Marek Świerczyński, PhD Habil., prof. UKSW

PhD, prof. of UKSW

Attorney-at-Law

I advise healthcare businesses and organisations on the Pharmaceutical Law, Reimbursement Act, Intellectual Property Law, e-commerce and private international law.
I am employed as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Civil Law and Private International Law of the Faculty of Law and Administration at the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University. I graduated in law from the Jagiellonian University in Kraków, I defended my doctorate in legal studies with honours at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Silesia. I was awarded the title of Doctor Habilitatus in Legal Studies by a resolution of the Council of the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Silesia. I am an author of numerous academic publications and co-author of the first textbook on pharmaceutical law, as well as the monographs, “Advertising and Promotion Law”, “Internet Law” and “Legal Aspects of E-Commerce,” and a supplement to the encyclopaedia “Cyber Law in Poland.” I am also an arbitrator at the Arbitration Court for Internet Domains.

I am a legislative expert at Employers of Poland. From January 2013 to January 2014, I worked in Switzerland as the Legal Director Africa, South Africa and Israel for a multinational pharmaceutical corporation. I am a long-term associate and counsel at international and Polish law firms.

I am recommended by the Chambers Europe international legal ranking in the field of Life Sciences.

Języki

Polish, English

Wyróżnienia

  • 2025

  • 2024

  • 2023

  • 2022

  • 2021

    • List of 100 for digital skills

      Marek Swierczynski on the List of 100 people who have contributed to the development of digital skills in Poland through their actions.

  • 2020

    • Chambers Europe 2020

      • Category:

        Life Sciences

      • Award:

        Band 4

      Clients praise him for his broader approach, one recalling how “he gave us advice, not only on Polish issues but brought a European perspective.” Another client adds: “He is a very pragmatic and practical kind of guy.”

  • 2019

    • The Legal 500 EMEA 2019

      • Category:

        TMT

      • Award:

        Recommended Lawyer

      Healthcare and life sciences boutique Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasinski Kancelaria Prawna sp. j., has developed a new technology law practice under the leadership of Marek Świerczyński, which handles the implementation and development of agreements relating to IT systems, service-level agreements and outsourcing contracts.

    • Chambers Europe 2019

      • Category:

        Life Sciences

      • Award:

        Band 4

      Marek Świerczyński advises healthcare companies on reimbursement law and IP issues. Sources highlight his distinguished academic profile in the area.

  • 2018

    • Chambers Europe 2018

      • Category:

        Life Sciences

      • Award:

        Band 4

      Marek Świerczyński is also noted for his presence in academic circles. He handles a  range of mandates, including reimbursement issues as well as IP rights matters.

  • 2017

    • Chambers Europe 2017

      • Category:

        Life Sciences

      • Award:

        Band 4

      Marek Świerczyński is noted for his publications on pharmaceutical legal changes. He acts for healthcare companies on medical reimbursement and IP matters. He is also active in e-commerce and cyber law issues within the life sciences sector.

  • 2016

    • Chambers Europe 2016

      • Category:

        Life Sciences

      • Award:

        Band 4

  • 2015

  • 2014