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Przemysław Kołakowski Legal Counsel

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International legal services for fintech, startups and technology companies. 13+ years of market experience. Subscription-based engagement model adapted to your business pace.

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Latarnia morska — Harbor Legal
Fintech & Payments
PSD2/3 · AML/KYC · KNF · MiCA
Startup Legal
SHA · ESOP · VC · M&A · GDPR
Cross-Border
EU · MENA · APAC · AI Act · DSA
Services
Legal services tailored
to your business.

I'm not just another law firm billing hours. I'm a partner who understands your product, knows your market, and manages risks before they become problems.

Who I work with

I serve technology companies, fintechs and startups — from founders preparing their first round to scale-ups entering regulated international markets. If your business needs a lawyer who understands APIs as well as SPAs, you're in the right place.

What sets me apart

A decade of in-house work taught me to think like a business, not like a law firm. I know deadline pressure, understand burn rates, and know that "we'll review and get back to you in 2 weeks" is not the answer you need. I respond quickly, write clearly, and always tell you what I'd do in your position.

How the engagement works

We start with a free-of-charge call (20 min) where I learn about your business and identify priorities. Then I propose an engagement model — one-off consultation, retainer, or Fractional GC role. No hidden costs, transparent terms from day one.

What you get
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Priority response time — reply within 4 hours on business days, urgent matters same day
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Single point of contact — stop coordinating between 3 law firms that don't know about each other
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Full scope — contracts, terms, compliance, GDPR, negotiations, registrations — all in one place
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Cross-border experience — practice across 9+ jurisdictions, network of trusted local partners
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Language you understand — zero legal jargon, concrete recommendations instead of 20-page opinions
Free-of-charge consultation
Let's talk about what your company needs.

20 minutes, no obligation. I'll tell you if and how I can help — and if I'm not the best fit, I’ll point you to who is.

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About me
Fractional General Counsel
for technology companies.
Przemysław Kołakowski — Legal Counsel

I am a Legal Counsel (radca prawny) with over 13 years of experience serving businesses. I specialise in corporate law, emerging technologies, fintech regulations, and cross-border transactions.

For a decade I served as in-house counsel at various companies. Today I offer the same experience as a Fractional General Counsel — flexible and subscription-based.

13+
years of experience
6+
jurisdictions
100+
completed projects
50+
clients served
Przemysław Kołakowski Legal Counsel
A good lawyer doesn’t just solve problems — above all, he prevents them.
Przemysław Kołakowski Legal Counsel · Founder of Harbor Legal
Engagement model
Flexible as
your business.

Three engagement models. One goal: full legal security without building an in-house legal department.

Konsultacja
Consultation
One-off advice or legal audit. Ideal for getting started when you need a quick answer to a specific regulatory question.
Rekomendowany
Abonament
Retainer
Fixed monthly hours. Flexible scope, priority response time, full continuity of legal support for your company.
Fractional GC
Fractional GC
Full external General Counsel role. Legal risk management, governance, board meeting participation, compliance oversight.
How I work
From first contact
to safe harbor.
01
Free-of-charge introductory call
A 20-minute call where I learn your business, identify key risks, and propose the scope of engagement.
02
Audyt i roadmapa
Review of your legal status and preparation of a prioritised action map — from quick wins to long-term compliance.
03
Implementation & ongoing support
Execution of agreed actions within the chosen engagement model. Regular reports, fast response time, full availability.
Insights
Knowledge that protects
your business.
Articles on regulations, compliance and technology law. Practical analyses without legal jargon.
Regulations15 February 2026
Second Veto — Poland Still Without MiCA Implementation
President Nawrocki vetoed the crypto-assets bill for the second time. Polish crypto firms face critical decisions.
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Tech Law3 February 2026
B2B SaaS Agreement — Key Clauses You Should Negotiate
SLA, liability caps, DPA, data portability, IP ownership — a guide to clauses that protect your business.
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Fintech20 January 2026
Cross-Border Payments — Regulatory Landscape for Polish Fintechs
From PSD2 to PSD3/PSR — how the evolving regulatory landscape affects Polish fintechs.
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Startup5 January 2026
Fractional GC vs. External Law Firm — A Cost Comparison
Three models of legal services for startups: ad hoc, Fractional GC, and in-house compared.
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Regulations18 December 2025
DSA's First Major Fine — €120M for X (Twitter)
The European Commission imposed the first major DSA fine on X. Analysis of three violations.
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Regulations8 December 2025
Poland's MiCA Veto — What It Means for the Crypto Market
The President vetoed the crypto-assets bill. Consequences for Polish CASPs and EU passporting.
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Jurisdictions
Global reach,
local precision.

Legal services across multiple jurisdictions, with a network of local partners ensuring full regulatory coverage.

Poland European Union Cyprus Hong Kong UAE Bulgaria Bosnia & Herzegovina France Germany
Contact
Let's talk
about your project.

The first call is free of charge. Write or call — I respond within 24 hours.

Email
[email protected]
Phone
+48 453 390 849
Address
Warsaw, Poland
Tax ID
952 198 35 01
OIRP
WA-13427
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Tax ID: 952 198 35 01 · Warsaw Bar Association WA-13427
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