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Dr. Patrizia Chwalisz

Attorney at Law, Certified Specialist for Employment Law

Languages: German, English, Polish

Dr. Patrizia Chwalisz is the spokesperson for the European Employment Group at Lawyers Associated Worldwide, and she heads the Polish Desk. She advises companies, SMEs and start-ups on all labour law issues, both nationally and internationally, and is a highly sought-after expert, contributing to publications and training courses.

Studied at the Universities of Trier and Münster, as well as the University of East London, London/UK
Attorney at law at an international commercial law firm in Stuttgart and Berlin
Co-author of the handbook ‘Entgeltgestaltung’ (Remuneration Structure), Salamon (ed.), Verlag C.H. Beck 2018
Co-author of the handbook ‘Handbuch Betriebsvereinbarungen’ (Works Agreements Handbook), Oberthür / Seitz (eds.), C.H. Beck publishing house 2014
Author of ‘Der Dienstwagen, Arbeits- und Steuerrecht von A-Z’ (Company Cars, Employment and Tax Law from A to Z), 2nd edition 2010
Author of ‘Die Transformation des polnischen Arbeitsrechts und die Gewerkschaften’ (The Transformation of Polish Labour Law and the Trade Unions), 2007
Spokesperson for the European Employment Group by Lawyers Associated Worldwide

Handelsblatt / Best Lawyers 2025

Dr. Patrizia Chwalisz is one of the "best lawyers in Germany" in Employment Law.

JUVE-Guide 2024/2025

Dr. Patrizia Chwalisz is once again one of the frequently recommended lawyers and climbers in the field of labour and employment law (until 50 years).

Handelsblatt / Best Lawyers 2024

Dr. Patrizia Chwalisz is one of the "best lawyers in Germany" in Employment Law.

JUVE-Guide 2023/2024

Dr. Patrizia Chwalisz is once again one of the frequently recommended lawyers and climbers in the field of labour and employment law (until 50 years).

Handelsblatt / Best Lawyers 2023

Dr. Patrizia Chwalisz is one of the "best lawyers in Germany" in Employment Law.

JUVE-Guide 2022/2023

Dr. Patrizia Chwalisz is once again one of the frequently recommended lawyers and climbers in the field of labour and employment law (until 50 years).

Handelsblatt / Best Lawyers 2022

Dr. Patrizia Chwalisz is one of the "best lawyers in Germany" in Employment Law.

WirtschaftsWoche 20/2022

Dr. Patrizia Chwalisz is once again one of the "Top Lawyers 2022" in employment law.

JUVE-Guide 2021/2022

Dr. Patrizia Chwalisz is once again one of the frequently recommended lawyers and climbers in the field of labour and employment law (until 50 years).

Handelsblatt / Best Lawyers 2021

Dr. Patrizia Chwalisz is one of the "best lawyers in Germany" in Employment Law.

Labour and Employment Law

Dr. Patrizia Chwalisz heads the Polish Desk at ESCHE. Due to our extensive expertise in international consulting and our cooperation with leading law firms worldwide, we guarantee our clients a smooth and efficient service on a global level. More