Praised for its ‘strong drive to achieve the outcomes which clients desire’, the team at Dentons continues to stand out in the construction arena, advising private investors, public employers, contractors, designers, and contract engineers across a range of sectors, including commercial real estate, roads, and railways. The practice is helmed by duo Agnieszka Wojciechowska and Piotr Staniszewski; the former oversees the litigious side, and excels in the area of construction dispute avoidance, while the latter spearheads the non-contentious projects offering, adeptly managing construction and development projects, and regularly representing foreign investors entering the Polish real estate and construction market. Marta Cichomska and Piotr Machnikowski are also notable team members.
Testimonials
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‘The team is very proactive and responsive - so I can expect that any topic I submit will be addressed quickly and adequately.’
‘The specialists I work with have excellent knowledge of the market, the sector as well as the laws within it. In addition, they are familiar with the practices used in the market, which allows me to effectively protect the interests of my company in the contracts prepared by them.’
‘In my view, the team is truly unique. Not only are they exceptional lawyers and skillful litigators, but their command of technical issues—especially those presented in cases where I was involved—is unmatched. They have also demonstrated a profound understanding of the construction and energy industry. I have not encountered another team as capable in resolving construction disputes. Moreover, they are remarkably results oriented, with a strong drive to achieve the outcomes which clients desire.'
‘Agnieszka Wojciechowska is truly special. She is the full package, combining top level – written and oral – advocacy skills, with an excellent command of engineering issues, and a strategic and sharp mind. In short, she is an outstanding litigator, who thrives in construction disputes. Agnieszka is very talented, and she operates equally smoothly in complex public procurement and energy law issues. She is also very good in dealing with construction experts. And she is very dedicated and business orientated.'
- ‘The people working at Dentons are characterised by great knowledge of the construction field, critical thinking and impeccable manners. They are always ready with their analysis and contracts within the agreed deadlines, and are able to transfer their knowledge and conclusions on specific cases to other cases, therefore it is great to cooperate with them on all the strategic issues and documents.'
‘We always feel that we are never left alone with important subjects, and the people working on our cases are extremely devoted, up to the point that they commit themselves to their clients also whilst being on holiday, which gives the confidence that you are being properly taken care of.'
'Piotr Staniszewski has great knowledge of the construction industry and market practices, and he is always ready to provide specialist advice, even over the phone. He has great ability to judge situations, and provide best solutions out there - both in Polish, as well as in English.’
Key clients
- Doosan Enerbility
- Doosan Lentjes
- Pinggao Group
- Shanghai Electric Power Construction
- Constructiones Rubau
- Rover Infraestructuras
- Rubau Polska
- Ghelamco
- Hines
- Data4 Group
- Heimstaden Bostad
- Inopa
- POC Partners
- TIU Canada
- Virako
Work highlights
- Advising Doosan, as the EPC contractor, on a contract for engineering, procurement, construction, design and commissioning relating to a Waste to Energy plant and Peak Load Boiler House in Olsztyn.
- Advising Data4 Group, a major European operator and investor in the data centre market, on its expansion into Poland, including assisting with acquisition of land, design and permits for the construction of a data centre.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Agnieszka Wojciechowska, Piotr Staniszewski