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Construction

CMS

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CMS boasts a sizable construction team renowned for regularly handling both contentious and non-contentious matters related to some of Poland’s most complex investment projects on behalf of contractors, designers and investors. Clients highly commend the practice for its ‘keen focus on aligning legal strategies with specific business types and interests’. Agata Jurek-Zbrojska heads up the team. Lidia Dziurzyńska-Leipert advises on construction projects in both the private and public procurement sectors. Michał Bork, stands out as an expert in investment law, while Piotr Stenko specialises in litigation and arbitration involving investments in the infrastructure space. Associates Aleksander Grabecki and Mateusz Jaworski are also notable.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Aleksander Grabecki and Michał Bork valued for professional approach and high level of expertise.’

  • ‘CMS’ construction practice is known for its experience and ability to handle the most difficult and complex construction projects. They are able to present most complex issues in a simple way while maintaining a high level of legal arguments. They also know the construction market and day-to-day construction problems, so they understand clients and external consultants they work with.’

  • ‘Mateusz Jaworski is a young but already experienced construction lawyer. I value him for his ability to think outside the box when it comes to legal construction problems. His meticulous approach, and comprehensive and detailed advice are also worth mentioning. ’

  • ‘Our firm is well taken care of by Agata Jurek-Zbrojska and Małgorzata Madej-Balcerowska. Both are always available for a call, meeting, respond to emails timely. They have a lot of relevant experience so I can rely on their advice. ’

  • ‘CMS Poland's construction department stands out in the legal landscape for its unwavering dedication to client satisfaction and its exceptional team of legal professionals. What sets this practice apart is its client-centric approach, ensuring accessibility, efficiency, transparent billing practices, and a keen focus on aligning legal strategies with specific business types and interests.'

  • 'When compared to other firms, CMS Poland's construction department stands out for its holistic approach to legal representation. They do not simply provide standard legal advice; they take the time to understand the intricacies of the client's business and tailor their services accordingly. This personalised touch, combined with their technological prowess and commitment to transparency, distinguishes them as a top-tier legal partner in the Polish market.'
  • 'The cooperation was very good. Good contact with lawyers. Factual and professional approach to the topic. Timely completion of work.'
  • 'Piotr Stenko is a very experienced lawyer, finding cost and time effective solutions to our problems.'

Key clients

  • Consortium of Max Bögl Polska sp. z o.o. and Max Bögl Stiftung & Co. KG
  • Trakcja S.A.
  • Lufthansa Technik and GE Aviation
  • Egger
  • Consortium of TORPOL S.A., WeBuild S.p.A. (formerly Astaldi S.p.A.), “Przedsiębiorstwo Usług Technicznych INTERCOR” sp. z o.o. and Przedsiębiorstwo Budowy Dróg i Mostów sp. z o.o.
  • Ocado Group

Work highlights

  • Representing Trakcja in a dispute concerning the validity of two contracts for the construction of the Szczecin Metropolitan Railway, as well as advising on the performance of the associated contracts.
  • Advising Ocado Group on the negotiations of its agreement with Auchan Retail Polska regarding the design and construction of a modern warehouse dedicated to e-commerce and implementing the Ocado Smart Platform technology.
  • Representing a private investor in a series of disputes with a general contractor concerning the modernisation of an existing building in southern Poland and its conversion into a hotel to be leased by a member of a major international hotel group.

Lawyers

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Lidia Dziurzyńska-Leipert
CMS
Lidia Dziurzynska-Leipert is a partner and head of the Construction Group within the Real Estate and Construction Department at CMS. She also heads the hotel & leisure sector group, advising both landlords and operators on projects in the accommodation sector, as well as heading the German Desk at CMS Poland. Lidia focuses her practice on legal advice in connection with major construction undertakings (including major infrastructure projects, e.g. railway, road, waste treatment, plants, stadiums, development projects, etc.) and construction disputes. Furthermore she advises clients on real estate transactions (asset and share deal) in the main asset classes (office, hotel,  retail and the logistics sector). Lidia also has extensive experience in working on project development, as well as on lease agreements.
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Agata Jurek-Zbrojska

Other key lawyers

Lidia Dziurzyńska-Leipert, Małgorzata Madej-Balcerowska, Dominik Rafałko, Anna Wiśniewska, Michał Bork, Piotr Stenko, Aleksander Grabecki, Mateusz Jaworski

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