Europe Guide 2026 : Poland
Ranked Individual
Provided by Wolf Theiss
The Environmental team at Wolf Theiss Poland is a trusted advisor to clients seeking guidance on high‑risk and strategically important environmental matters. The team continues to expand its regulatory capabilities, particularly in circular economy, chemicals, electrical and electronic equipment, batteries, waste management and packaging, alongside sophisticated environmental risk and liability assessments. Our practice offers genuinely comprehensive support, acting as a one‑stop advisor across M&A transactions, energy transition projects, decarbonisation strategies, industrial operations and regulatory compliance. We represent clients in complex disputes with environmental authorities, including Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)‑related litigation and illegal waste shipments. Our lawyers have developed strong, sector‑specific expertise in circular economy regulation, including waste management, recovery and recycling, international waste shipments, by‑products, end‑of‑waste, packaging and packaging waste, waste electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and extended producer responsibility. We have also supported legislative developments related to deposit return systems and have advised on key EU regulatory developments, including the EUDR, CSRD, CBAM, PPWR, REACH and broader energy transition and decarbonisation initiatives.
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Wolf Theiss has a well-regarded environment department recognised for its track record assisting clients with environmental permitting in relation to energy projects and providing environmental due diligence in large-scale transactions. It also provides advice on EU regulations including on waste management and sustainability directives.
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Wolf Theiss is very business-friendly: the lawyers ask technical questions, not only seeing things from a legal perspective, but thinking outside the box.
Wolf Theiss provides great support in understanding risk mitigation and strategic thinking around our operational topics.
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Dominik Wałkowski often advises on a variety of environmental matters including permitting and waste management, as well as due diligence. He also represents clients in contentious proceedings.
Dominik Wałkowski is able to provide guidance on complex topics, ensuring the information is clear.
Dominik Wałkowski has great knowledge regarding all matters related to environmental protection. He is very knowledgeable and he knows what to do and how to communicate with the client.
Environment
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Dominik Wałkowski
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