In addition to the classic employment contract, Poland has civil law contracts under which it is also possible to provide services (labor). Thus, the basis for employment in Poland may be an employment contract, a contract of mandate (contract for the provision of services), a contract for specific work and a B2B contract.
read moreBoth a power of attorney (pełnomocnictwo) and a commercial proxy (prokura) are forms of legal representation. Both the attorney (pełnomocnik) and the commercial proxy (prokurent) act on behalf of and in the interest of the person or entity they represent. The purpose of granting either is to relieve the principal of the need to perform various legal acts personally.
read moreContractual penalties are quite often used in B2B contracts. This is a useful institution that facilitates redress in the event of breach of contract by a col.
read moreThe vast majority of companies choose to include a non-compete clause club agreement with co-workers (contractors) working on B2B contracts. This is particularly justified when a contractor on a B2B contract is to have access to confidential data, information about working methods, prices, discounts, development plans or technologies used in the company.
read moreEach member of the management board should remain vigilant when the company starts experiencing financial difficulties. Even the first signs of liquidity problems should raise the board’s caution. Missing the appropriate moment to file for bankruptcy can have serious consequences for a board member.
read moreAccording to Article 299 § 1 of the Commercial Companies Code (KSH), if enforcement against the limited liability company (sp. z o.o.) proves unsuccessful, the members of the management board are jointly liable for the company’s obligations. In other words, if the company fails to pay its debt, the members of its management board are responsible for that debt. It turns out that their liability is, in practice, broader than one might expect.
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.
