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Sensitive to details

SRC Medical & Pharma

Legal services for healthcare entities

We provide comprehensive legal services to entities in the medical and pharmaceutical industries. We advise entrepreneurs and medical professionals, helping them to conduct their business in accordance with the law, minimize legal risk and protect key business values such as innovation and sensitive data.

Medical law

We advise and represent healthcare entities in matters related to medical law. We provide comprehensive legal support to hospitals, clinics and other entities operating in the healthcare system.

Our law firm combines legal knowledge with practical experience in the healthcare system. We work to effectively protect the interests of our clients, maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.

Scope of our services

Legal services for healthcare

Advising on the establishment and registration of medical facilities, drafting and reviewing internal documentation, regulations and contracts with medical personnel

Medical disputes and civil liability

Representation in cases involving medical errors, hospital infections and other medical events resulting in civil or criminal liability

Compliance and legal audits

We provide comprehensive supervision of the compliance of medical facilities and medical professionals with applicable regulations and industry standards, including preparation and review of internal procedures and regulations, also in the area of personal and medical data

Representation before administrative authorities and courts

Support in proceedings before the Patients’ Rights Commissioner, the National Health Fund, the Minister of Health, the President of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices and Biocidal Products, Medical Chambers, sanitary and epidemiological stations, administrative and civil courts

Contracts with the National Health Fund (NFZ)

Assistance in preparing bids in tenders for the provision of healthcare services, negotiations and disputes concerning the performance or termination of contracts with the National Health Fund, as well as remuneration under these contracts, including for services provided in excess of limits

Disciplinary proceedings and professional liability

Defense of doctors, nurses and other medical personnel in proceedings conducted by medical and nursing chambers and courts

Labor law

Comprehensive services for medical entities in the area of establishing and terminating employment relationships, labor law disputes and collective disputes

Personal rights

We represent medical entities and members of medical staff in proceedings concerning protection of personal rights

Medical devices

Comprehensive support in the classification, labeling, distribution and advertising of medical devices in accordance with MDR/IVDR regulations and the Medical Devices Act

Pharmaceutical law

We advise manufacturers, distributors and vendors of pharmaceutical products on all aspects of pharmaceutical law. Our support covers both regulatory issues and ongoing legal services, including representation before public administration bodies and courts. We help our clients navigate the dynamically changing legal environment, ensuring that their activities comply with national and EU regulations.

Our team has practical experience in providing services to entities in the pharmaceutical sector, combining legal knowledge with an in-depth understanding of the specifics of the medicinal products market. We help our clients operate safely and effectively within a complex regulatory environment.

Scope of our services

Registration and market authorization

Advice on obtaining market authorizations for medicinal products and medical devices

Advertising and promotion of medicinal products

Assessment of the compliance of marketing campaigns with legal regulations, support in creation of advertising materials, representation in cases concerning violations of advertising bans

Wholesale and retail trade

Advising pharmaceutical wholesalers and pharmacy chains, including on permits, storage and distribution requirements for medicinal products and inspections by the Chief Pharmaceutical Inspectorate

Proceedings before supervisory authorities

Representation before the Chief Pharmaceutical Inspector, the Minister of Health and other institutions in matters concerning inspections, administrative penalties, marketing bans, etc.

Reimbursement issues

Advising on reimbursement applications, negotiations with the Ministry of Health, compliance of pricing policy with the provisions of the reimbursement act

Compliance and legal audits

Creation and implementation of regulatory compliance procedures, internal policies for sales, marketing and distribution departments, conducting training for employees

Contracts in the pharmaceutical sector

Preparation and negotiation of distribution, licensing, manufacturing, research and development agreements, as well as contracts with medical representatives

Protection of personal data and intellectual property

We advise clients on how to effectively protect personal data and intangible assets, such as copyrights, trademarks and patents, both in their day-to-day operations and in the event of disputes, ensuring legal certainty in a rapidly changing environment.

By combining business experience with ongoing regulatory advice, we support technology, medical, pharmaceutical, creative and traditional entities that are developing their activities in a digital and innovative legal environment.

Scope of our services

GDPR audits and implementation

We conduct comprehensive audits of compliance with the GDPR and industry regulations, identify risks and implement remedial measures

Documentation and procedures

We develop comprehensive data protection documentation: processing records, privacy policies, information clauses, consents and internal procedures

Risk assessment and DPIA

We provide support in conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments, risk analyses and assessments of compliance of new business processes with the GDPR

DPO outsourcing

We act as an external Data Protection Officer (DPO), providing professional support in supervising the organization’s compliance with data protection regulations

Representation before Personal Data Protection Office

We represent clients in control and dispute proceedings before the President of the Personal Data Protection Office and in administrative court proceedings.

Training

We conduct practical training for HR, operations, marketing, IT and management on GDPR and personal data protection.

Artificial intelligence (AI)

We support clients in implementing and using AI-based solutions, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, in particular the AI Act, GDPR and sector-specific regulations.

Copyright and related rights

We prepare, negotiate and review copyright and license agreements, including those relating to graphic works, multimedia, and software.

Copyright infringement disputes

We represent clients in court disputes concerning the infringement of economic and moral copyrights

Unfair competition

We protect our clients’ interests against acts of unfair competition, including product copying, misleading practices and breaches of trade secrets

E-commerce and new technologies

We advise on e-commerce, i.e. the sale of goods, sharing of intellectual property and the provision of services via the internet and other means of remote communication.

Our specialists SRC Medical & Pharma

Łukasz Caban

Łukasz Caban

Attorney at law

+48 22 630 30 88 | +48 604 054 312
Alicja Popłonkowska-Dębińska

Alicja Popłonkowska-Dębińska

Attorney at law

+48 22 630 30 90
Krzysztof Mikołajczyk

Krzysztof Mikołajczyk

Attorney at law

+48 22 630 30 94
Monika Urbańska

Monika Urbańska

Attorney at law

+48 22 630 30 84
Ewa Rakowska

Ewa Rakowska

Attorney-at-law trainee

+48 22 630 30 97

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