At Wolf Theiss, the tax practice is commended for its ‘broad practical understanding of the real estate market and tax problems and issues faced by companies operating in this sector’. Outside of that area, the team can regularly be seen advising on VAT, personal income tax and bankruptcy matters. Practice head Karolina Stawowska is a seasoned M&A, corporate and real estate tax advisor, and is ably supported by Izabela Wiewiórka.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Wolf Theiss Poland understands in detail the client's business and issues they have or might have in the future due to upcoming new regulations. The collaboration and communication is excellent and the people are very professional.’

  • ‘Karolina Stawowska and Izabela Wiewiórka are top professionals with many years of relevant experience. They are close to each client and are able to quickly provide recources to address the issue. They clearly stand out from the others because of communication, knowledge and service excellence.’

  • ‘The tax law team at Wolf Theiss consists of experienced tax advisors who not only present a high level of professional knowledge, but also have a broad practical understanding of the real estate market and tax problems and issues faced by companies operating in this sector. I appreciate the commitment and creativity of the entire team in seeking solutions to the problems and issues that require tax analysis.’

  • ‘I would like to mention Karolina Stawowska and Izabela Wiewiórka. Both are exceptional professionals and experts in the tax sector, in particular related to real estate.'

  • 'I highly appreciate Karolina Stawowska's experiance in tax law but most of all I like her positive, energetic approach to the issues she deals with and her direct way of communicating. I think she has an exceptional ability to explain tax issues in an understandable/accessible manner to people who are completely unfamiliar with the subject. Karolina is passionate about what she does, which can be easily seen and felt when working with her. She is a very ambitious, results-focused professional who is very efficient and effective to work with.’

Key clients

  • Centerscape Investments Poland
  • Mitiska REIM
  • Sigma Plastics Group
  • Fidia Farmaceutici
  • Erwin Hymer Group
  • Shareholders of Rusak Business Services
  • International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Work highlights

  • Advising Fidia Farmaceutici on the tax aspects of establishing its subsidiary in Poland and on the acquisition of the Polish business of Unipharm.
  • Advising the shareholders of Rusak Business Services on the tax aspects of the acquisition of its shares by Customs Support Group.
  • Advising Mitiska REIM on the tax aspects of the successful purchase of a distressed asset, Europa Centralna retail centre.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Karolina Stawowska  

Other key lawyers

Izabela Wiewiórka