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Roxana Krzyzowska

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Brussels

Summary

Legally trained and analytically minded professional with hands-on experience in EU competition law, merger control, foreign direct investment, ESG, and complex regulatory compliance. Adept at supporting cross-border transactions, advising on evolving EU legislation, and managing detailed legal assessments. Recognized for a proactive approach to problem-solving and clear communication.


Now seeking a new challenge beyond the traditional law firm track - one that leverages legal expertise in a broader startegic, policy, or business context, and offers opportunities for continued learning and meaningful impact.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Legal Consultant

Baker Botts
03.2024 - 12.2024
  • Engaged in multi-jurisdictional merger cases.
  • Conducted Foreign Direct Investment assessments.
  • Coordinated with foreign counsels on matters involving national competition and trade authorities.
  • Advised companies on governance requirements and regulatory compliance best practices.
  • Conducted thorough legal research to inform strategy development and decision-making in competition cases.
  • Observed and reported on trade and competition legal developments.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases.
  • Contributed towards business development efforts by identifying new opportunities for the firm.

Legal Consultant

White & Case
03.2023 - 03.2024
  • Engaged in diverse roles encompassing multi-jurisdictional merger transactions, litigation proceedings, and regulatory affairs, with a specialized emphasis on the environmental and pharmaceutical sectors.
  • Proficient in drafting comprehensive memorandums on various ESG and trade law topics.
  • Actively contributed to the creation of the heatmap tracking antitrust and labor developments.
  • Conducted thorough research on EU procedural law, offering valuable insights for procedural compliance and legal strategy.
  • Collaborated with the Polish office on cases involving Polish competition law.

Blue Book Trainee

European Commission
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Member of DG COMP - Unit B/4: Mergers in Energy & Environment.
  • Analyzed energy and environmental case proposals.
  • Represented the European Commission in meetings with external stakeholders.
  • Assisted in the Polish translation of the Draft Market Definition Notice.
  • Case team member in a Phase II merger investigation involving one of the largest transactions in the EU fuel market.

Competition Legal Trainee

Linklaters
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Assisted the team in ongoing antitrust and merger cases, drafted formal emails for clients, prepared presentations, and drafted numerous legal opinions and client publications.
  • A case team member in the cartel case concerning the exchange of information and price fixing.
  • Supporting litigation team in various matters involving Polish and EU law.
  • Co-author of the letter representing Polish national TV on human rights issues, drafted for submission to the European Commission.

Education

Master of Law -

Jagiellonian University
10.2015 - 06.2021

Skills

Commitment to professional standards

Effective communication skills

Comprehensive case coordination

Strong organizational abilities

Problem-solving skills

Strong organizational skills

Strategic decision-making

Clear interpersonal communication

Efficient document management

Legal research expertise

Personal Qualifications

In the process of becoming an attorney in Poland, in the final year of the bar school training

Interests

Travelling Currently on a journey to visit my 40th country

Certified open water scuba diver

Cycling On a mission to channel my inner Belgian cyclist

Timeline

Legal Consultant

Baker Botts
03.2024 - 12.2024

Legal Consultant

White & Case
03.2023 - 03.2024

Blue Book Trainee

European Commission
10.2022 - 02.2023

Competition Legal Trainee

Linklaters
01.2022 - 09.2022

Master of Law -

Jagiellonian University
10.2015 - 06.2021
Roxana Krzyzowska.