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.
It’s high time to announce the well-deserved promotion of Jakub Przybyliński to Senior Associate!
Kuba advanced due to his diligence, precision and analytical skills. This young super lawyer is a TOP TIER 1 member of the White-Collar Crime Team in Poland (Legal 500)! He’s exceptionally talented and ambitious professional with a passion for law, who is quickly earning a reputation as one of the best in their field.
He’s the go-to legal mind when things get tricky, think courtroom chess, but with higher stakes. From fraud and financial mischief to tangled corporate dramas, he’s been in the thick of it all. Whether it’s helping the wrongfully accused or standing up for those who’ve been wronged, he’s done it with sharp thinking and cool confidence.
Known for connecting the dots faster than a detective in a thriller, he crafts solid defense strategies with a touch of brilliance. Always professional, always discreet – he keeps things ethical, classy, and under control.
Kuba, a big congratulations on a well-deserved promotion!
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.
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!
This year we made it to the prestigious Top Tier 1 White-collar crime in Poland! Other distinguished practices: Construction, Private equity, Real estate, Employment, Dispute Resolution, Commercial, corporate and M&A. Leading Partner for Bartłomiej Jankowski in White-collar crime, Next Generation Partner for Andrzej Zając in Real Estate, Leading Associate for Dawid Malinowski. The rest of the statement below.
See full ranking on the Legal 500 website.
White-collar crime TIER:1
Private equity TIER:3
Real estate TIER:3
Construction TIER:3
Employment TIER:4
Dispute resolution TIER:5
Commercial, corporate and M&A TIER:6
White-collar crime
Leading Partner: Bartłomiej Jankowski
Leading Associates: Dawid Malinowski
Recommended: Bartłomiej Jankowski, Edyta Zalewska
Private Equity
Recommended: Rafał Stroiński
Other key lawyers: Agnieszka Hajos-Iwańska, Magdalena Borychowska
Real Estate
Next Generation Partner: Andrzej Zając
Recommended: Andrzej Zając
Dispute Resolution
Recommended: Bartłomiej Jankowski, Roman Iwański, Edyta Zalewska
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
B2RLaw has been recognized by Chambers and Partners Global 2025 in the category Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market!
This is the success of the entire corporate team: Rafał Stroiński, Bogdan Duda, Agnieszka Hajos-Iwańska, Magdalena Kalińska, Malwina Niczke-Chmura, Luiza Wyrębkowska, Paulina Wyrostek, Magdalena Borychowska, Adam Janczewski, Małgorzata Tomaka, Małgorzata Nowak, Eryk Ryciak, Mikołaj Szewczuk.
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
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.
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