Dominika Wolf

Counsel

Advocate (adwokat)

Dominika Wolf is very experienced in handling criminal cases and providing sound legal advice during the proceedings. She is always available, responsive and very dedicated. A top specialist in this field.
Legal 500 EMEA 2024, White Collar Crime
About

Dominika Wolf has more than 10 years of experience in advising on criminal law and penal-fiscal law in the context of white-collar crime.

She supports clients throughout the course of criminal proceedings, from carrying out investigations and negotiating with the prosecuting authorities, to representing them (both as plaintiffs and defendants) in court. She also assists clients with crisis and risk management issues, creating, implementing and testing internal procedures for managing the negative consequences of crisis events (especially dawn raids), and running tailor-made training sessions and workshops (also on criminal and compliance issues).

Dominika advises on the civil and criminal liability of company directors and officers, on irregularities connected with business activities, and on the pursuit and recovery of misappropriated assets. She also assists companies during internal investigations and audits and represents them in related disputes.

She has specific experience in commercial insurance law, advising insurance companies on the provision of cross-border services, insurance distribution and outsourcing, on regulatory and compliance issues, and in disputes with counterparties, as well as, representing them in regulatory and administrative proceedings.

Professional QualificationsAdvocate (Adwokat) registered with the Warsaw Bar Association of Advocates (Okręgowa Izba Adwokacka w Warszawie), 2015

EXPERIENCE

  • Representing a global insurance company in criminal proceedings initiated as a result of the embezzlement of insurance premiums by a broker and in civil proceedings aimed at enforcing the payment of premiums directly from the president of the broker's management board.
  • Representing a client in criminal proceedings concerning a corrupt arrangement between the client's employees and its business partners, initiated by a whistleblower's actions.
  • Representing a Polish brokerage house in the course of criminal proceedings initiated as a consequence of the fraudulent actions of the managers of its business partner, i.e. misleading the client with respect to its financial standing and solvency.
  • Representing an insurance company in criminal proceedings initiated as a result of a fraud committed to the detriment of the client when concluding an agreement on the purchase of shares in an insurance company.
  • Representing a client in criminal proceedings concerning several VAT carousels, in particular mitigating the risks arising from the proceedings, including dawn raids and tax audits.
Languages
  • Polish
  • English
  • Italian

Awards and Recognitions

  • Recognised as Leading Associate in White Collar Crime – Legal 500 EMEA 2025 – 2026
  • Recognised as Next Generation Partner in Insurance – Legal 500 EMEA 2019 – 2026
  • Recommended as expert in insurance regulatory issues and contentious cases for insurance – Legal 500 EMEA 2019 – 2024
  • Recognised as Rising Star in White-collar crime – Legal 500 EMEA 2020 – 2024
  • Recognised as Rising Star 2022 in the category of White-collar crime – Expert Guides
  • "Dominika Wolf is a very responsive and bright insurance lawyer." – Legal 500 EMEA 2026, Insurance
  • "Senior Associate Dominika Wolf mirrored these same qualities with a high degree of professionalism and dedication. Like Bartłomiej, she was quick to respond and always approachable, bringing a deep sense of empathy to our case. Dominika's legal expertise, combined with her genuine commitment to our cause, made us feel supported and confident throughout the legal process. Both Bartłomiej and Dominika exemplify the best qualities in legal professionals, and we are grateful for their contributions." – Legal 500 EMEA 2026, White – Collar Crime
  • "Dominika Wolf stands out as a very responsive and bright lawyer with particular focus on white collar crime and crime insurance." – Legal 500 EMEA 2026, White – Collar Crime
  • “Dominika Wolf is an outstanding practitioner. She is very responsive and practical in her proposed solutions.” – Legal 500 EMEA 2023, White – Collar Crime
  • “Dominika Wolf is very experienced in managing criminal cases and provides sound legal advice during the ongoing proceedings. She is always available, responsive and very devoted.” – Legal 500 EMEA 2022, White – Collar Crime
Education
  • Warsaw School of Economic, Insurance Academy - Insurance for Companies, 2016
  • University of Warsaw, Master of Laws, 2011
  • University of Warsaw, Center for American Law Studies, 2011

Prior Experience

  • July 2024 – present, Counsel, DLA Piper, Warsaw
  • May 2018 – June 2024, Senior Associate, DLA Piper, Warsaw
  • May 2015 – May 2018, Associate, DLA Piper, Warsaw
  • May 2012 – April 2015, Junior Associate, DLA Piper, Warsaw