Chambers Europe 2012

Law Firms' Ranking 2021 by the Polish daily newspaper Rzeczpospolita 

KRK Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński – leader in Pharmaceutical and Medical Law.

KRK Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński acknowledged for pro bono support for Polish health service during Covid-19 pandemic.

The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa 2021

Healthcare and life sciences – TIER 1

"Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasinski Kancelaria Prawna sp. j. is a life sciences boutique focusing on advising clients in regulated markets, including the pharmaceutical, medical, food and cosmetics sectors; offering a unique combination of ethical approach and pro-business solutions. In addition to non-contentious regulatory advice, the group is also highly experienced in product liability cases. The team also advises industry bodies, including Infarma, on issues such as the Reimbursement Act and pharmaceutical law. Co-leading the team are founding partners Paulina Kieszkowska-Knapik (a legend of the practice) and Ewa Rutkowska, whom clients rate for product liability disputes. Patent and trade mark attorney Piotr Zawadzki's arrival in March 2021 bolsters the firm's IP offering to clients operating in the healthcare and life sciences space.

Testimonials: 

Wonderful team, 100 % dedicated to the life sciences practice. Very knowledgeable. On the top of every development, it is the best life sciences practice in Poland.

Ewa Rutkowska is my main contact. Very nice to work with, very responsive, very knowledgeable. I also work from time to time with Paulina Kieszkowska-Knapik who is also on the top of the HLS practice.

Vast experience in life sciences, practical approach to problems, able to perform reasonable risk assessment: a good mix of theory and practice, perfect understanding of customer’s needs due to expertise about external and internal environment."

Competition / Antitrust – TIER 3

"Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasinski Kancelaria Prawna sp. j.'s competition and antitrust practice is well-placed to handle matters arising from the life sciences sector, which is the focus of the wider firm. The main contact is former deputy director of the competition protection department at the Polish competition authority Marcin Kolasiński, whose expertise spans competition, consumer protection and public procurement law and is praised for his 'ability to clearly define what is the key legal issue and also to explain it to members of business organisations. 

Testimonials:

Practical approach, solutions oriented, very deep understanding of pharmaceutical sector, advice based on analysis of legal risks resulting from practice of National Competition Authority.

Advice is very practical, which is possible only because team members know the pharmaceutical market and competition law concerns that are discussed inside and out."

Dispute resolution – TIER 5

"Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasinski Kancelaria Prawna sp. j. is a healthcare and life sciences boutique, and its dispute resolution department reflects this specialism; representing clients in disputes involving unfair competition and advertising, consumer protection, as well as regulatory disputes before the administrative authorities. The group also has substantial experience representing pharmaceutical clients in reimbursement disputes regarding decisions of the ministry of health and the national health fund. Co-founding partner Ewa Rutkowska heads the team and is particularly adept in product liability cases. Senior associate Ewa Auleytner focuses on contractual disputes, often arising from the performance of civil contracts.

Testimonials:

This team is agile, in addition to being highly skilled and motivated."

Chambers Europe 2021

Life Sciences – BAND 1

"Front-running boutique law firm well prepared to act for clients in the pharmaceutical and medical sectors. Areas of specialisation include product liability, clinical trials, distribution and medical reimbursement matters. Product recalls also serve as a source of instruction for the firm. Assists with regulatory issues and also handles contentious matters, including disputes with regulators as well as conflicts with competitors. Clients include innovative pharmaceutical companies as well as industry associations.

Clients rate the practice for its foresight, one suggesting that they know how to deal with challenges and anticipate red flags while maintaining a good business approach.

A client commends the team for their collaborative style, stressing that they really work together."

Competition / Antitrust – BAND 3

"Well-reputed competition and pharmaceutical law boutique covering a wide range of competition and antitrust mandates. Assists with merger control mandates and represents clients in abuse of dominant position and cartel cases, including representing them in dawn raids. Regularly advises businesses on distribution strategies and pricing issues."

Law Firms' Ranking 2020 by the Polish daily newspaper Rzeczpospolita 

KRK Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński – leader in Pharmaceutical and Medical Law.

KRK Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński acknowledged for:

1. pro bono support for Polish health service during Covid-19 pandemic;
2. the office's internal work organization during Covid-19 pandemic.

Chambers Europe 2020

Life Sciences – BAND 1

"Front-running boutique law firm well-prepared to act for clients in the pharmaceutical and medical sectors. Areas of specialisation include product liability, clinical trials, distribution and medical reimbursement matters. Product recalls also serve as a source of instruction for the firm. Assists with regulatory issues. Also handles contentious matters, including disputes with regulators as well as conflicts with competitors. Clients include innovative pharmaceutical companies as well as industry associations.

Clients emphasise the lawyers' attentiveness, one saying: When you pose a question you will get a response very soon, before describing the answers as very pragmatic and business-oriented.

Another hails the reliability of the team, asserting that it represents what I consider integrity: never failing to deliver on promises to clients and never navigating in the wrong direction."

Competition / Antitrust – BAND 3

"Well-reputed competition and pharmaceutical law boutique covering a wide range of competition and antitrust mandates. Also assists with merger control mandates and represents clients in abuse of dominant position and cartel cases, including representing them in dawn raids. Regularly advises businesses on distribution strategies and pricing issues.

Clients highlight the team's commercial focus, with a source saying: This law firm really thinks about the needs of individual clients."

The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa 2020

Healthcare and life sciences – TIER 1

"Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasinski Kancelaria Prawna sp. j. is a healthcare and life sciences specialist firm, which caters to clients in the pharmaceutical, medical, food and cosmetics sectors. The 'extremely knowledgeable' group is well placed to advise on regulatory, competition and consumer issues, as well as representing clients in disputes with competitors and administrative authorities.

A Client says: This is the strongest, most reputable legal team in the sphere of life sciences in Poland. They have vast experience and know how in this area. They built their reputation through years of advising innovative companies and industry associations."

Competition / Antitrust – TIER 3

"Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasinski Kancelaria Prawna sp. j. is focused on providing regulatory and competition advice to entrepreneurs with operations in Poland, with particular expertise in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors. 

Clients say:

Exceptional knowledge of various competition legal aspects and international environment, deep involvement in client matters, solution-oriented approach.

Ability to find an acceptable and balanced solution for every problem."

Dispute resolution – TIER 6

Law Firms' Ranking 2019 by the Polish daily newspaper Rzeczpospolita

 KRK Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński – leader in Pharmaceutical and Medical Law.

Chambers Europe 2019

Life Sciences – BAND 1

"Front-running boutique law firm regularly instructed by clients in the pharmaceutical, medical, food and cosmetics sectors. Areas of specialisation include product liability, clinical trials and medical reimbursement matters. Frequently acts on behalf of clients before regulatory authorities. Also handles contentious matters, such as unfair competition disputes.

A Client says: lawyers are very well connected and are very proactive in finding solutions.

Another Client says: they understand the business, they listen carefully and are attentive to clients' needs."

Competition / Antitrust – BAND 3

“Well-reputed competition law boutique covering a wide range of competition and antitrust mandates. Assists with merger control, abuse of dominant position and compliance mandates. Remains a popular choice with pharmaceutical and media companies. Regularly acts for businesses on distribution strategies and pricing issues.

The firm is very specialised in the pharmaceutical sector."

The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa 2019

Healthcare and life sciences – TIER 1

"At Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasinski Kancelaria Prawna sp. j., co-founders Paulina Kieszkowska-Knapik ('an undisputed leader in the sector') and Ewa Rutkowska are noted for their high degree of specialisation in life sciences and anti-monopoly law. The group is frequently instructed on contentious and non-contentious matters, involving pharmaceuticals, healthcare, food and cosmetics. Other key individuals include 'recognised expert in pharmaceutical law' Natalia Łojko and Agnieszka Zielińska-Krywoniuk, who focuses on clinical trials, distribution safety and product advertising. The impressive client roster includes Polish industry bodies Infarma and the Polish Association of Producers and Importers of Veterinary Medicinal Products."

Competition / Antitrust – TIER 3

"Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasinski Kancelaria Prawna sp. j. predominantly advises clients in the pharmaceutical and medical sectors on regulatory and competition law. The group has particular expertise in public procurement and anti-monopoly proceedings. Name partner Marcin Kolasiński leads the team, which consists of seasoned experts with deep understanding of the market and legal environment."

TMT – TIER 4 

"Healthcare and life sciences boutique Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasinski Kancelaria Prawna sp. j., has developed a new technology law practice under the leadership of Marek Świerczyński, which handles the implementation and development of agreements relating to IT systems, service-level agreements and outsourcing contracts. Senior associate Michał Chodorek is another key contact, with expertise at the intersection of pharmaceutical law, IP and personal data."

Dispute resolution – TIER 6

Law Firms' Ranking 2018 by the Polish daily newspaper Rzeczpospolita

KRK Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński – leader in Pharmaceutical Law.
KRK Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński recommended in Medical Law.
KRK Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński recommended in Competition & Anitrust Law.

Chambers Europe 2018

Life Sciences – BAND 1

“Front-running boutique law firm regularly instructed by clients in the pharmaceutical, medical, food and cosmetics sectors. Areas of specialisation include product liability, clinical trials and medical reimbursement matters. Frequently acts on behalf of clients before regulatory authorities, often in relation to unfair competition claims. Also assists clients with regulatory issues.

A Client says: they are very hands-on. They always tailor their advice to our company's needs and work very well within limited timeframes."

Competition / Antitrust – BAND 3

“Well-reputed competition law boutique covering a wide range of competition and antitrust mandates. Assists with merger control, abuse of dominant position and compliance mandates. Also represents clients before the courts and Polish competition authorities. Remains a popular choice with pharmaceutical and media companies.

A Client says: they understand our needs and business situation. They are always available.

Another Client emphasises the department's excellent ability to combine legal aspects with business aspects.”

The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa 2018

KRK Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński ranked TIER 4 in Competition / Antitrust and recommended in Dispute Resolution.

Law Firms' Ranking 2017 by the Polish daily newspaper Rzeczpospolita 

KRK Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński – leader in Pharmaceutical Law.

Chambers Europe 2017

Life Sciences – BAND 1

“Standout boutique providing expert advice to clients from the pharmaceutical, medical, food and cosmetics sectors. Areas of specialisation include product liability, clinical trials and medical reimbursement matters. Skilled in representing clients in unfair competition and advertising disputes with competitors and before regulatory authorities. Also assists clients with regulatory issues.

Clients say: They adopt a tailor-made approach and really adapt to the needs of clients.

They fully understand clients' needs. What is very important for me is that they are flexible in looking for effective and safe solutions for the business."

Competition / Antitrust – BAND 3

“Active competition boutique assisting clients with merger control, regulatory and commercial compliance matters. Additionally represents clients in contentious matters, including prohibited agreements and abuse of dominance issues. Advises on EU competition regulation. A strong choice amongst pharmaceutical companies and also popular among clients from the energy and media sectors.

A Client says: I decided to work with them as their technical skills and knowledge are extremely good and helpful.

Another Client adds: Nothing to improve! It's my favourite law firm."

The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa 2017

KRK Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński ranked TIER 4 in Competition / Antitrust and recommended in Dispute Resolution.

Polityka Insight 2017

KRK Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński – Group 1 for the third time in the category of Pharmaceutical Law and recommended in the category of Competition Law.

Law Firms' Ranking 2016 by the Polish daily newspaper Rzeczpospolita 

KRK Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński – leader in Pharmaceutical Law.
 

Chambers Europe 2016
 

Life Sciences – BAND 1

"Distinguished and specialised boutique law firm acting for established clients in the pharmaceutical, medical, food and cosmetics sectors. As well as regulatory issues, it advises on issues within competition law and legal aspects of business-to-consumer relations and public procurement. Also experienced in product liability and product safety issues. 

Clients say: This team has very in-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry. The lawyers are the number one specialists and are very responsive and pragmatic.

The lawyers are very good: they are very flexible and very responsive."

Competition / Antitrust – BAND 3

"Recently established Warsaw-based competition boutique joins the rankings as a result of strong recognition for its competition and antitrust expertise. Advises on merger control, regulatory and compliance issues. Notably popular amongst pharmaceutical clients, but also advises companies from the energy and media industries.

A Client says: I'm very satisfied with this team. The lawyers are very responsive, constructive and focused on finding solutions.

Another Client adds: The lawyers are able to objectively evaluate risks and losses. The team is receptive to our needs and operates very quickly."

The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa 2016

Competition / Antitrust and Dispute Resolution – KRK Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński recommended.

Polityka Insight 2016

KRK Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński – Group 1 in the category of Pharmaceutical Law.

Law Firms' Ranking 2015 by daily newspaper Rzeczpospolita 

KRK Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński – leader in Pharmaceutical Law.

LMG Life Sciences Awards 2015

KRK Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński – Law firm of the year – Poland.

Polityka Insight 2015

KRK Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński – Group 1 in the category of Pharmaceutical Law.

Chambers Europe 2014

Life Sciences – BAND 1

"Market leading life sciences practice highly reputed for pharmaceutical knowhow. Singled out for regulatory work and additionally focused on the medical, food and cosmetics industries. Paulina Kieszkowska-Knapik and Ewa Rutkowska recently left Baker & McKenzie with Marcin Kolasiński to set up a regulatory and competition spin-off, Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński. They were joined by other colleagues including Natalia Łojko."