Success of APLaw and attorney-at-law Artur Piechocki in the Legal 500 EMEA Poland 2025

The results of this year’s prestigious international legal ranking, The Legal 500 EMEA Poland, have once again brought recognition to both APLaw and attorney Artur Piechocki for the eighth consecutive year. We have retained our distinctions in the TMT (Tier 3) and Data Privacy and Data Protection (Tier 4) categories. Attorney Artur Piechocki has also achieved individual success, being named among the Leading Partners in the Data Privacy and Data Protection category.

Here are the details of the accolades:

Attorney Artur Piechocki recognized as a Leading Partner in the Data Privacy and Data Protection category

This group consists of top-tier legal experts in Data Privacy and Data Protection, leading major projects in this field.

Recommendation for APLaw in the TMT category (Tier 3)

Legal 500 Editorial commentary:

„APLaw Artur Piechocki is a boutique law firm specialising in technology law. Courtesy of their strong links with international law firms, the team works across a broad range of domestic and cross-border matters ranging from AI and film to virtual currencies.  The team is led by Artur Piechocki, who specialises in ICT and cybersecurity law, and who has extensive experience in providing legal advice to domestic and international companies, from the IT, telecoms and media sectors.”

Testimonials:

• „This firm’s TMT practice stands out for its deep expertise in the rapidly evolving technology, media and telecommunications sectors. The team is highly skilled in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and providing innovative solutions at the intersection of law and technology.”
• „The individuals we work with at this firm truly distinguish themselves through their expertise, dedication and proactive problem-solving. They blend technical mastery with a deep understanding of the commercial realities in the TMT sector, making their advice not only legally sound but also highly practical.”

Work highlights:

• Represented Consulting Services against nazwa.pl in two court cases up to the Supreme Court in disputes related to numerous domain names and unfair competition.
• Representing Plug-in-Digital in the gaming industry disputes over fees.

Key clients: Aftermarket.pl, Consulting Service

Recommendation for APLaw in the Data Privacy and Data Protection category (Tier 4)

Legal 500 Editorial commentary:

„The team at APLaw Artur Piechocki is well-regarded for providing comprehensive advice on general data protection issues including GDPR compliance, while also providing more specialised guidance on privacy issues in the TMT sector in the areas of data donations, data tokenisation and big data. The firm’s strong international network allows it to take on cases both domestically and within the EU, despite its boutique size. Leading the team is Artur Piechocki, who specialises in ICT law and cyber security.”

Testimonials:

• „Data privacy is a highly regulated field with constantly evolving laws. The team excels in this area, demonstrating a deep understanding of international, regional and local regulations.”
• „The individuals we work with stand out due to their exceptional combination of expertise, dedication and a client-focused approach. What truly sets them apart from competitors is their deep specialisation in data privacy and protection, combined with their ability to provide practical, commercially-relevant advice.”

Work highlights:

• Advises Data Lake on personal data protection and GDPR compliance connected with data donation and data tokenisation on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
• Advises Supermedia on personal data protection issues and GDPR compliance.

Key clients: Supermedia, IQVIA