Panowie, wąsy to fajna zabawa, ale zdrowie to nie żart! Czas na Movember – międzynarodowy miesiąc świadomości męskich nowotworów.
Here are some statistics. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in men globally. Unfortunately, the trend in Poland is not optimistic: between 2015 and 2020, the standardized mortality rate from prostate cancer increased by ~18%…
For another year in a row, we are growing mustaches together with the z Fundacja Onkologiczna Rakiety, facing health challenges, and inspiring men to take care of their well-being and health. Because November is not just about warm sweaters and pumpkin lattes. Self-examination, prevention, and awareness are powerful!
We are making special prevention calendars in the form of a checklist [link] available for download.
On Friday 17 October, Aleksandra Zielińska (Advocate) joined the autumn meeting of the Women’s White Collar Defence Association (WWCDA) Poland Chapter. The event brought together professionals whose practice focuses on white-collar and business crime law (more about the WWCDA here).
As part of the WWCDA, we share experiences, exchange knowledge and strengthen our professional network of Women in Law.
Many thanks to Kancelaria SPCG in Krakow for the kind invitation and for hosting this inspiring event.
Photo coverage of the event:
We move straight from Lisbon to FIRE International: Vilamoura [20-22 May 2025] to continue our Portuguese trip.
Bartłomiej Jankowski (Advocate, Managing Partner) has been invited by ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE to join the panel discussion ‘Insights to Court Litigation’ where he will share the Polish perspective and experience with other international speakers:
+ Adrian Wong 王顺平 (Rajah & Tann Asia)
+ Tim Chelmick (4 New Square Chambers)
+ Pooja Mahajan (Chandhiok & Mahajan, Advocates and Solicitors)
+ Konstantin Mikov (Mikov & Attorneys)
More about the event: HERE
Let’s meet in Lisbon, May 17–19, for the IFG Members Meeting in Lisbon!
B2RLaw is represented by Edyta Zalewska (Advocate, Partner) and Bartłomiej Jankowski (Advocate, Managing Partner). International Fraud Group (IFG) brings together top law firms from around the world to tackle complex, cross-border fraud cases – and this time, we’re doing it with a view of the Tagus River.
This year’s event is hosted by Abreu Advogados. See you in sunny Lisbon!
The event precedes the ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE Conference in Vilamoura [20-22 May] – the flagship International Asset Recovery event in the fraud andinsolvency practitioner’s calendar.
From 8 to 11 April 2025, Wydział Prawa i Administracji Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego (WPiA UW) will host the 9th edition of the prestigious UW MOOT competition – a simulated arbitration hearing where participants from across Poland compete in presenting their arguments before a panel of professional judges.
Edyta Zalewska (Partner, Advocate) will take on the role of an arbitrator – a specialist in alternative dispute resolution.
This is a fantastic opportunity for young lawyers to experience the realities of arbitration proceedings and develop their skills in practice.
Best of luck to all participants – may the best team win!
The long-awaited REassurance Padel Cup 2 is back! Following the huge success of our first event a year ago, we are pleased to join the second #REassurancePadelCup. We’ve teamed up again with the team at Padlovnia to bring you #TheREmatch!
For the second year in a row, we are joining the REassurance Padel Cup 2025 on Thursday, February 27.
We are looking forward to the upcoming tournament in Padlovnia to face other participants on the padel courts! So who’s ready for a REmatch? Who is after REvenge? Who has been practicing and who will be this years winners?
The B2RLaw team is represented by the reliable Bartłomiej Jankowski (Advocate, Managing Partner) and Aleksandra Zielińska (Advocate, Associate). They will be supported by Magdalena Kalińska (Advocate, Counsel), who will also be on site.
Bartek & Ola – we are keeping our fingers crossed for you, do your best!
The 38th plenary meeting of the VAT Expert Group (VEG) began a few hours ago in Brussels. During today’s meeting, the members of the VEG will present a report to the European Commission containing recommendations for future changes to the VAT Directive. One of the experts representing the Polish tax advisory firm is Jan Sarnowski, Head of the Tax Department at B2RLaw.
The report covers both the issues that need to be resolved here and now, as well as the general directions of development of the European VAT system. Its main principle is the simplification of VAT throughout the EU. It also poses a number of questions for the European Commission to answer:
+ How to reduce the number of VAT rates and reduce the differences between particular VAT systems without limiting the sovereignty of Member States?
+ Is it possible to reduce the number of VAT exemptions and special regimes without leading to worsening the situation of the industries currently using them?
+ Can VAT stop being a tool to support various public policies? Is it possible to clear VAT from preferences regarding activities beneficial to society, the economy or the environment? How to transfer them to other taxes or to grant systems without reducing their effectiveness?
+ How should VAT meet the criteria of sustainable development? Should it contain preferences that reinforce combating the climate crisis? Should it rather be more fiscally effective, easy to settle and neutral towards economic phenomena, leaving the fulfillment of sustainable development to public spending?
European VAT is at a crossroads, and improving its quality requires decisions at the European level. We are glad that Poland, represented by B2R, can be at the centre of this debate – asking questions and recommending solutions beneficial to the European economy!
The VAT Expert Group (VEG) is a group that assists and advises the European Commission on VAT matters, in particular on the preparation of new legislative acts and other policy initiatives, as well as on the practical implementation of VAT legislation. The VEG currently consists of 40 experts: 7 individuals and representatives of 33 organisations. B2R Law is one of the two Polish organisations selected by the Commission to represent the Polish tax advisory profession in the VAT Expert Group.
Jan Sarnowski, Head of the Tax Department at B2R Law and Managing Director of the Centre for Fiscal Studies at the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), will co-host the International Scientific Conference “Distributed Profit Taxation – Polish and Worldwide Perspective”. The theme of the conference is a summary of four years of operation of the “Estonian CIT” in Poland.
Why is it important to talk about the “Estonian CIT”?
Distributed profit tax (DPT) is a modern form of corporate income tax (CIT) that was first introduced in Estonia in 2000. Instead of collecting tax monthly, quarterly or annually, companies are taxed when they distribute profits to their shareholders. In countries that have replaced the traditional CIT with the DPT (e.g. Estonia, Latvia and Georgia), the change in tax rules has led to an acceleration in the GDP growth rate, a sharp increase in the investment rate and a significant reduction in the time companies spend paying their taxes.
From 2021, about 10% of Polish companies will be able to settle their accounts according to “Estonian” rules. The DPT is currently used by almost 20,000 companies. In 2023, similar settlement rules will also apply to Polish family foundations, which will greatly increase their popularity.
What is in store for Conference participants?
The keynote speaker at the conference will be Daniel Bunn – President of the Tax Foundation – an American think tank known for its annual publication of the International Tax Competitiveness Index. In this year’s edition (2024), Poland ranked 31st out of 38 OECD countries. One of the recommendations aimed at remedying the dangerous state of the Polish tax system is the full introduction of the DPT, as was the case in Estonia. During the conference, experts from the Tax Foundation will present the estimated impact of this reform on the Polish economy. The results of the analysis will be discussed by a panel of international experts, including Helen Pahapill (Deputy Minister of Finance of Estonia), as well as representatives of tax advisory and business associations, including the Business Centre Club and the Lewiatan Confederation.
The event will take place on Monday, 9 December 2024 in SGH (aula I, bud. C, Al. Niepodległości 128, Warszawa), both stationary and via MS Teams.
Join us for the International Fraud Group’s flagship conference in London!
Edyta Zalewska and Jakub Przybyliński won’t miss this unique opportunity to network with international lawyers, forensic accountants, investigators, restructuring and insolvency experts, crypto specialists and other leaders in the global asset recovery and fraud investigation field.
An exciting program with:
+ Two keynote speakers
+ Four dynamic panels:
This is an incredible chance to explore the cutting edge of asset recovery and network with industry experts. See you in London!
Learn more about the event: HERE
We are attending the 4th International Exhibition & Conference ReBuild Ukraine Construction & Energy 2024 (13-14 November, EXPO XXI Warsaw).
The event brings together leaders and innovators to drive the vital recovery efforts needed for Ukraine’s war-torn economy, with a focus on rebuilding its infrastructure, industry, energy and housing sectors.
Rafal Stroinski and Roman Iwanski represent the legal perspective on reconstruction and investment initiatives, underlining the importance of a sound legal framework to ensure safe investments and sustainable reconstruction for Ukraine’s future, emphasising stable, long-term solutions.
We look forward to supporting and contributing to this transformative journey in any way we can.
Learn more about the event: https://rebuildukraine.in.ua/en
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