Tomasz Gwara, LL.M. is a member of the Warsaw Bar Association and a graduate of the Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Warsaw, Université d’Orléans, and Columbia University School of Law.
During his 15-year career, Mr. Gwara gained extensive experience at leading international law firms in the fields of banking and finance law, capital markets, M&A, and private equity.
Additionally, for over 6 years, he has specialized in data protection law, intellectual property, IT law, and internet law. He advises clients in the internet industry, fintech, and software development. He has implemented over 100 data protection projects. He has served as a Data Protection Officer for international corporations and large companies in the finance, IT, and BPO/Managed Services sectors.
Mr. Gwara is also the creator of the web application “Discretia App,” which supports the management of data protection processes in business.
Languages: Polish, English, French
EDUCATION:
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Since 2011 – Warsaw Bar Association, Attorney
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2009 – Columbia University School of Law, LL.M. in Corporate and Capital Markets Law, Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar Honors
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2006 – University of Warsaw, Faculty of Law and Administration, Master of Laws, magna cum laude
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2006 – Université d’Orléans, Faculty of Law, Master 1 in Private Law
EXPERIENCE:
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Since 2013 – Partner at Discretia Gwara Latkowski Sp. k.
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2012–2013 – Senior Associate, Banking & Finance at WKB Wierciński, Kwieciński, Baehr Sp. k.
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2006–2010 – Associate, Banking & Finance at Gide Loyrette Nouel LLP
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2005–2006 – Associate, Project Finance (Paris) & Capital Markets (Warsaw) at Allen & Overy LLP, Paris and Warsaw