LAWYER PROFILE

Rafał Woźniak

Europe 2026

DWF Poland

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

Poland

1 year ranked

Capital Markets: Equity

Poland

9 years ranked

Contributions and articles

5 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

Provided by DWF Poland

Practice Areas

Corporate and M&A, Capital Markets: Equity & Debt, Private Equity & Venture Capital

Career

Rafał Woźniak holds a PhD in law and is a lecturer at Koźmiński University. He specialises in capital market issues, commercial law, as well as corporate issues and securities law. He supports clients in transactions involving mergers and acquisitions.

Rafał Woźniak represented, among others, Banco Santander in transactions on the Polish financial market, including the acquisition of the WSE-listed Bank Zachodni WBK S.A. (with a value of more than EUR 4 billion), and the merger of Bank Zachodni WBK S.A. with Kredyt Bank S.A. (with a value of over EUR 5 billion).

Rafał has extensive transactional experience acting for the benefit of entities from various industries in both public and private markets. He advised on the acquisition of Meyra Group S.A. by H.I.G. Capital or Teufelberger GmbH on the acquisition of Marflex Marflex M.J. Maillis Poland Sp. z o.o.

Rafał also advised on several M&A transactions in the pharmaceutical or renewable energy sector for clients such as ONDE, Greenvolt, Scatec, PAD RES as well as on a number of IPO or SPO processes.

Rafał is the author of a number of scientific publications on the corporate law and capital market, in particular on securities and insider information. He successfully combines scientific activity with legal practice.

Professional Memberships

The Warsaw Bar Association - Advocate

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - Poland

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Rafał Woźniak is well reputed for his experience across a variety of corporate transactions. He regularly assists with acquisitions, sales and strategic divestments. His clientele includes private equity funds, as well as corporations from the energy sector.

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Capital Markets: Equity - Poland

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Rafał Woźniak is an up-and-coming partner who gathers strong client recognition. He is well versed with various ECM matters, including potential IPOs and accelerated bookbuilding processes.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is very responsive and practical.
Corporate/M&A: Mid-MarketChambers European Guide
Rafał Woźniak is well organised and gets straight to the point.
Corporate/M&A: Mid-MarketChambers European Guide
Rafał Woźniak is highly sophisticated, knowledgeable and commercial in his approach. He is my go-to lawyer for all tough questions.
Corporate/M&A: Mid-MarketChambers European Guide
Rafał's knowledge and approach are outstanding.
Corporate/M&A: Mid-MarketChambers European Guide
Rafał is able to translate sophisticated legal analysis into solutions that work for the business. He is very responsive, easy to reach and always gives advice that reflects the commercial realities.
Capital Markets: EquityChambers European Guide
Rafał stands out for his strong capital markets expertise and practical, client-focused approach. His exceptional commercial vision ensures that complex matters are handled clearly and strategically.
Capital Markets: EquityChambers European Guide