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Wolf Theiss

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Poland


Wolf Theiss

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Provided by Wolf Theiss

Our team is one of the leading practices in Poland and across CEE/SEE, combining deep local expertise with strong international capabilities. We provide comprehensive legal assistance in financing – including projects, real estate, and corporate acquisitions – as well as regulatory issues and debt restructuring.. Drawing on experience in consortium loans, international loan agreements, debt refinancing, bond issues and securitisation transactions, our lawyers provide tailored advice.

We advise major Polish and international banks, financial institutions, private equity funds, bond trustees and bondholders, as well as borrowers in domestic and cross-border transactions. Our team works closely with leading international law firms and constantly monitors key industries to align with clients’ business objectives.

We are recognised for our strength in real estate finance. Our team excels in complex restructuring and insolvency matters and continues to expand our portfolio in acquisition and project finance. We are also a trusted advisor on regulatory issues, including M&A of financial institutions, payment services, card schemes and financial instruments. A significant part of our work involves factoring and global securitisation programmes for leading banks.

Leveraging Wolf Theiss’ regional footprint and strong ties with top global firms, we deliver seamless cross-border solutions and actively support sustainable finance initiatives.

Clients (20)

  • Banco Santander S.A.
  • Santander Bank Polska S.A.
  • Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A.
  • Deutsche Hypo – NORD/LB Real Estate Finance
  • Erste Group Bank AG
  • Bank Millennium S.A.
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Eurazeo
  • Liberty Steel Group
  • MA Polska S.A.
  • mBank
  • Powszechna Kasa Oszczędności Bank Polski S.A.
  • BNP Paribas Bank Polska
  • FirstRand Bank Limited
  • HSBC
  • Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (Berlin Hyp)
  • Monarch
  • Northvolt
  • Panattoni
  • Raiffeisen Bank International

Industries (4)

  • Banking & Finance
  • Capital Markets
  • Real Estate
  • Renewable Energy

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Poland

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
Wolf Theiss is most visible advising on real estate financing, including offices and logistics warehouses in Polish regions. The legal practice also assists with acquisition and corporate financing as well as the financing of renewables. The team frequently acts in conjunction with the law firm's wider network on multi-jurisdictional deals. Wolf Theiss is an experienced adviser to banks, direct lenders as well as corporate borrowers and real estate developers.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • The lawyers at Wolf Theiss advised Immobel Group on the EUR60 million refinancing of a high-end office building, Warsaw Central Point.

Strengths

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  • Wolf Theiss handles complex financial structures with speed and clarity, especially in cross-border and time sensitive contexts.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Wolf Theiss lawyers are very quick in providing good solutions.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • We value the team's responsiveness and deep understanding of financial matters.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Wolf Theiss' strengths are their strong commitment, proactive approach and timely completion of all assignments.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 4Przemek Kozdój
    Band 4Przemek Kozdój

    Przemek Kozdój

    Przemek Kozdój advises on real estate financing and refinancing while also assisting with acquisition finance. His clients include lenders, sponsors and borrowers.
    • I know I can count on his responsiveness and practical approach. He has always been solution-oriented and reliable.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Przemek combines responsiveness with a practical, solution-driven approach.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Przemek Kozdój is a fantastic lawyer and a person.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at Wolf Theiss (1)

Poland

Members

Provided by Wolf Theiss

  • Dariusz Harbaty

  • Marcin Rudnik

  • Jan Gąsiorowski

  • Peter Daszkowski

  • Adrian Krzyżanowski

  • Marcin Pietkiewicz

  • Nicholas Coddington

  • Joanna Gąsowski

  • Maria Markowska-Zalewska

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