Today, China and millions of people around the world are welcoming the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. The new moon on 17 February marks the start of 15 days of celebrations filled with symbolism, vibrant decorations, family gatherings and meaningful traditions that connect generations and cultures.
In 2026, we will enter the Year of the Horse – a symbol of energy, courage, passion and unpredictability. This is a powerful reminder to move forward with confidence, embrace change and pursue our goals with determination and passion.
B2RLaw has been recognized by Chambers and Partners Global 2026 in the category Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market!
The detailed results: HERE
We wish all our Friends peace, joy and love…
May the holiday season bring favourable outcomes,
and may Christmas be full of splendour.
~ Season’s Greetings from B2RLaw
Our Strength Lies in Unity!
Celebrating Pride Month 2025: Embracing Diversity and Inclusion in Poland!
As June unfolds, we at B2RLaw proudly join the global celebration of Pride Month – a time dedicated to honouring the LGBTQ+ community and reaffirming our commitment to equality, inclusion, and human dignity. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diversity enriches our perspectives and drives innovation. This Pride Month, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community and promoting inclusivity within our firm and the broader legal profession.
Let’s celebrate love, authenticity, and the courage to be oneself – not just in June, but every day!
Progress in Poland
Recent surveys indicate a positive shift in public opinion:
+ An Ipsos poll from June 2024 revealed that 67% of Poles support the right of same-sex couples to marry or legally register their relationship.
+ A United Surveys poll in April 2024 showed that 50% support same-sex marriage, and 66% support same-sex civil partnerships.
These figures reflect a growing acceptance and recognition of LGBTQ+ rights within our society.
Economic Implications of Inclusion
Inclusion is not only a moral imperative but also an economic one. A 2025 report by Open for Business highlights that discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals costs Poland up to 20.4 billion PLN annually, due to factors like brain drain and health-related impacts. Conversely, companies that embrace inclusive policies tend to outperform others financially, enhancing competitiveness on both regional and global levels.
Aleksandra Zielińska (Advocate, Associate) has just become a member of Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA).
The WWCDA is a powerful global community of professionals united by a passion for white collar and other defense and compliance work. Their clients are corporations, other organizations and individuals facing government enforcement actions (criminal, civil, regulatory, and administrative), internal investigations, and compliance issues.
As Ola continues to grow as a leader in this field, we’re proud to see her connect with a network that empowers women, builds meaningful connections, and shapes the future of our profession!
WWCDA promotes equal opportunity for all in the legal and consulting professions, including organizing business activities to facilitate networking and business development opportunities, and providing educational programming focused on the defense of government enforcement actions, conducting internal investigations, and counselling on compliance matters. More behind WWCDA mission [ here ]
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!
B2RLaw has been recognized by Chambers and Partners Europe 2025!
Bartłomiej Jankowski – Band 2 Lawyer in White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
Corporate/M&A Mid-Market – Band 4 for the entire Department
The detailed results: HERE
What changes in the VAT Directive should be taken into consideration by the new European Commission? What is the vision of “VAT of the Future” as seen by the most prominent European business associations and tax experts?
As a member of the EU VAT Expert Group (VEG), B2RLaw together with Jan Sarnowski (Head of the Tax) are proud to contribute to shaping the future of VAT.
Yesterday the report prepared by VEG on request of the EU Commission on the “VAT after ViDA” initiative, addressing the future of VAT was officially published.
The report explores the long-term vision for a potential EU VAT system, approaching the topic with an open and forward-thinking perspective. It builds on the core principles and structure of VAT while incorporating global experiences. The analysis also takes into account the EU’s current political and practical landscape, as well as emerging technologies that could influence the future VAT system. At the same time, it acknowledges the importance of starting with today’s realities—reviewing the current VAT system, addressing its shortcomings, and examining the impact of implementing ViDA.
This is a strategic starting point for further exploration and research.
Download the full report here: VAT Expert Group (VEG) Report dated December 2nd, 2024
B2RLaw actively encourages all its lawyers to partake in ProBono work. We are pleased to share news about this successful case. This is a record-breaking verdict for compensation and damages for the wrongful detention of our non-binary American client during the LGBTQ+ protests at Krakowskie Przedmieście in August 2020!
This is a great success for Paulina Milewska-Mróz (Advocate, Senior Associate), who led the case with the support of Aleksandra Zielińska (Junior Associate, Advocate trainee), Agata Semeniuk (Junior Associate, Advocate trainee) and Roman Iwański (Advocate, Partner)!
For our Polish followers, here is a link to an article from Gazeta Wyborcza – LINK.
B2RLaw’s experts: Bartłomiej Jankowski (Advocate, Managing Partner), Kinga Karaszewska (Advocate, Associate) and Jakub Przybyliński (Advocate, Associate) have once again been invited to author the Polish chapter of The Legal 500: White Collar Crime Country Comparative Guide.
The Legal 500’s Country Comparative Guides are produced in association with the world’s leading lawyers and give the in-house community a practical overview of the laws and regulations in key jurisdictions, for specific practice areas.
Each country chapter is written by a renowned firm in an easy to use Q&A format. The Hot Topic articles provide analysis of current trends and developments within particular practice areas, giving Legal 500’s readership, made up of GC’s, In-House Counsel and Senior Executives, a deeper understanding of pressing issues within the specified sector.
The aim of The White Collar Crime Country Comparative Guide is to provide its readers with a pragmatic overview of the white collar crime laws and regulations across a variety of jurisdictions. This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of White Collar Crime laws and regulations applicable in Poland.
Read the full report here.
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