AREAS OF OUR PRACTICE

Real Estate Practice – comprehensive support for investors and businesses

Strategic consulting in real estate

We specialize in providing legal services for high-value and high-complexity real estate transactions, investments and projects. We support developers, institutional investors, investment funds, commercial and industrial sector entities in achieving their business goals.

Scope of services

Our practice covers all aspects of real estate law:

• Acquisition, sale and lease of commercial, office, retail and industrial properties,

• Consulting on development and investment projects,

• Support with real estate due diligence and risk analysis processes,

• Comprehensive service of lease, rental and property management contracts,

• Portfolio and structured transactions, including investment funds and joint ventures,

• Legal services for infrastructure and development projects,

• Support in regulatory, planning and environmental issues.

Why choose our law firm

• Experience with large, strategic transactions – We handle cases of the highest value and complexity.

• Business approach – We combine legal knowledge with a practical understanding of the real estate market.

• Comprehensive services – from initial analysis and due diligence, to transaction finalization and legal risk management.

• Efficiency and precision – We operate strategically, minimizing risks and maximizing client benefits.

• Transparent communication – Each stage of the project is presented in a way that is clear and understandable to management and investors.

We create value in real estate

Our law firm is a partner for clients who want to confidently and safely implement real estate projects, maximize their value and minimize legal risks.

Criminal and criminal business law – strategic protection for business and decision-makers

Representation at every stage of the proceedings

We have extensive experience in handling criminal cases at all stages – from pre-trial to jurisdictional proceedings. We represent both victims and suspects or defendants, ensuring that our clients’ interests are effectively protected in situations with the highest stakes.

Matters requiring precision and quick action

We handle cases that require immediate response, litigation experience and comprehensive knowledge of the law. In our work, we work closely with experts from the firm’s other practices – in particular, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, tax law, banking and financial law. This allows us to combine our experience in criminal law with our knowledge of other areas of law, tailoring our strategy to the specifics of the proceedings at hand.

Prevention and compliance

We advise clients on preventive measures and the implementation of internal compliance procedures that help detect and minimize risks related to economic crimes, bribery, corruption and money laundering.

Scope of practice

We handle cases including, but not limited to:

• Economic crimes, including fraud, acting to the detriment of the company, mismanagement, concealment of assets, money laundering, bribery and corruption,

• Tax crimes, including accounting irregularities and invoice crimes,

• Protection of reputation and good name,

• Insider trading and market manipulation,

• Search, seizure and detention of property,

• Internal investigative audits and preventive actions to detect corporate fraud and financial crimes.

Customers and sectors

Our clients include major public and private companies as well as individuals, including directors and senior executives. We represent entities operating in key sectors of the economy: financial services, transportation, energy, telecommunications, media and real estate.

Why you should trust us

We combine strategic thinking with litigation experience, acting with speed, precision and comprehensiveness. Our approach guarantees clients full control of legal risks, protection of reputation and effective representation in the highest stakes cases.

Media and press law – strategic protection of editors, journalists and image

Experience and expertise in the media industry

For more than 11 years we have successfully represented the largest publisher of traditional and online media in Poland also supporting the journalists who work with it. Our practice combines in-depth knowledge of the law with a practical understanding of the functioning of the media, which allows us to effectively protect the interests of editors, journalists and the image of published content.

Comprehensive litigation representation

The firm provides services to publishing companies and cooperating journalists in civil, criminal and administrative proceedings relating to editorial activities, including:

• conducting cases for protection of personal rights, including for defamation and slander,

• defense in criminal proceedings from private indictment,

• representation in proceedings concerning publication of corrigenda and press responses,

• participation in mediation and settlement negotiations With third parties,

• drafting complaints regarding violations of journalistic confidentiality,

• representation in proceedings for access to public information or records of proceedings,

• support in the implementation of court rulings on corrections and statements with apologies,

• conducting enforcement and security proceedings,

• representation in disputes in the field of unfair competition acts arising from press publications,

• Advice and representation on matters related to EU regulations, including manipulation of financial instruments (MAR),

• counseling in proceedings before the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland In domain and press title protection matters,

• renewal of protective rights to trademarks, titles and publishing names,

• legal support in proceedings before tax authorities, including advertising, sponsorship and promotion.

Our priority is responding quickly to crisis situations, developing litigation strategies to protect the interests of publishers and journalists, and taking proactive actions against those who violate personal rights or reputation

Daily editorial support

In addition to litigation support, KAASS Law Firm provides day-to-day legal support for editorial, including but not limited to:

• Analysis of prepared press materials (“raw materials”) in terms of legal risks and recommendations for obtaining source materials,

• Ongoing consultation for journalists and editors on legal, ethical and image issues,

• development of responding to calls for nonpublication, payment or correction,

• Preparation of draft editorial responses to requests for rectification pursuant to the Press Law,

• Development of recommendations on the direction and manner of responding to requests for corrigenda, taking into account legal risks, past editorial practice and the strategic interests of the publisher,

• opinion editorial, barter, production, sponsorship and licensing agreements,

• consulting on Compliance of publications, advertisements and promotional campaigns with legal regulations,

• Development of editorial regulations, internal policies and codes of ethics,

• support in the field of copyright and related rights, including representation in relations with collective management organizations (ZAiKS, SFP),

• consulting on the creation and negotiation of agreements on the use of works (texts, photos, recordings, videos),

• Development of rules and regulations for contests, lotteries and promotional campaigns,

• consulting on security of media events and public events,

• Representation in contacts with law enforcement agencies, courts, offices and other institutions with regard to matters handled by the editorial board,

• Participation in anti-mobbing and anti-discrimination committees, including support for procedures compliance,

• Drafting contracts, giving opinions on new drafting initiatives and overseeing their compliance with the law.

Why you should trust us

• More than 11 years of experience with the largest publisher in Poland, comprehensive service for editors and journalists,

• Strategic advice in crisis situations and in cases with the highest legal stakes,

• Combination of press law, copyright law, advertising, EU regulations and compliance For full protection of clients’ interests,

• Effective representation in courts, administrative proceedings and mediations, providing legal and reputational security.

Intellectual and industrial property law – comprehensive protection and strategic advice

Our team specializes in providing legal advice on all aspects of intellectual and industrial property, with particular emphasis on trademarks, copyrights, patents, industrial designs, licensing, transfer of rights and combating unfair competition. We support clients in registering and protecting rights, drafting and negotiating contracts, and representation in intellectual and industrial property disputes – both domestic and cross-border.

We serve companies in sectors such as IT, automotive, biotechnology, energy, food industry, as well as Internet portals, telecommunications service providers, publishing houses, sports clubs and non-profit organizations. We also advise on the protection of athletes’ images and day-to-day legal services for editorial and media projects.

By combining expertise in intellectual and industrial property with the practice of mergers and acquisitions, private equity, capital markets and litigation and arbitration, we offer clients strategic and comprehensive legal support, even in the most complex and challenging projects. Our experience effectively minimizes legal risks and protects clients’ key intellectual and industrial assets.

Compliance & Forensic – Strategic support and operational security

Our team specializes in comprehensive consulting in the field of compliance, i.e. ensuring that companies’ activities comply with applicable laws, industry standards and internal procedures. We serve clients in a variety of sectors – from pharmaceutical, construction, energy and FMCG, to financial institutions and industry organizations – in both the private and public sectors.

Compliance – construction of compliance systems

In our approach to compliance, the most important thing is to tailor the system to the specifics of the organization and its business processes. As a first step, we identify areas of legal and compliance risk, and then:

• We map risks and key processes,

• We select the optimal compliance tools,

• We design and implement compliance procedures in a way that is practical and easy to follow.

Our support includes:

• Development and implementation of comprehensive compliance systems,

• Preparing procedures to protect the organization, management and employees,

• Management and employee training to raise compliance awareness throughout the organization.

Forensic – audits and forensic analysis

We conduct investigative and preventive audits, supporting companies in detecting and preventing irregularities. Our services include:

• Internal communication audits and supplier audits to detect potential risks and improve processes,

• Conducting investigative audits in response to detected or suspected abuses, including analysis of records, electronic communications, and open-source interconnection (OSINT) investigations.

Our actions allow us to identify the sources of irregularities, assess the risks, implement corrective actions and prevent their recurrence in the future.

Compliance according to ISO standards

We verify and adapt the organization’s procedures to the requirements of international standards:

• ISO 37301 compliance management system,

• ISO 37001 anti-corruption system,

• ISO 37002 – management system for irregularity reports.

We carry out complex standard implementation projects, support the certification process, and optimize documentation and internal processes of enterprises.

Counterparty verification and AML/CFT

We help create procedures for verifying contractors, taking into account:

• AML/CFT requirements and sanctioning regimes,

• CSDD directive on supply chain due diligence,

• Geographic and industry risks.

Our consulting services enable institutions to comply with legal obligations related to AML/CFT.

Legal Design – simplifying legal communication

We innovate with clear legal documents. We transform procedures, contracts and regulations in an accessible way, using simple language and supporting the content with graphics and visuals, which increases the understanding and trust of employees and contractors.

Governance in ESG

We advise on governance in ESG reporting, especially on aspects related to legal compliance and corporate governance. We support organizations in:

• Implementing mechanisms of business ethics and corporate culture,

• anti-corruption and whistleblower protection,

• Supplier relationship management and lobbying activities.

Whistleblowing – whistleblowing systems

We design and implement effective whistleblower protection systems, setting up local whistleblower channels and supporting whistleblower handling and corrective actions. We also provide outsourced intake services, working with platforms like Whistlelink.

KAASS provides comprehensive legal and tax support to financial institutions, particularly banks, in the broad field of banking and finance. Our advice ranges from the provision of debt financing and the establishment of collateral to the ongoing handling of disputes and regulatory and reputational risks.

We have expert knowledge and many years of experience in representing banks in cases involving loans indexed and denominated to foreign currencies (CHF, EUR), as well as in proceedings involving the sanction of free credit (SKD), WIBOR clauses and unauthorized payment transactions (NTP).

Over the years, we have handled and supervised more than 13,000 litigations on behalf of leading financial institutions. Our advantage is a strategic, out-of-the-box approach to each case, combined with in-depth knowledge of case law and the practice of common and regulatory courts.

We support clients both at the stage of litigation and in negotiations, mediations and proceedings before the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), ensuring full protection of the interests and reputation of the financial institution.

KAASS offers comprehensive legal support in the field of labor and social security law, including both day-to-day advice and representation in court and administrative proceedings.

With many years of experience, our lawyers effectively support employers, boards of directors and HR departments in creating stable and lawful employment structures. We prepare and review employment contracts, management contracts, regulations and internal policies, tailored to the individual needs of companies.

We provide assistance in cases of bullying, discrimination, violation of equal treatment and unjustified termination of employment, while offering preventive and corrective solutions.

We represent clients in dealing with the State Labor Inspectorate, the Social Insurance Institution and in disputes with employees and labor unions.

We also support restructuring and reorganization processes, including group and individual layoffs, collective bargaining negotiations and implementation of voluntary departure programs. Our priority is to provide businesses with legal security and predictability in their relations with employees.

In the dynamic world of business, mergers and acquisitions are one of the key mechanisms for business development. They allow not only to accelerate expansion and increase the value of the company, but also to acquire new competencies, technologies and resources of the business partner. For many investors and private equity funds, they are an effective tool for implementing growth strategies and restructuring their investment portfolios.

The KAASS team provides comprehensive legal and tax advice at every stage of a transaction – from planning, through due diligence, to negotiation and finalization (closing). We represent strategic investors, financial investors and entrepreneurs, ensuring the legal and business security of each operation.

Our support includes, but is not limited to:

• Development of transaction structure and selection of optimal legal and tax solutions,

• Conducting legal and financial due diligence,

• Preparation and negotiation of transaction documentation (SPA, SHA, NDA, MoU, LOI),

• Representation in antitrust and regulatory proceedings,

• handling restructuring of capital groups, mergers and demergers of companies.

We combine experience, pragmatism and knowledge of the capital markets to ensure that each transaction is not only safe, but also realistically supports the client’s business strategy. Our goal is to create transparent, effective and sustainable solutions that allow companies to grow sustainably and competitively.

In crisis situations, quick response, a coherent communication strategy and effective actions that minimize legal and image risks are crucial. The KAASS team supports businesses, financial institutions, and media and industry players in managing situations that require immediate decisions and precise coordination of actions.

With a pro-business approach and collaboration with experts in the fields of law, finance, PR and crisis communications, we provide comprehensive advice on:

• Identifying and minimizing operational, legal and reputational risks,

• Development and implementation of emergency response procedures,

• Managing communications with stakeholders, the media and the public,

• conduct negotiations and litigation in conflict situations,

• Preparation of remediation plans and preventive strategies to reduce the risk of similar events recurring.

Our goal is to ensure business continuity and protect the company’s reputation, while helping managements make decisions under time pressure.

By combining experience in serving business entities with knowledge of crisis communication mechanisms, KAASS offers advice that combines legal, business and strategic perspectives – ensuring effectiveness even in the most challenging situations.

KAASS Law Firm offers comprehensive legal support in the field of debt investigation and recovery. Many years of experience in providing services to financial institutions, banks and service providers from various sectors allows us to effectively conduct the debt collection process at every stage – from amicable actions, through litigation, to debt enforcement.

Thanks to many years of cooperation with bailiffs, receivers and expert witnesses from all over the country, we provide our clients with full efficiency of action and the highest standards of service. Our activities include, among others:

• Analysis and verification of the debtor’s assets,

• Negotiations and pre-court proceedings,

• Representation in litigation and enforcement proceedings,

• handling bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings,

• Cooperation with appraisers in the valuation of real estate and movable assets.

Our priority is the effectiveness and economic efficiency of our debt collection activities – regardless of the value and complexity of the case. KAASS provides clients with support based on experience, understanding of market mechanisms and close cooperation with enforcement authorities.

Our team provides a full range of services in the field of day-to-day servicing of entrepreneurs using extensive knowledge of commercial and business law, knowledge of the market realities in which our clients operate, and an innovative approach to business in its broadest sense.

We offer result-oriented, comprehensive legal advice, assisting our clients in making business decisions both at the start-up stage and with regard to its ongoing operation, proposing solutions tailored to the needs and specifics of the business in question.

We provide legal assistance, starting with the selection of a legal form of his activity that suits his needs, the completion of registration activities, as well as the preparation of contracts, statutes, model resolutions and other necessary documents.

We also offer our clients support in business negotiations, legal disputes in the field of commercial, business, civil law, administrative disputes, as well as in the event of the need for restructuring or liquidation activities.

The firm’s lawyers have extensive and long-standing experience in bankruptcy and restructuring law, which includes both performing the duties of a trustee in bankruptcy proceedings and providing services to all parties to such proceedings.

Our lawyers have represented both creditors, actively pursuing multi-million dollar claims, in the largest bankruptcy proceedings involving well-known entities that have fallen into insolvency, as well as debtors, preparing bankruptcy petitions and providing assistance to clients at the stage of bankruptcy proceedings.

Finally, they support clients in restructuring proceedings. As part of their license as a restructuring advisor, they perform the functions of layout supervisors, advising on drawing up plans for corporate reorganization, managing the financial situation, negotiating the terms and concluding an arrangement with creditors.

Based on such extensive experience, in almost all aspects of insolvency proceedings, we are able to offer support and effectively represent clients, regardless of the role in which they will appear in cases of this kind.