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Best-in-class legal services for Poland’s powerhouse economy.
Poland is one of the largest economies in the European Union and a hub for the region. A well-educated, skilled and hardworking population drives a competitive and increasingly diverse private sector. Wolf Theiss Warsaw has been providing best-in-class service for more than two decades.
International and Polish companies and investors trust us for our knowledge of the local market, including the public sector. We conclude large-scale, cross-border investments in Poland and the region with the efficiency and precision our clients need for success.
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Why Wolf Theiss Warsaw
Our in-depth local and commercial expertise in Poland comes from a detailed understanding of Polish markets and legal regimes. This knowledge, combined with the strength of our technical abilities and access to the resources of our CEE/SEE network, allows us to provide top-notch legal advice to even the most challenging cases and transactions.
We strive to build long-lasting relationships with key clients throughout Poland and the region.
“Business-oriented approach, flexibility and strong drive towards closing a deal. Efficiency and fast pace of work.”
– The Legal 500
“Market commentators draw attention to the firm’s track record in multi-jurisdictional mandates, one noting how the team is “well positioned to advise on cross-border CEE projects.”
– Chambers Europe
“A successful law firm is one that focuses on achieving the client’s business objectives, seeks innovative solutions, delivers quality work and makes the impossible possible.”
– Tomasz Stasiak, Warsaw Co-Managing Partner
“The collaboration with Wolf Theiss is very good. Partners are open to different solutions and can adjust the standard service to suit specific requirements. In comparison to other firms I would praise a very good technical and professional knowledge of the partners and associates. Every time they are well prepared, and the service is given is at exceptional standard.”
– The Legal 500
“‘The team is extremely knowledgeable, understands not only the legal framework, but also the economic environment and the sector in which we are active, which is critical for competition matters. The team guides us on how we can strategically approach competition related matters and the authorities.”
– The Legal 500
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