Who can sign the statement of claim in a class action suit?
Only an adwokat or legal adviser may sign the statement of claim in a class action suit, the Supreme Court of Poland has held in a resolution clarifying the Class Actions Act. A statement of claims signed by anyone else will be rejected by the court.
Dr Marcin Lemkowski: The Class Actions Act plays little role in everyday legal practice
An interview with Dr Marcin Lemkowski from the Dispute Resolution & Arbitration Practice on why so few class actions have been filed in Poland and whether they will likely become more numerous in the future.
Crisis or no Crisis? The Outlook for Poland in 2012 and its Insolvency Market
An article by Michał Barłowski, a senior partner at Wardyński & Partners who heads the Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice Group, first published in the Q1 2012 issue of INSOL World.
Better conditions for doing business in Russia-more on proposed amendments to the Russian Civil Code
The main goal of the proposal is to improve the quality of the laws governing business activity in Russia by securing greater freedom for market participants and stiffer sanctions for abuses.
Competition aspects of access to confidential information in M&A transactions
Anytime competitors share confidential information it may attract the attention of competition authorities. This holds true when information is exchanged in connection with M&A activity.
Finding a company quickly for purposes of a transaction
During a transaction it may suddenly appear that a special-purpose company is needed immediately. A solution could be to buy a shelf company with all the necessary registrations already in place.
Jan Ciećwierz: "Peace through strength" is good business policy
An interview with Jan Ciećwierz, a partner at Wardyński & Partners who co-heads the Dispute Resolution & Arbitration practice, about the need to secure trade receivables.
St Petersburg International Legal Forum, 16-19 May 2012
More than 2,000 delegates from 51 countries took part in the 2nd St Petersburg International Legal Forum in May 2012, under the auspices of the Ministry of Justice and the Supreme Commercial Court of the Russian Federation.
Dr Jarosław Grykiel: The form for powers of attorney in cross-border transactions
An interview with Dr Jarosław Grykiel of the Corporate Law practice at Wardyński & Partners concerning the form of powers of attorney for use in international transactions.
Subsidiary or branch?
A comparison of the two main forms in which foreign businesses operate in Poland
Abusive clauses in the life cycle of a consumer contract
In contracts with consumers, intentional or unintentional use of terms that have been held (or could be held) to be abusive may cause major problems for businesses, including financial consequences.
E-commerce: Terms and conditions for online shops
Can the most popular prohibited clauses be permitted if they are worded differently?
