In response to the client need, DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has established a new Personal Data Protection, Cybersecurity and Technology Compliance practice in Poland led by incoming Partner Gerard Karp and two experienced Counsels, Marian Giersz and Paweł Dudojc.
Gerard Karp is an advocate specialising in personal data protection, IT, and electronic communication. His longstanding experience has seen him advise clients on diverse and complex aspects at the intersection of internet law, IT, privacy rights and the broadly defined digital market. Gerard, for the last 15 years, has advised the largest national and international entities on key projects regarding personal data protection, e-commerce, IT and cloud solutions. He was responsible for conducting some of the largest GDPR implementation projects in Central and Eastern Europe.
Over the last years Gerard was consecutively recommended in personal data protection by the most prestigious rankings as Chambers and Legal500. He was also distinguished as a leader in the field of personal data protection in the 2021 edition of the Rzeczpospolita ranking. Gerard is also the author of several publications and studies in this field.
Marian Giersz advises clients on privacy protection, telecommunication law and new technologies. In recent years, he has conducted several complex GDPR implementations combining legal, technological and security aspects. He designed and oversaw development of software supporting clients in paperless projects. He advised international financial institutions on the implementation of group privacy protection standards in dozens of jurisdictions. He also advised public institutions and financial institutions in connection with the implementation of services using e-Identity or biometric data. For years he has been advising telecommunication operators and VOD providers on all regulatory issues.
Paweł Dudojc specialises in Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC), Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) as well as new technologies. He has experience in designing and implementing GRC and ESG systems, as well as their evaluation. His advisory area covers a wide range of issues in this field, such as new technologies (e.g. Blockchain, AI, financial technologies), data protection and cyber security, whistleblowing, AML/CFT, anti- corruption, due diligence including protection against personal liability.
Michał Pawłowski, Managing Partner of DWF in Poland, said: "I'm delighted to welcome Gerard, Marian and Pawel to DWF in Poland. This is an important step in development of our offering in Poland for the benefit of our Clients and is in line with the market trends and our strategy. DWF in Poland has again confirmed that it remains an attractive platform for best talents in the industry."
Oskar Tułodziecki, Partner and European Co-Head of Commercial, Regulatory and Data Practice Area, said "It gives me great pleasure to welcome my new colleagues and I am delighted that the firm's offering will expand and that such an excellent team is joining us."
Stewart Room, Global Head of Technology, Media & Communications Sector at DWF, commented: "I am delighted that Gerard is joining DWF to lead our new Personal Data Protection, Cyber Security and Technology Compliance practice in Poland. His experience and reputation in the market aligns with our business' deep pedigree in supporting clients through a huge range of technology and regulatory matters. I look forward to working closely with Gerard, Marian and Paweł in establishing a successful team in Poland."
Gerard Karp added: "It's a great pleasure to join such a prestigious legal business, with so many exceptional lawyers on board, which in addition is growing at such a rapid pace. We are convinced that DWF's innovative concept of providing legal services of the highest quality and developing alternative services at the interface of law and technology remains ideal for lawyers like us".
