Supporting companies navigating complex regulatory environments.
My career has taken me through leading international and Polish law firms, including Dentons, Wardynski & Partners, and SSW Pragmatic Solutions, before joining Schoenherr as a Partner in 2024. Throughout, I have built one of Poland’s strongest technology law practices. I have authored over 100 articles on technology law and regularly speak at Polish and international conferences, seminars, and in media.
Internationally recognised expertise.
Recognition from Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and Forbes reflects my long-term work across fintech regulation, technology law, AI governance and data protection for companies operating in complex European regulatory environments.
International legal perspective.
Education
- PhD in Law – University of Wroclaw, Poland (2012)
- LL.M. in International Business Law – Tilburg University, Netherlands (2013)
- Masters in International Dispute Resolution – Universite de Geneve, Switzerland (2014)
- Program for Management Development – IESE Business School, Barcelona
Languages & memberships
- Polish, English, French
- Member of the Warsaw Bar Association
- AIJA – International Association of Young Lawyers
- ITech Law – International Technology Law Association
- FIP – Fellow of Information Privacy (IAPP)
What my clients say about my services.
"Katarzyna has extensive experience in the field of personal data regulation and protection."
FinTech Legal respondent
"I like Katarzyna's combination of experience, both domestic and international, together with her market understanding."
FinTech Legal respondent
"Katarzyna brings clarity to complex consumer law issues."
FinTech Legal respondent
Why Katarzyna Szczudlik
I work at the intersection of law and technology — and truly understand both sides.
I do not advise on technology from the outside. For over a decade, I have worked alongside engineers, product managers, founders and compliance officers, developing a practical understanding of how digital products and operational processes actually work. This makes my advice concrete, actionable and commercially realistic, not just theoretically correct.
Consistently ranked at the top of Polish and international legal directories.
Chambers & Partners (FinTech, multiple years), Legal 500 EMEA (Data Protection & TMT) and Forbes Poland Top 25 Women Lawyers in Business reflect independent recognition of the quality, consistency and practical impact of my work across technology, fintech and regulated industries.
Experience built in leading legal environments.
Before joining Schoenherr, I worked at Dentons, Wardynski & Partners and SSW Pragmatic Solutions, combining experience across leading international and Polish law firms. That experience gave me a perspective that combines international standards with a practical understanding of the Polish regulatory and business environment.
One of Poland’s leading lawyers in AI Act and technology regulation.
I have followed the AI Act since its earliest legislative stages and combine deep expertise in AI governance with hands-on experience in GDPR, fintech regulation and operational compliance. This allows me to approach AI regulation not as a standalone topic, but as part of the broader legal, operational and commercial realities facing technology businesses.
Multilingual advisory work.
I work in three languages, Polish, English and French at professional legal and business level, conducting negotiations, reviewing documentation and communicating with regulators on behalf of clients operating across international markets.
Practical advice with clear direction.
I do not believe in vague or overly cautious advice. When regulation allows room for interpretation, I present my position clearly and explain the reasoning behind it.
I actively contribute to evolving regulatory discussions.
I regularly publish in leading Polish and international legal media and speak at industry conferences across Poland and Europe. I have authored over 100 articles covering technology law, fintech regulation, AI governance and data protection, reflecting my ongoing involvement in evolving regulatory developments and an ability to communicate complex issues clearly.
Questions?
Get in touch.
If you are launching or scaling a technology fintech or business in Poland or the EU and need practical regulatory guidance, feel free to reach out.