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Wolf Theiss

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

Global Guide 2026 : Poland


Wolf Theiss

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About

Provided by Wolf Theiss

Following significant growth over the past 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 (39)

  • American Industrial Partners (AIP)
  • Constantia Flexibles Group
  • European Innovation Council (EIC)
  • Fishproducts Iceland Ltd.
  • One Rock Capital Partners
  • Pale Fire Capital
  • 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
  • Standard Motor Products
  • Tertinall Investments (Wysoka Grzęda)
  • Thoma Bravo
  • Vestas
  • Victaulic

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
  • Technology
  • Telecommunications
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Defence

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.

Foreign Desk

The Wolf Theiss' team based in Warsaw works closely with its network of offices to advise clients on their business operations across the CEE region. Izabela Zielińska-Barłożek is a key client contact.

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

Provided by Chambers

  • 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 respondentGlobal
  • The Wolf Theiss lawyers' guidance and support throughout the transactions was clear, strategic and solution-oriented.

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

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

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGlobal

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.

    • She is attentive and pragmatic.

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

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGlobal
    • Izabela Zielińska-Barłożek is very responsive and nice to work with.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGlobal
  • 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 respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at Wolf Theiss (2)

Poland

Members

Provided by Wolf Theiss

  • Peter Daszkowski

  • Dariusz Harbaty

  • Joanna Jagiełło

  • Katarzyna Jaroszyńska-Lewandowska

  • Bartosz Kuraś

  • Bartosz Lewandowski

  • Maciej Olszewski

  • Marcin Pietkiewicz

  • Jakub Pietrasik

  • Maciej A. Szewczyk

  • Dominik Wałkowski

  • Piotr Wcisło

  • Katarzyna Wójcik-Bąkowska

  • Paulina Buczek

  • Dominika Getka

  • Jan Kaźmierczak

  • Oliwia Kruczyńska

  • Krzysztof Libiszewski

  • Michał Pypka

  • Sylwia Staleńczyk-Janc

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