A single law, not 27 versions: Why the change in form of the new EU regulation on public procurement is so important
The news is not yet official. The proposal for an EU regulation on public contracts and concessions (replacing three procurement directives from 2014) leaked on social media in July 2026, but formal publication of the proposal is not expected until September. Until then, the contents are supposed to be confidential. Nonetheless, it has been discussed among procurement specialists for weeks. If the decision holds to reframe European public procurement law as an EU regulation rather than a set of directives, it will be the most sweeping change in the legal architecture of this area in decades. That issue is no longer a secret.
Unfiltered advertising: Children in the world of influencer marketing
In the social media era, what we buy isn’t driven by television or billboards as much as it is by “likes,” “stories,” and recommendations from content creators followed by thousands or millions of internet users. Influencer marketing has become one of the most powerful selling tools in recent history. But that doesn’t mean that all forms of advertising are permissible on social media.
Extradition from Poland to Switzerland
One of the countries that regularly submits extradition requests to Poland is the Swiss Confederation—a country that is universally associated with safety, economic development, and a high standard of living. What is the current state of Polish-Swiss extradition cooperation?
Remote onboarding of new customers: New rules starting in July 2027
A year might seem like a long time, but it’s not much for rebuilding processes for remote identification and verification of customers’ identity for anti–money-laundering purposes. In 2027, institutions will face two related reforms. First, the AMLR (Regulation (EU) 2024/1624) will begin to apply directly, along with the regulatory technical standards for due diligence of customers. Second, 2027 will be a key year for application of the changes under eIDAS 2.0 (Regulation (EU) 2024/1183), implementing the European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDIW). What will change for obliged entities?
Standard forms in shipbuilding contracts
The Baltic Sea is undergoing an economic rebirth. Seaborne trade and offshore wind energy are driving a new wave of activity for the Polish shipyard industry. More and more shipbuilding contracts are being signed with Polish shipyards or governed by Polish law. This makes it increasingly relevant to examine the standard forms on which these contracts are based—and the legal and business consequences flowing from the choice of a particular form.
How to determine the damages in construction disputes? The Supreme Court issues a resolution of great relevance in practice
On 14 May 2026 a seven-judge panel of the Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court of Poland issued a resolution in case no. III CZP 25/25 holding that the amount of damages for improper performance of a contract for construction works cannot automatically be equated to the expenditures necessary to cure defects in the construction. The issue arose in a dispute between companies over recovery of costs for repair of a building’s thermal insulation.
Intragroup services: Is there any chance for exemption from AML obligations?
Shared-services centres functioning within a group may formally have the status of an “obliged entity” under anti money laundering and countering financing of terrorism regulations, even though the AML/CFT risk associated with their operation is minimal in practice. Is there any chance that the EU’s AMLR, which enters into force on 10 July 2027, can change this situation?
KNF recommendations on insurance distribution: Key information
On 26 June 2026 the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) issued its Recommendations for Insurance Undertakings on Insurance Distribution. The document is a major step in the process of clarifying the rules for distribution of insurance products on the Polish market and sets new standards which insurers will need to comply with.
Under what rules can an ecological organisation challenge an air quality programme?
Last September we reported on proposed amendments to the Environmental Protection Law. The changes were designed to allow ecological organisations and other stakeholders to effectively challenge air quality programmes throughout Poland. Ultimately the proposal was not adopted, but a new version of the proposal was recently released.
South America is waiting for Polish companies: Will we take advantage of the opportunities offered by the EU-Mercosur agreement?
The deadline for filing a complaint against the EU-Mercosur agreement with the Court of Justice was 26 May 2026. Poland was the only member state to exercise this option. Thus there are currently two separate cases before the Court of Justice: one initiated by the European Parliament seeking an opinion (Avis 1/26) and the complaint filed by Poland.
Withholding tax again before the Court of Justice in C-203/25, Neo Group
The advocate general has submitted her opinion to the Court of Justice of the European Union in case C-203/25, concerning the Lithuanian company Neo Group UAB and its dispute with the national tax authority. The opinion examines several new aspects that may be relevant in cases involving the exemption of dividends from withholding tax.
Settlement of tax disputes: A revolution or a paper promise?
In early May the Polish Ministry of Finance presented a bill to amend the Tax Ordinance to introduce a long-awaited institution: settlement of tax disputes. According to the aims of the proposal, the new solution should reduce the number and the costs of handling tax disputes, by allowing taxpayers and tax authorities to resolve the dispute earlier and amicably, before litigation commences in the courts. But the proposal in its current form raises issues whether it will provide real room for compromise between the parties.
