bpv Huegel expands its Corporate/M&A and Private Equity practice with Michal Dobrowolski as new partner

Michal Dobrowolski (45) has about 20 years of transaction experience in M&A and private equity. bpv Huegel continues its strong, dynamic growth in M&A and private equity with this team expansion. 

Vienna, 04 December 2025. bpv Huegel will strengthen its Corporate/M&A and Private Equity practice from January 2026 with the addition of Michal Dobrowolski. With Michal, the firm gains an experienced M&A and private equity specialist from Freshfields. He brings in-depth experience in significant and complex international M&A and private equity transactions, as well as venture capital investments.

His expertise also includes transactions in the US, Asia and Africa, with a primary focus on Europe (DACH) and CEE. Michal’s practice covers all major industries, with a particular focus on private equity, the energy and telecoms sector, as well as real estate and carve-out transactions.

His arrival underscores bpv Huegel’s strategic positioning as one of the leading firms for high-profile national and international transactions.

“Michal brings tremendous transactional strength and an international focus as seasoned advisor. With him on board, we are consistently continuing our highly dynamic growth in M&A and private equity,” says Christoph Nauer, Co-Managing Partner of bpv Huegel.

“bpv Huegel is a transaction powerhouse with a unique offering in tax and antitrust/merger control, which are of particular relevance to transactions. I look forward to working with the team to further expand its international focus,” adds new Partner Michal Dobrowolski.

Michal Dobrowolski holds a doctorate (Dr. iur.) from the University of Vienna. He is admitted to practice in Austria (since 2009) and as a solicitor (England & Wales) (since 2022/23). Michal Dobrowolski is the author of various publications on corporate law matters.

He advises in German, English and French as well as Polish (second native language), a valuable skill for his transactional work in CEE. Michal Dobrowolski worked at Freshfields in Vienna, about 20 years (since 2006), including over 10 years as counsel.

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