Linklaters‘ energy and natural resources practice is well versed in advising on issues across the gamut of energy subsectors, including oil and gas, electricity, and nuclear. Its client roster includes major international and domestic investors, electricity companies, governments, and financial institutions. The team is also increasingly active in renewables matters, advising on the construction, development, and financing of wind farms and photovoltaic projects. Patryk Figiel leads the practice, capably assisted by administrative and public law expert Jakub Dąbrowski and New York-qualified Natalia Mikołajczyk.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Jakub Dąbrowski - very efficient and reliable. Pleasure to work with.’

  • 'The firm has strong market reputation and recognition.'

  • ‘Jakub Dąbrowski manages the team and is a true expect in this field. Very responsive. Offers a pragmatic and solution-focused approach.'

Key clients

  • Baltic Power
  • BNP Paribas
  • EBRD
  • Iberdrola
  • Ignits Group
  • Marguerite
  • Mirova
  • Nestlé Polska
  • Northland Power
  • PAD RES
  • Pomerania Wind Farm
  • Société Générale

Work highlights

  • Advised Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, on its investment in Sunly, an independent power producer, as part of a €200m fundraising.
  • Advised Pomerania Wind Farm sp. z o.o. on the legal aspects of the development process of a 100MW onshore wind farm.
  • Advised PAD RES, a Polish renewable energy developer, on the financing of the construction of a solar park project in Genowefa with a total capacity of 35MW.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Patryk Figiel

Other key lawyers

Jakub Dąbrowski, Natalia Mikołajczyk