Payment backlogs

We explain to clients the complexities of regulations concerning payments and interest in commercial transactions. We examine clients’ payment policies and other documents to identify the risk of occurrence of prohibited payment backlogs. If necessary, we propose appropriate changes required to minimise the risk of a penalty being imposed by UOKiK.  

We provide assistance in a situation where UOKiK issues the so-called ‘warning letter’ (notice). This is usually the last moment to make the necessary changes to the business’ payment policy in order to avoid the initiation of official proceedings by UOKiK and the imposition of an administrative penalty. In such cases it is important to act quickly and effectively – we have a specialised team ready to take such actions.

In the event that proceedings are initiated by UOKiK, we provide clients with comprehensive services in that regard. We are in regular contact with the client and the Office. We draw up responses to UOKiK’s demand letters and, if necessary, obtain extensions of deadlines for the preparation of responses and collection of financial data by the client. We assist businesses in collecting data on commercial transactions from the period under investigation and in presenting them in the form required by the Office.  

In addition, we take preventive measures before UOKiK puts a given entity under the microscope. We provide training, explaining the intricacies of the law on payment backlogs in an accessible way and focusing on the most important aspects from the perspective of the business in question and the potential proceedings conducted by UOKiK.