The energy team at Octo Legal leverages its ‘strong regulatory background and commercial awareness’ when assisting clients in the electricity and gas markets, advising on matters related to distribution, generation and storage of electricity, gas and LNG. Filip Opoka leads the team alongside Maciej Wesołowski; both lawyers have extensive experience in advising entities from the energy and gas sectors. Sylwia Przytulska is also a key member of the team.
Testimonials
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‘Filip Opoka stands out for his high level of expertise in energy law. Large transactions with involvement in Germany and Poland are handled with a high level of commitment and speed, during which Filip is always available as a contact person. He has a high level of organisational talent, so that even complex transnational procedures can be implemented effectively.’
‘The practice is unique as it combines strong regulatory background and commercial awareness. Their understanding of energy matters and ability to translate this into digestible language is to be noted.’
Key clients
- DKV Euro Service
- Operator Gazociągów Przesyłowych Gaz-System
Work highlights
- Advised Elektrownia Wiatrowa Baltica 2 and Elektrownia Wiatrowa Baltica 3 on obtaining investment approval for an offshore wind farm from the President of the Energy Regulatory Office and the European Commission.
- Advising the Polish Association of Alternative Fuels on a legislative ammendment to the Act on Electromobility and Alternative Fuels.