Construction

Dentons

The powerhouse construction team at Dentons remains a market leader, leveraging expertise to advise a roster of key construction industry players, including private investors, general contractors and contract engineers, across such areas as real estate, oil and gas and transport (railways). The team regularly advises on land acquisition and represents clients in zoning, environmental requirements, and building permit proceedings. The practice is jointly led by dispute avoidance expert Agnieszka Wojciechowska, who draws on extensive experience representing clients across a broad range of construction, engineering and infrastructure disputes; and Piotr Staniszewski, who represents foreign investors entering the Polish real estate and construction market. In addition, he leads projects relating to a variety of assets, such as offices, retail parks and hotels.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘We highly recommend the Dentons Poland team for their exceptional legal services in the construction sector. Their expertise in negotiating complex construction agreements and cooperation with other technical consultant firms sets them apart.'
‘Knowledge, detail orientation, business acumen.’
‘Great competencies in negotiations, experience and practice.’
‘The construction disputes team at Dentons combines legal excellence with a deep understanding of the industry. They get to the heart of the most complex legal and technical issues, understanding the client's needs in a particular situation and proposing solutions that meet those needs.’
‘We have had the pleasure of working with Agnieszka Wojciechowska, head of the construction disputes practice in Warsaw. We enjoy working with her and have great respect for her outstanding knowledge and experience in construction disputes. She stands out for her understanding of complex technical and engineering issues and her business-oriented approach.’
‘Our collaboration is strengthened by the presence of Piotr Staniszewski, whose devotion to the company's matters exceeds the legal relationship. Piotr often comes back with certain suggestions which may be of interest to the company.’

Key clients

Paprec Group
Doosan Enerbility
Doosan Lentjes
Pinggao Group
Shanghai Electric Power Construction
Saipem
Techint
Constructiones Rubau
Rover Infraestructuras
Rubau Polska
Ghelamco
Data4 Group
Hines
Inopa
Compal Electronics
POC Partners
Virako

Work highlights

Providing dispute avoidance services to TIRU S.A., in connection with a contract for the construction of a power unit fueled by waste derived from municipal sorting residues.
Advising Taiwanese company, Compal Electronics on its expansion into Poland and an investment in the construction of an electronic components factory.