The energy and natural resources practice at SSW has a ‘highly business-oriented approach’ and wide expertise in advising on natural resources, from oil and gas to gravel, metals, and black coal, spanning across the infrastructure, geological and mining sectors. It is also adept at advising on renewable energy issues and has recently been particularly active in supporting clients with acquiring and constructing wind farms and photovoltaic plants, in addition to guiding them through regulatory requirements imposed by EU grid codes and obtaining electricity production concessions. Leading the team is Dominik Strzałkowski, an expert in energy-related regulatory matters, commercial contracts and transactional issues. Other key names to note include Piotr Spaczyński, who focuses his practice on arbitration proceedings and matters related to the exploration of natural resources in Poland, and Anita Palukiewicz, who is highly experienced in administrative matters related to licences for exploration, licensing and production of mineral deposits.
Testimonials
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‘The SSW energy and natural resources practice has long-lasting experience in renewables in Poland.'
'Due to their broad experience gathered when cooperating with a lot of clients they are able to work on complex transactions which involve also external stakeholders like banks and financing institutions. Knowing many perspectives they are able to propose solutions which are accepted by many involved parties, sometimes with conflicting interests.'
Key clients
- Baltic Power (JV by PKN Orlen and Northland Power)
- NextEnergy Capital