This move will further strengthen DWF’s Commercial Services offering, particularly in insurance and financial services, enhancing its ability to serve clients in Poland and across Europe.
The new additions bring a wealth of experience and are highly regarded as one of Poland's leading M&A and regulatory practices for insurance and financial services. The team is also recognised for its expertise in intellectual property, media, technology and energy.
In addition to the three partners, the team also includes Counsels Karol Ruszkowski and Aleksandra Kuc-Makulska as well as several associates.
Beata Balas-Noszczyk was the Office Managing Partner of Hogan Lovells in Poland. With over 30 years of experience, Beata is one of the most widely recognised lawyers in Poland and a leading figure in insurance and financial services. She has been awarded the title 'Prawnik 30-lecia', which recognises those lawyers whose professional accomplishments and experience significantly contributed to the development of the Polish legal services market. She was also awarded the Knight's Cross of Rebirth of Poland (Polonia Restituta) by the President of the Republic of Poland. In addition, Beata currently serves as the Vice President of the Board of the Polish Business Roundtable.
Tomasz Grygorczuk, who leads the commercial team, brings 25 years of expertise in transactional law, with a focus on innovative structures and corporate governance for clients in a range of sectors
Bartosz Romanowski, head of the financial services and insurance sectors, has over 17 years of experience in advising on insurance-related matters, as well as banking, payment services, consumer lending and fintech.
DWF opened in Poland in May 2019 and the addition of this team means it has tripled in size since opening, strengthening its position among the leading law firms in Poland.
Paul Rimmer, CEO of Commercial Services at DWF, said: “We are excited to welcome such a talented and highly respected team to DWF. Their comprehensive expertise in insurance and financial services, combined with their deep relationships in the Polish market, will greatly enhance our capabilities and help us strengthen our position as a leading legal provider in these sectors.”
Michał Pawłowski, Country Managing Partner in Poland for DWF, added: “The addition of Beata, Tomek, Bartek and their great colleagues marks a significant milestone for our Poland office. Their proven track record and industry connections will allow us to deliver even greater value to our clients, particularly in insurance and financial services and further strengthen our market presence.”
Beata Balas-Noszczyk commented: “We are thrilled to join DWF, a firm that shares our commitment to excellence and client service. This partnership will not only enhance our capabilities but with the added benefits of DWF's depth, specialist support and international reach, will also provide exciting opportunities for our clients in the insurance and financial services sectors.”
