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Wolf Theiss

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

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Wolf Theiss

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About

Provided by Wolf Theiss

Following significant growth over the past two years, our Polish team has evolved into a highly proficient group specialising in delivering top-tier advice to both domestic and international clients across various industries. As a result, Wolf Theiss now has one of the largest and most diversified corporate and M&A teams in Poland.

Our practice is recognised for its strength in public and private M&A transactions, joint ventures, corporate governance, restructurings and capital markets related matters. In addition to our M&A expertise, we assist with establishing business presence in Poland, corporate advisory or housekeeping services.

We remain committed to guiding a diverse portfolio of prominent clients toward successful outcomes. Our lawyers offer sector-specific expertise and a pragmatic, commercial approach to deliver seamless, end-to-end support throughout the entire deal cycle, from structuring and negotiation to closing and post-transaction integration.

We also provide advice on M&A-related litigation, merger control, financing, data protection, environmental assessment and intellectual property protection. We are well-versed in foreign direct investment regulations. Wolf Theiss can provide fully integrated M&A and corporate support across offices in 13 CEE/SEE countries and a central European hub in Brussels.

Clients (41)

  • American Industrial Partners (AIP)
  • Constantia Flexibles Group
  • European Innovation Council (EIC)
  • Fishproducts Iceland Ltd.
  • One Rock Capital Partners
  • Pale Fire Capital
  • Standard Motor Products, Inc.
  • Vetust Global LTD
  • Analytic Partners
  • Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)
  • Ardian
  • AURELIUS
  • CANPACK
  • Casinos
  • Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co.
  • CONSTELLATION CAPITAL
  • Embracer Group
  • Endava
  • EssilorLuxottica
  • Five Elms Capital
  • Galinta
  • Grenke
  • H+H
  • Invalda INVL
  • Kingswood Capital Management
  • Lantmännen
  • Lyric Automation Germany
  • Neptune Investment (Oceanco)
  • Northvolt AB, Northvolt Poland
  • Posella
  • Regnology
  • REWE
  • Schibsted
  • SKF (Svenska Kullagerfabriken)
  • SoftBank
  • Solventum Corporation
  • Tertinall Investments (Wysoka Grzęda)
  • Thoma Bravo
  • Vestas
  • Victaulic
  • Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (Wabtec)

Industries (23)

  • Automotive
  • Banking & Finance
  • Chemicals
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • FMCG
  • Food & Beverage Producers
  • Forestry & Paper
  • Healthcare
  • Industrial Machinery & Equipment
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Private Clients
  • Private Equity & Funds
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Defence
  • Technology
  • Telecommunications

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - Poland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Wolf Theiss's team handles a range of full-scale corporate transactions, including M&A, carve-outs and real estate-based transactions, covering all areas of Central and Eastern Europe. The law firm acts on joint ventures, separation of business and inbound investments.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • The team at Wolf Theiss assisted Standard Motor Products with the Polish law aspects of its acquisition of AX V Nissens III ApS business from Axcel Management and the Nissen family.

Strengths

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  • Wolf Theiss are very responsive, give clear advice and are always willing to go the extra mile to assist, even if the deadlines are short.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope
  • The Wolf Theiss lawyers' guidance and support throughout the transactions was clear, strategic and solution-oriented.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope
  • The lawyers combine deep legal expertise with a practical, business-focused approach. Their responsiveness and thorough understanding of complex matters make working with them a smooth experience.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope
  • The team at Wolf Theiss communicate well and provide bespoke advice that is relevant to our business needs.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope
  • The team at Wolf Theiss distinguish themselves with their practical approach and ability to get the deal done.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 2Izabela Zielińska-Barłożek
    Band 2Izabela Zielińska-Barłożek

    Izabela Zielińska-Barłożek

    Izabela Zielińska-Barłożek advises a broad array of clients on M&A transactions, divestment mandates and restructuring processes.

    • Izabela Zielińska-Barłożek is very responsive and nice to work with.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope
    • Izabela Zielińska-Barłożek is very service-minded and easy to work with. She offers practical advice.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope
    • She is attentive and pragmatic.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope
  • Band 3Anna Dąbrowska
    Band 3Anna Dąbrowska

    Anna Dąbrowska

    Anna Dąbrowska handles acquisitions and divestments in a variety of economic sectors, including manufacturing and technology.

    • She is a fantastic lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Wolf Theiss (2)

Poland

Members

Provided by Wolf Theiss

  • Dariusz Harbaty

  • Jakub Pietrasik

  • Peter Daszkowski

  • Maciej Olszewski

  • Krzysztof Libiszewski

    Head of Department

  • Katarzyna Wójcik-Bąkowska

  • Maciej A. Szewczyk

  • Katarzyna Jaroszyńska-Lewandowska

  • Bartosz Lewandowski

  • Bartosz Kuraś

  • Marcin Pietkiewicz

  • Piotr Wcisło

  • Joanna Jagiełło

  • Dominik Wałkowski

  • Paulina Buczek

  • Dominika Getka

  • Jan Kaźmierczak

  • Oliwia Kruczyńska

  • Michał Pypka

  • Sylwia Staleńczyk-Janc

  • Izabela Zielińska-Barłożek

    Head of Department

    View profile of Izabela Zielińska-Barłożek
  • Anna Dąbrowska

    Head of Department

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