Although a company’s Articles of Association are essential for its incorporation, they often fail to address issues that arise once the business begins to grow. Disputes between shareholders, the departure of one of the company’s founders, or actions by a shareholder that are detrimental to the company are all situations in which a well-drafted Shareholders’ Agreement (SHA) can save months of costly disputes.
A Shareholders’ Agreement is not a mandatory document. However, it is worth considering alongside the company’s articles of association, particularly in high-growth companies, businesses where one or two shareholders (or management board members) play a key role, or companies with a significant imbalance in share ownership between shareholders.
In recent years, artificial intelligence has found ever wider application across many areas of business. This also applies to advertising agencies – AI tools now assist in generating graphics, music, and even entire advertisements and campaign scripts. This speeds up work and cuts costs, but it also raises several legal issues worth considering before a finished ad reaches the client and the market.
read moreIn recent years, employing foreigners has become an integral part of the functioning of many businesses. This applies not only to large manufacturing plants, but also to the construction, transport, logistics, catering, and IT sectors. At the same time, public authorities are increasingly carrying out inspections of the legality of employing foreigners, and since June 2025 new regulations have been in force that have significantly increased employers’ obligations and the level of penalties for violations of the law.
read moreEU Directive 2023/970 obligates member states to adapt regulations regarding pay transparency in the workplace to EU standards. Its goal is to eliminate the gender pay gap and strengthen the application of the principle of equal pay by increasing wage transparency and improving mechanisms for enforcing employees’ rights. These are not just fine-sounding slogans – employers will face real obligations. Some of the changes introduced will require long-term preparation.
read moreToday, almost every business entity has a website, and many also have their own application or online system. As a result, UX (user experience) and UI (user interface) are playing an increasingly important role, as they concern the design of user experiences and the appearance of interfaces (for example, the ease of navigating a website or the logic behind an application’s functionality). Therefore, when entering into a contract with a UX or UI designer, it is worth paying attention to several details that can significantly improve the efficiency of the cooperation.
read moreWhen designing labels for cosmetic products, one must primarily keep in mind the binding legal regulations that strictly define the content of information that must be included on the label. The rules for labeling cosmetic products are regulated by EU Regulation 1223/2009. This regulation provides detailed guidelines regarding the appearance of cosmetic labels. This is intended to ensure a high level of consumer protection, including health protection.
read moreSince 2016, Attorney Daria Milewska has been listed among the French-speaking lawyers at the Embassy of France in Poland, and since 2025 attorney-at-law Maria Czechowska-Kowalczyk has also been listed therein. This recognition confirms the expertise of MILEWSKA Legal in providing legal services to French-speaking clients.
