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Energy and natural resources

Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka

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Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka‘s infrastructure and energy practice stands out as a key resource for entities operating in the conventional power, renewable energy, nuclear and cogeneration sectors, including major domestic and international energy producers. The team has substantial experience in advising on complex issues related to mining, infrastructure and waste management projects, and offers guidance on state aid, PPP and construction law issues within the energy sector. Marcin Krakowiak brings particular expertise in greenfield investments. Paweł Grzejszczak and Katarzyna Kuźma are also noteworthy, with the latter heading up the public procurement and environmental protection teams and serving as a key contact for energy companies seeking advice on these matters.

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  • ‘In my opinion, they have a very strong track record in the renewables and energy sector. At the same time, in addition to legal issues, they are able to approach topics from the business side.’

  • ‘Comprehensive approach to the case is definitely a strength of the team, which distinguishes them from other law firms.'

  • 'The solutions recommended by the team took into account not only the company's interests in a particular case, but also its leading policy and market position.'

  • 'Communication with the firm was at the highest level, all information was provided promptly in a clear and understandable form. We highly recommend this firm for cases. The team understands business and knows how to protect the client's interests.’

  • ‘Very profound knowledge of energy regulatory and market issues, including historical background, based on personal experience is of highest value.’

Key clients

  • Operator Gazociągów Przesyłowych Gaz-System S.A.
  • ATP PEP
  • Re Alloys sp. Z o. o.
  • ENGIE Zielona Energia (ENGIE Group; EPA: ENGI)
  • Tauron Group
  • PGE Energia Odnawialna (PGE Group)
  • Novavis Group SA
  • MET Renewables AG
  • Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (BME: SGRE)
  • T-mobile Polska S.A.
  • Urbaser S.A.U.

Work highlights

  • Advising Gaz-System on the construction of the Baltic Pipe project.
  • Advised ATP, a Danish pension fund, on the Polish aspects of its investment in the renewable energy business Better Energy.
  • Advised PGE Energia Odnawialna on the acquisition of projects for 28 photovoltaic power plants.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Paweł Grzejszczak

Paweł Grzejszczak

Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka

Partner in DZP's Infrastructure and Energy department who specialises in energy law, project finance transactions, privatisation projects, mergers and acquisitions and energy company restructuring projects. He advises clients in the energy, heating, fuel and gas sectors on all aspects of energy company operations, mainly on regulatory, transactional, investment performance, infrastructure project financing, commercial contract, state aid and public procurement issues. An expert in cogeneration and renewable energy investments. He advised on a project to build the first nuclear power plant in Poland. He acts for clients in litigation over energy sector regulations. An expert on European energy law.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marcin Krakowiak

Other key lawyers

Paweł Grzejszczak, Katarzyna Kuźma

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