Wolf Theiss advises TREND Group on cross-border acquisition of GALA Group

Warsaw, 24 September 2025 – Wolf Theiss acted as lead adviser to TREND Group on the acquisition of GALA Group, a leading German manufacturer and one-stop shop for scented and unscented candles, home fragrances, and natural home décor. The transaction was financed by funds managed by CVI Dom Maklerski and the Polish Development Fund (PFR).

Wolf Theiss provided comprehensive legal support across all aspects of the transaction, including legal due diligence, negotiation of the share purchase agreement, antitrust advice and assistanceing with signing and overall completion.

Trend Group has over 30 years of experience, combining traditional values with modern solutions to drive growth and innovation across its industries. The company actively expands its portfolio,which includes glass production as well as investments in energy, logistics, and real estate, enabling it to build a sustainable business model.

GALA Group, founded in 1972, is one of the fastest-growing manufacturers of candles, home fragrances, and home decorations globally. It employs nearly 4,000 people and operates production facilities in Germany, Poland, Hungary, and India. Its products are distributed to over 75 countries.

The transaction was executed in close collaboration with leading law firms across multiple jurisdictions. Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek advised on German law aspects of the transaction. Oaklins served as M&A adviser to the client.

The Wolf Theiss team was led by Partner Bartosz Kuraś, supported by Associate Dominika Getka (both Corporate M&A). The core team also included Counsel Marcin Rudnik (Competition & Antitrust), Adrian Krzyżanowski (Banking & Finance) and Associates Marta Wasil (Employment), Kamil Król (Real Estate and Construction), Aleksandra Niski (Competition & Antitrust) and Jan Kaźmierczak (Corporate M&A).