Wolf Theiss advises on complex corporate tax matters, with particular strength in M&A, reorganisations, real estate transactions, transfer pricing and withholding tax. The team is particularly active in post-M&A tax disputes, restructurings, securitisations and insolvency-related matters. Karolina Stawowska oversees the practice and is a key advisor to corporate clients, private individuals, and private equity and venture capital funds. Izabela Wiewiórka and Izabela Deryło are both also names to note in the wider team.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team director is strong (Karolina Stawowska). She is always helpful and open-minded. Also dedicated, engaged. Good cooperation.’
  • ‘I cooperate mainly with Karolina Stawowska (partner). She is very dedicated, professional, has a unique and wide knowledge. She is also approachable and highly engaged.’
  • ‘Many years of experience, extensive knowledge based on theory and practice, punctuality, outstanding quality, excellent communication skills, efficient and effective project management.’
  • ‘We work with partners - many years of experience, extensive knowledge based on theory and practice, punctuality, outstanding quality, excellent communication skills, efficient and effective project management.’
  • ‘The lawyers are up-to-date and have a decent knowledge on the Polish tax law.’
  • ‘Very helpful and willing to assist the client.’

Key clients

  • CONSTELLATION CAPITAL
  • Vestas Wind Systems
  • Syrena Real Estate

Work highlights

Advising Vestas on tax aspects of its acquisition of LM Wind Power Blades.
Advising CONSTELLATION CAPITAL on tax aspects of acquisition of Exportverpackung Sehnde Group (EVS Group).
Advising Syrena Real Estate on the tax aspects regarding purchase of an office building called Zaułek Piękna from Manova Partners.

Lawyers

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Practice head

Karolina Stawowska

Other key lawyers

Izabela Wiewiórka; Izabela Deryło