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Wolf Theiss

Wolf Theiss

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Poland

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Banking and finance

Wolf Theiss is most commonly tasked with advising Polish and international banks, investors, and financial institutions on high-value financings and regulatory matters, with growing expertise in renewable energy and infrastructure projects. Helmed by Przemek Kozdój, the team benefits from his extensive experience in project finance transactions, notably those involving wind farms and PV farms. Jan Gąsiorowski is an active member of the team, with extensive expertise in real estate finance transactions, as well as regulatory banking matters.
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Testimonials

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  • As a client, I have been consistently impressed by Wolf Theiss’s Polish banking and finance team, who combine deep legal expertise with an insightful understanding of market dynamics and regulatory developments. Their capacity to deliver practical, customized solutions with seamless partner engagement sets them apart. The team’s transparent communication, fair and flexible fee models, and use of advanced technology all ensure a smooth and efficient client experience. Their commitment to diversity and unwavering quality standards makes them my trusted advisors for complex banking and finance matters.
  • WT did a legal due diligence on a project that was new in Poland. They covered all aspects and presented the identified risks in a clear manner. They fulfilled the delivery date and were swift on updates.
  • The WT team was open and flexible to understand our needs, which is very relevant in a complex project. The person who did the front end managed and engaged the other team members swiftly.
  • Przemysław Kozdój is an excellent lawyer with a great combination of experience, technical knowledge, and common sense. He understands how financing works in practice and knows what really matters for the client. He’s pragmatic, very responsive, and always well-prepared. Working with him gives a real sense of trust and confidence that everything is under control.
  • The Wolf Theiss banking team is very professional, but also easy to work with. They have a strong understanding of both the legal and business sides of financing and are always focused on getting things done efficiently. What I appreciate most is their calm and practical approach — they don’t overcomplicate things and always try to find workable solutions that fit the client’s goals. The communication is clear, deadlines are respected, and they stay fully engaged throughout the process.
  • ‘Commitment, client oriented.’

Key clients

  • Berlin Hyp
  • Eurazeo
  • Erste Group Bank
  • NORD/LB (Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale)
  • Panattoni
  • PKO Bank Polski
  • Deutsche Hypo
  • Bank Polska Kasa Opieki (Bank Pekao)
  • Immobel Group
  • Bank Millennium (Poland)
  • Raiffeisen Bank International
  • Deutsche Bank

Work highlights

Advising Studenac on securing EUR 300m in financing from a consortium of banks led by Bank Pekao to refinance existing debt on improved terms and to support Studenac’s expansion through new store openings and acquisitions.
Advising Immobel Group on EUR 60m refinancing of Warsaw Central Point granted by Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego.
Advising Raiffeisen Bank International on PLN 85m financing granted to UNIMOT and UNIMOT ENERGIA I GAZ for the financing of high-methane natural gas inventories in Poland.
Practice head

Przemek Kozdój

Other key lawyers

Adrian Krzyżanowski; Jan Gąsiorowski; Nicholas Coddington

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