Career Biography

Anna joined Abris in 2020. As Head of Law, she is responsible for providing comprehensive legal support to the investment and operations teams, including corporate governance across various jurisdictions, as well as transactional and compliance matters.Before joining Abris, Anna spent nine years leading in-house legal support at Innova Capital, a CEE mid-market private equity firm. She started her career as a legal advisor in banks, supporting a range of transactions, including leveraged buyout financings for private equity funds. 

In her personal life, Anna enjoys travelling and non-fiction reading. She is a foodie and since recently her Shiba Inu enthusiast. 

Anna has been admitted to the Warsaw Bar Association of Attorneys-at-Law since 2004. She holds a Master of Law degree from the Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Warsaw. She also completed the course in English and European Law at the British Law Center at the Warsaw University held in collaboration with the University of Cambridge. Anna is fluent in Polish and English and communicational in French. 

What are the key trends that in-house counsel should be monitoring in 2026? 

Three trends stand out. First, regulatory expansion, particularly around transparency, governance, and compliance, which affects both private equity firms and their portfolio companies and continues to increase the reporting obligations across jurisdictions. Second, the rapid adoption of AI and automation across legal industry is reshaping lawyers’ ways of working and transaction dynamics. Third, the role of in-house counsel continues to evolve beyond traditional risk management. Today’s legal leaders are not only expected to act as strategic business partners, but also engage closely with innovation and technological change, supporting new initiatives while identifying and mitigating the associated legal and regulatory risks. Combining legal knowledge, business acumen, and technological understanding is now essential for in-house lawyers to play a meaningful role in the organisations they support.

What do you think are the most important attributes for a modern in-house counsel to possess?

Modern in-house counsel need strong commercial judgment, the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business advice, and a collaborative mindset. They must understand the business they support and recognise when to step in to guide colleagues toward optimal outcomes. Equally important are adaptability and curiosity, particularly as technology and regulation evolve rapidly. Ultimately, credibility within the organisation comes from balancing legal rigour with pragmatic solutions and consistently delivering legal support day in, day out.