can do both.

The world we live in today is facing challenges for which there are no easy answers. Climate crisis, social inequality and the need for energy and economic transformation are all problems that force us to step outside our comfort zones.

We have been recognised because we do not shy away from difficult, precedent-setting cases and are able to manage risk in uncertain times.

When considering a family foundation, every aspect of its operation should be planned precisely, and tax issues should always be discussed with specialists.

The European Commission’s new digital package provides an opportunity to accelerate innovation, including in banking.