Lawarton ranked by Chambers & Partners
Lawarton ranked by Chambers & Partners in the Fintech category in Poland! This year’s ranking includes both Lawarton and Wojciech Ługowski. This is an important moment for our team and confirmation of the effectiveness of the advisory services we develop for technology companies, blockchain projects, and financial services innovators. Chambers & Partners has been setting the […]
Wojciech Ługowski as a panellist at Bitget Crypto Elites Poland
On 14 December 2025, Warsaw hosted the Bitget Crypto Elites Poland event, which focused on key challenges and development directions for blockchain technology in Poland. Wojciech Ługowski took part in the panel discussion entitled ‘Is Poland keeping pace with the development of blockchain technology?’ The discussion focused on the implementation of MiCA regulations in Poland and […]
Will POLSTR replace WIBOR?
In the latest article published by Prawo.pl, Wojciech Kapica shares his perspective on the reform of benchmark indices, in particular the planned replacement of WIBOR with the new POLSTR index. Wojciech notes that the legal foundations of the reform are generally sound, while highlighting the need for a calm, well-grounded discussion of the direction of the changes. The […]
How to do Fintech in Poland?
The latest report, How to do Fintech in Poland?, published by FinTech Poland, is a compendium of knowledge for technology companies planning to expand in Poland. Experts from the Lawarton law firm present key regulatory changes that are already affecting fintech strategies in Europe, i.e., the MiCA regulation and the new AML package. Wojciech Ługowski, in […]
SEC launches “Project Crypto”
Amerykańska SEC zapowiada kompleksową inicjatywę regulacyjną skierowaną do sektora blockchain, DeFi i tokenizacji. „Project Crypto” to pierwszy tak spójny zestaw założeń, który może wyznaczyć standardy także poza USA. Planned reforms include: precyzyjne kryteria klasyfikacji tokenów (security, commodity, stablecoin) wytyczne dla legalnych emisji tokenów i airdropów ramy prawne dla stakingu i self-custody tokenizację papierów wartościowych jako […]
Compliance. A Practical Commentary
On May 13, 2025, a publication long awaited by many compliance practitioners was released: Compliance. A Practical Commentary with Templates. Praxis, edited by Salwador Milczanowski. Our experts, Wojciech Kapica and Natalia Rosiak, co-authored this comprehensive work. Their contributions are included in Chapter 10, AML/CFT in Non-Financial Institutions. This is an essential resource for anyone responsible […]
MiCA 2025: New regulations for utility tokens – what do issuers need to know?
From mid-2025, crypto projects issuing utility tokens in the EU will be subject to new legal obligations. While regulations for such tokens are still more lenient than payment tokens, the MiCA regulation introduces new requirements, including the obligation to notify of issuance and publish a white paper. Project founders and compliance departments should prepare for […]
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Lawarton Co-Authors Prestigious Chambers & Partners Publication on Fintech Regulations in Poland
Under the leadership of Wojciech Ługowski, Lawarton has been invited to co-author the latest edition of the International Law and Practice guide published by Chambers & Partners. As part of this publication, we prepared an overview of Fintech Law 2025 Poland, covering key regulatory aspects relevant to fintech, blockchain, and regtech companies and entities implementing […]
Comprehensive commentary on the law on public offerings
A new publication for capital market experts! A commentary on the Public Offering Act – a comprehensive study of key regulations on introducing financial instruments to trading and the functioning of public companies – will be published as early as February 26, 2025. Professor Tomasz Sójka, who is the editor of the publication, will prepare […]