Department profile
Wolf Theiss

Private Equity

Europe Guide 2026 : Poland


Wolf Theiss

About

Provided by Wolf Theiss

The Wolf Theiss Private Equity team is one of the most experienced teams in Poland, advising leading investment funds across the CEE and SEE regions for more than twenty years. It offers end‑to‑end support on high‑stake transactions, from venture-capital seed investments to the most complex, multi-jurisdictional takeovers that are undertaken by buy-out global funds.

Over the years, Wolf Theiss has acted on a significant portion of the Polish market’s most notable PE and VC deals, frequently collaborating with top international law firms on cross‑border mandates requiring both technical precision and commercial judgement.

Clients rely on the firm's ability to deliver advice across the full cycle of PE activity, including fund establishment, fund structuring, fundraising and fund operations. We assist PE clients with fund management, filing and reporting requirements and the passporting of AIFMD-compliant funds. The team is also involved in various types of company buy-outs including leveraged, take-private, opportunistic and carve-out transactions, as well as co-investments, acquisition financings, trade sales, and take-public exits.

Our lawyers are recognised for their strong industry‑specific expertise across multiple sectors. The combination of transactional excellence, regulatory capability and sector insight positions us as a top quality, long‑term partner for private equity investors and their portfolio companies.

Clients (18)

  • Advent International
  • Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)
  • Ardian Holding
  • AURELIUS
  • Bridgepoint
  • CONSTELLATION CAPITAL
  • European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund
  • Eurazeo
  • Five Elms Capital
  • Invalda INVL
  • The Jordan Company (TJC)
  • Kingswood Capital Management
  • KKR
  • Nordic Capital
  • One Rock Capital Partners
  • Pale Fire Capital
  • Softbank
  • USS

Industries (15)

  • Automotive
  • Biotechnology
  • Consumer Products
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Fast Moving Consumer Goods
  • Food, Beverages and Tobacco
  • Healthcare
  • Information, Communication and Technology
  • Infrastructure
  • Manufacturing
  • Packaging
  • Professional Services
  • Software Houses
  • Travel and Tourism

Chambers Review

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Private Equity - Poland

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Wolf Theiss is noted for its experience handling private equity and venture capital matters. The law firm advises investment houses and financial sector clients, assisting with due diligence and regulatory compliance and providing strategic advice on transactions. The team acts on mandates across Europe and regularly supports regional private equity deals.

Key contact

Anna Dąbrowska is a key contact.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Wolf Theiss advised the private equity firm Ardian on the acquisition of the majority of the share capital and voting rights of Akuo Energy, a renewable energy producer.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • What sets the team apart is its holistic approach, ability to search for optimal solutions and knowledge of international regulations.

    Private Equity respondentEurope
  • The department understands the commercial interests of clients and acts accordingly.

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  • The lawyers at Wolf Theiss are responsive, helpful and qualified.

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  • Wolf Theiss's team combines technical excellence and the ability to collaborate well in cross-border matters.

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Members

Provided by Wolf Theiss

  • Krzysztof Libiszewski

  • Anna Dąbrowska

  • Izabela Zielińska-Barłożek

  • Katarzyna Wójcik-Bąkowska

  • Bartosz Kuraś

  • Maciej Olszewski

  • Marcin Pietkiewicz

  • Maciej A. Szewczyk

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