Rymarz Zdort Maruta offers a full range of legal services regarding energy and natural resources. The team has particular expertise in the development of complex projects concerning natural gas-fired plants, PV and wind farms, M&A transactions and trading issues. The team advises on crucial segments of the sector – conventional energy, photovoltaic projects, nuclear energy, renewable energy sources and climate change. Marek Durski leads the team, advising a broad spectrum of clients involved in the energy business in Poland on matters such as licensing issues, tariffs and regulatory disputes. Lukasz Lech specialises in providing legal advice on M&A transactions, regulatory issues and project contracts in the renewable energy sector while Adrian Augustyniak focuses on M&A transactions and regulatory issues in connection with renewable energy, gaseous fuels, liquid fuels and heat.
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Testimonials
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- The firm’s M&A team combines outstanding legal expertise with practical industry insight, delivering strategic solutions for every transaction. Clients value their seamless digital processes, creative problem-solving, and multidisciplinary approach, which ensures risk mitigation and efficient deal closure. Compared to other firms, their innovative use of technology and close client collaboration truly set them apart in the dynamic M&A market.
- ‘Working with Marek Durski’s team has been a really positive experience. They combine strong industry knowledge with a very practical, results-oriented approach, which gave me confidence that our matters were in good hands.’
- ‘Marek Durski truly stands out as a highly skilled expert with exceptional knowledge of the energy and natural resources sector.'
- ‘The team has been actively involved in a wide range of projects across the sector, which provides them with a comprehensive view of market trends, legal solutions, and best practices that can be effectively translated into practical, value-added advice for clients.’
- ‘One of the standout individuals is a partner Marek Durski who ranks among the most experienced energy lawyers on the market, with a deep, historically grounded understanding of the sector and its key players.'
- ‘The team is experienced in energy and natural resources project. They are involved into complex deals. The energy expertise is growing based on the M&A and corporate experience of the firm in general.’
- ‘Excellent responsiveness, grasp of the client needs and transaction goals, legal and business issues, timelines, and alternative approaches. Always strives to keep things practical, understandable, and productive.’
- ‘Very responsive and dedicated team, with in-depth knowledge of the sector.’
Key clients
- PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A.
- Northland Power Inc.
- Ocean Winds (OW)
- Pro Vento Energia sp. z o.o.
- ORLEN Group
- Last Energy Inc
- Enlight Renewable Energy
- EDP Renewables
- Aberdeen Capital Management LLC
- Dalkia Polska
- Bioagra S.A.
- VITOL
- Eurowind Energy A/S
- BIOVIDA
- EWE AG
- Polenergia S.A.
- Electricite de France, EDF Group
- Fortum Power and Heat Polska Sp. z o.o.
- Veolia Energia Polska SA
- Hystar AS
Work highlights
Advised PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A. in the implementation of amulti-phase investment project involving the construction of an offshore wind farm with a planned capacity of approximately 1.5 GW.
Acting as lead local counsel to Ocean Wind in connection with the project financing of the client’s first offshore wind farm project (BC-Wind) in Poland.
Advised on a number of projects involving members of the Northland Power Inc. group, including: |(i) acting as Polish counsel on the planned acquisition of four BESS projects in Poland (total 700 MW), (ii) advising since 2020 on the Baltic Power offshore wind farm (up to 1.2 GW) and its joint venture with PKN ORLEN, and (iii) assisting in creating a joint venture with Energa Wytwarzanie S.A. to provide asset management services for offshore wind farms, including Baltic Power scheduled for 2026.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Marek Durski
Other key lawyers
Lukasz Lech; Adrian Augustyniak