Wolf Theiss – which already has a strong presence in Central and Eastern Europe -- will begin operations at the new base, known as Wolf Theiss Warsaw, from the beginning of next year.
The two firms are set to continue their co-operative efforts on a project-by-project basis, but will also maintain ties with other collaborative law firms throughout the region.
Strategic location
‘We are very excited about this opportunity as Warsaw will complete our footprint in Central and Southeastern Europe and makes us the largest integrated law firm in the region,’ commented Wolf Theiss Managing Partner Erik Steger. ‘We see Warsaw as a strategic location given the growth prospects of the Polish economy and believe it will provide significant opportunities and services for a wide variety of CEE/SEE companies and international investors.’
Looking to Russia
Beiten Burkhardt managing partner Frank Obermann added: ‘We will concentrate in the future on our presence in the CIS in Moscow, St Petersburg and Kiev. With regard to Poland we will continue to support the interests of our clients working in co-operation with Wolf Theiss.’
The deal sees Wolf Theiss expand its network to 14 offices across the region, with 340 lawyers.
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