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06.04.2023 r.

ECHR decision in the case of Drozd v. Poland

The European Court of Human Rights in Strasburg found that Poland had violated: Article 10 (freedom of expression) of the European Convention on Human Rights in the case of Drozd v. Poland (application no. 15158/19). The case concerned a one-year ban imposed on the applicants on entering the Sejm (the Polish Parliament’s lower house). They were banned for displaying a banner – which read “Defend Independent Courts” (Brońcie niezależnych sadów) – in the grounds of the Sejm during a protest against the Government’s planned reforms to the judiciary. The Applicants are represented by advocates Małgorzata Mączka-Pacholak and Paweł Osik, Pietrzak Sidor & Partners Law Firm.

31.03.2023 r.

Pietrzak Sidor & Partners Law Firm on Forbes magazine’s list of “Most Recommended Law Firms – Best Law Firms 2023”

The top 118 most recommended law firms in Poland were identified based on the number of recommendations received within each legal field. We’ve been recognized in the categories:

21.01.2023 r.

Let's settle war crimes in Ukraine! Lawyers fight for justice

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, reports of violations of international humanitarian law and crimes under international law have continued unabated. A collection has been launched to support the Project Sunflowers – the fight for justice for victims of war.

16.06.2022 r.

ECHR decision in the case of Żurek v. Poland

The European Court of Human Rights in Strasburg found that Poland had violated: Article 6 § 1 (right of access to court) and Article 10 (freedom of expression) of the European Convention on Human Rights in the case of Żurek v. Poland (application no. 39650/18). The case concerns the premature termination of a judge’s – Waldemar Żurek – mandate as a member of the National Council of the Judiciary - the constitutional organ in Poland which safeguards the independence of courts and judges, his dismissal as spokesperson for that organ, and the alleged campaign to silence him. The Applicant is represented by advocates Mikołaj Pietrzak and Małgorzata Mączka-Pacholak, Pietrzak Sidor & Partners Law Firm.

15.03.2022 r.

ECHR decision in the case of Grzęda v. Poland

The European Court of Human Rights in Strasburg found that Poland had violated: Article 6 § 1 (right to a fair trial) of the European Convention on Human Rights. The case concerns Jan Grzęda, a judge elected to the National Council of the Judiciary whose term of office was prematurely terminated. The Applicant is represented by advocates Mikołaj Pietrzak and Małgorzata Mączka-Pacholak, Pietrzak Sidor & Partners Law Firm.

06.02.2022 r.

Rola obrońcy w niemieckim procesie karnym - wykład otwarty prof. Piotra Girdwoynia

(Polski) 2 marca br. prof. Piotr Girdwoyń - specjalista w zakresie prawa karnego i kryminalistyki oraz partner w naszej Kancelarii - poprowadzi wykład otwarty online pt. "Rola obrońcy w niemieckim procesie karnym", organizowany przez Koło Naukowe Niemieckiej Myśli Prawnej UW.