The dedicated labour and employment practice at Baker Tilly Legal Poland was established in January 2025 following the promotion of practice head Joanna Jędrzejewska to counsel. The team is skilled at compliance-focused work, including anti-mobbing procedures, whistleblowing frameworks and employment support for international clients operating in Poland.

Helmed by Magdalena Zwolinska, specialist employment boutique HRLS Zwolinska&Zwolinski routinely advises employers on high-stakes trade union relations, collective bargaining and large-scale workforce restructurings.

Rödl‘s employment practice has been significantly strengthened following the early-2025 arrival of a five-lawyer team from Hogan Lovells (Warszawa) LLP led by Agnieszka Szczodra-Hajduk, who now co-heads the practice alongside Michał Prokop.

Combining strong local and international expertise, the ‘very responsive and pragmatic’ team at CMS is trusted by major employers navigating high-stakes workforce issues. The practice advises on a sweeping range of employment matters, with standout capability in trade union negotiations, immigration strategy, sensitive internal investigations, and senior-management terminations. Spearheading the team is Katarzyna Dulewicz, who advises across the full spectrum of employment matters, from restructurings and executive moves to workforce investigations and transaction-driven employment issues. Elsewhere in the team, Tomasz Sancewicz brings deep experience in restructurings, executive matters and cross-border employment strategy, while Agnieszka Kałwa advises on complex hiring and exit processes, collective redundancies, international mobility and foreign-worker compliance.

Drawing on the firm’s substantial global network and deep local capability, Dentons’ Warsaw employment team is noted for its strength in cross-border and multi-jurisdictional matters. The group advises on the full spectrum of workforce issues, including complex restructurings, sensitive dismissals, internal investigations and the employment aspects of major M&A transactions. At the helm sits the 'exceptional' Aleksandra Minkowicz-Flanek, who remains a key port of call for multinational and domestic clients across a broad range of employment law matters. Both Tomasz Lasyk and Marta Kolarz handle a mix of advisory and deal-related employment work.

Well-regarded for its ability to marry ‘deep legal expertise’ with ‘practical, business-oriented solutions’, the employment group at DLA Piper Gizinski Kycia sp.k. advises clients across the full spectrum of workplace issues, from internal investigations to global mobility and complex restructurings. Esteemed as trusted advisers to major state-owned enterprises, listed companies and multinational corporates, the team is frequently engaged to manage sensitive disputes, cross-border employment structures, secondments, relocations and immigration matters. The ‘very responsive’ Agnieszka Lechman-Filipiak specialises in group redundancies, transfers of undertakings and collective disputes. She leads the team alongside Michał Synowiec, who is noted for navigating high-stakes workplace challenges, from harassment, discrimination and fraud through to data breaches and employee misconduct. Hubert Hajduczenia specialises in complex litigation.

Praised for its ‘great knowledge and experience in the field’, Raczkowski provides clients a comprehensive employment offering, advising on everything from social security and labour litigation to compliance, data protection, global mobility and immigration. The group is also adept at navigating employee taxation, financial-sector remuneration and complex employee IP issues, giving clients well-rounded support across day-to-day and high-stakes matters. Leadership of the practice sits with founding partner Bartłomiej Raczkowski and Łukasz Kuczkowski, who has played a key role in building out the firm’s work on employee capital plans. Within the wider group, Katarzyna Dobkowska concentrates on restructurings, collective redundancies and employee lifecycle matters, while Dominika Dörre-Kolasa advises on collective labour law, workplace data issues and the protection of personal rights in employment.

Singled out for its ability to ‘simplify legal challenges and adapt quickly to changing regulations’, Wardynski & Partners’ employment team is a go-to adviser for companies navigating contentious and high-pressure workforce issues. The team advises clients across sectors including IT, manufacturing, construction, healthcare and automotive, handling employment litigation, internal investigations, crisis matters and M&A-related restructurings. At the helm of the practice is a trio of experts: Szymon Kubiak, who brings extensive experience in employment restructuring, including outsourcing, group dismissals and cross-border employee transfers; Magdalena Świtajska, who focuses on matters involving individuals with special status or treaty-based rights; and Marcin Wujczyk, who specialises in employee privacy issues and the firm’s work with trade unions and employee representatives.

Lauded for its ‘in-depth knowledge’ and ‘pragmatic’ approach, Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k. fields one of the market’s most internationally attuned employment practices, combining day-to-day Polish advisory work with a steady flow of regional and global mandates. The team advises on the full range of workforce matters, from structuring employment models and handling sensitive dismissals to steering internal investigations and immigration issues, and is particularly active in the tech, pharmaceutical, shared services and manufacturing sectors. Practice head Michal Lisawa focuses on high-stakes terminations and workforce reductions, and is also well versed in data protection issues, bonus structures and discrimination-related matters.

Bird & Bird Koremba, Dziedzic i Wspólnicy sp.k. fields a wide-ranging employment practice spanning HR restructurings, compliance work, internal investigations and immigration matters, with particular traction in the TMT, automotive, R&D, energy, retail, media and financial sectors. Spearheading the team is Karolina Stawicka, who continues to expand the group’s portfolio of compliance-driven mandates and frequently oversees complex investigation work. Michal Olszewski regularly advises on terminations of employment relations and the employment of temporary or foreign workers.

Noted for providing ‘first-class support’, Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka stands out for its deep capability in navigating complex labour relations, particularly in high-stakes disputes with trade unions and contentious employment litigation before both administrative and civil courts. The practice is jointly steered by Bogusław Kapłon, a leading figure in industrial relations and collective bargaining, and Agata Mierzwa, whose strengths span corporate restructurings, senior-level terminations, employee transfers and data protection issues. They are supported by Justyna Tyc-Brzosko, a go-to adviser on social security and GDPR matters in employment.

Well-regarded for its ability to combine a ‘high level of professionalism with a style of communication that is both accessible and solution-oriented’, Eversheds Sutherland Poland advises on the full range of employment matters, from remuneration structures and organisational changes to contract terminations, internal regulations and trade union relations. Practice head Ewa Łachowska-Brol leads on complex dismissals and large-scale restructuring work, while Adam Nierzwicki  is a key contact for contentious mandates, including employment litigation and whistleblowing investigations. Paweł Lasota rounds out the team with strong experience handling individual and collective labour matters across the IT, industrial, automotive and shared-services sectors.

Lauded for its ‘unwavering commitment to excellent service’ and its ability to deliver ‘tailored solutions that are both practical and forward thinking’, Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k stands out for employment work that spans long-term incentive schemes, post-merger integrations, international projects and a strong flow of mandates from the tech sector. At the helm, Anna Halas-Krawczyk guides the team with a sharp focus on management contracts and sophisticated equity-based incentives for senior leaders. Working closely alongside her, Natalia Wołkowycka brings valued expertise on employment-related tax issues, particularly those involving remuneration models for software developers, B2B contracting structures and incentive arrangements shaped for fast-growing tech businesses.

Housing a team that earns praise for its ‘openness, professionalism, and deep subject-matter expertise’, Olesinski & Wspolnicy’s employment practice offers wide-ranging support across individual and collective labour law, global mobility, remuneration structures, HR operations, litigation and social security matters. Lucyna Brayshaw regularly handles collective redundancies, large-scale workforce restructurings, trade union negotiations and collective disputes. Both Anna Chrobot and Andrzej Łobodziński play a central role in shaping the group’s strategic direction, focusing on the development and coordination of the practice’s services. Natalia Mosur advises entrepreneurs across their lifecycle, from market entry and structuring to preparing key corporate and employment documents, while Ludmiła Łuczak is noted for her focus on projects related to the implementation of new technologies in HR departments. Together, all five jointly oversee and lead the employment practice.

Praised for its ability to combine ‘deep legal expertise with a business-oriented mindset’, Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak continues to be a go-to name for complex employee investigations, harassment matters, and high-stakes dismissals, particularly those playing out across multinational workplaces. The team has also carved out a strong presence in emerging sectors such as gaming and online financial services. Leading the practice is Agnieszka Fedor, a standout negotiator in collective disputes resolution, and earns praise for her ‘in-depth legal expertise with a practical understanding of business realities.’  Filip Sodulski advises on the full spectrum of individual and collective labour law challenges.

Highlighted for its ‘client-focused approach and commitment to delivering practical, effective solutions’, WKB Lawyers is widely recognised for its expertise in employment issues arising from M&A transactions, restructurings, collective redundancies and labour litigation. The team is a trusted adviser to organisations financed with public funds, including major state-owned energy and fuel companies. Practice head Wioleta Polak brings deep experience in restructuring projects, pay and retention schemes and collective redundancies. Agata Mietek is also recommended.

Lauded for its ability to combine ‘deep expertise in employment law with the ability to provide clear, actionable guidance’, Clifford Chance, Janicka, Kruzewski, Stosio i wspólnicy spólka komandytowa remains a go-to name for private equity funds navigating complex workforce issues. The practice couples its broad employment capability with standout expertise in management cooperation, incentive structures and senior-level exits. Steering the practice is Tomasz Derda, whose deep experience in the employment aspects of high-value corporate transactions.

Gide Loyrette Nouel’s employment team is recognised for its strength in steering clients through EU-driven regulatory changes, complex restructurings, M&A-related employment matters, immigration issues and terminations. At the helm is Paweł Grześkowiak, who combines his employment law expertise with deep transactional and banking experience. Joanna Jasiewicz is a key figure in contentious work, particularly noted for her handling of harassment, discrimination and gender pay gap disputes.

Penteris offers well-rounded support across day-to-day and strategic employment matters, including contracts, non-compete provisions, remote-work policies, redundancies and wider restructuring work. Agnieszka Pytlas leads the practice and is closely involved in labour litigation and trade union matters, while Piotr Bobrowski regularly handles employment disputes. Jeremiasz Kuśmierz handles compliance-focused projects and employment-related investigations.

Fielding a team that earns praise for its ‘professionalism and subject-matter expertise’, Sadkowski I Wspólnicy offers a wide-ranging employment practice that supports clients across a myriad of sectors including transport, logistics, construction, energy, banking, finance, production and trade. The group is jointly led by Marzena Łabędź and Andrzej Lulkowski; Łabędź advises on both individual and collective labour issues and is active in labour litigation, while Lulkowski oversees the firm’s broader employment capabilities. The team is further strengthened by Adam Wielgus, whose strong command of trade union relations and labour disputes makes him a key contributor to the practice.

Singled out for its ‘exceptional service quality, deep legal expertise, and proactive client engagement’, Wiewiórski Legal regularly advises on trade union relations, employment restructurings, amendments to internal regulations, immigration matters and proceedings before the State Labour Inspectorate. Marek Maciej Wiewiórski is especially active in time-management optimisation, collective redundancies and union-related work. He leads the team alongside Magdalena Szeptycka, whose strengths lie in drafting and updating HR documentation, including collective labour agreements, internal work regulations and remuneration frameworks.

Wolf Theiss fields a dedicated employment team that handles day-to-day advisory, restructurings, collective employment issues, internal investigations and hybrid-work arrangements, as well as data protection and immigration matters. The practice is spearheaded by Agnieszka Nowak-Blaszczak, who is frequently instructed on senior management contracts, staff-reduction processes and transfers of enterprises.

Praised as a ‘highly knowledgeable team’, Addleshaw Goddard Wisniewski Dzianachowski Schulz i Wspólnicy sp.k. is called on for support across a wide range of employment matters, including implementing whistleblowing frameworks, handling senior executive exits, managing collective redundancies, conducting internal investigations and navigating employment litigation. Monika Krzyszkowska-Dąbrowska leads the team and is skilled at HR matters and employment restructuring, while Łukasz Burakowski and Katarzyna Magnuska handle employee transfers.

BSJP bnt Brockhuis Jurczak Prusak Sroka Nilsson Zamorska Sp.k. offers broad, steady-handed support across day-to-day HR matters, employee mobility and board-level management issues, while also representing clients in employment disputes before administrative bodies and public authorities. The practice is jointly led by Christoph Garschynski and Ewa Boryczko. They are ably supported by Aleksandra Wylecioł, who is knowledgeable of the legalisation of foreign employment.

Praised for its ‘deep experience and pragmatic, business-oriented approach’, the employment group at Deloitte Legal, Gizicki i Wspólnicy sp.k. advises on a wide mix of workplace issues, from rolling out remote-work frameworks and ensuring compliance on employee secondments to navigating EU-driven regulatory changes and managing relations with trade unions. Practice head Edyta Defańska-Czujko is highly proficient in employment restructuring, negotiations with trade unions, and claims of discrimination, while Agnieszka Anusewicz handles staff terminations. Sabina Carbol-Majnusz‘s recent caseload encompasses employment litigation, Maciej Mioduszewski is versed in TUPE projects, and Marta Dychto is often engaged in contractual matters.

EY Law is geared to handle employment transfers, pension schemes, whistleblowing, and collective redundancies. The practice is led by Zuzanna Zakrzewska, who is noted for her capabilities in employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions, as well as employment contracts.

Kochanski & Partners is noted for its capabilities in negotiations with trade unions, internal investigations, and the termination of senior staff members. Anna Gwiazda leads the team and is highly proficient in employment reorganisation and employee transfers, while Angelika Stańko handles employee recruitment. Other key members of the team include Urszula Wójcik, who has expertise in whistleblowing issues.

Lauded for its ability to combine ‘strong legal expertise, and a modern approach to client service’, Kopec & Zaborowski is a key port of call for domestic and international clients on employee transfers, internal investigations, and restructuring matters. The team is led by the ‘exceptional’ Marta Kopec, who is often engaged in disputes surrounding trade unions, as well as employment hiring and terminations.

Specialist HR firm PCS Paruch Chrusciel Schiffter Stepien | Littler Global advises across the full spectrum of employment law, from global mobility and social security to workplace bullying, AI-related HR issues and data protection. Trade union negotiations, complex disputes and employment litigation continue to form a core part of the practice. The group is steered by a senior bench of experts: Sławomir Paruch, Łukasz Chruściel, Robert Stępień, and Karolina Schiffter.

Squire Patton Boggs Krzesniak sp.k. fields a broad and dynamic employment practice, acting for an eclectic mix of clients across the tech, fintech, media, manufacturing and conglomerate sectors. At the helm is Malgorzata Grzelak, who earns praise for her ‘nuanced understanding of Poland’s employment legal landscape.’

With a practice built entirely around labour and employment law, Zawirska Ruszczyk Sp. k. operates with the focus and sharpness of a true specialist shop. At the helm are founding partners Patrycja Zawirska, who navigates restructurings and employee-side negotiations with enviable clarity, and Grzegorz Ruszczyk, the firm’s go-to strategist for high-stakes termination disputes. Fellow co-head Andrzej Orzechowski is a key port of call for local and international clients in court proceedings.