Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k.‘s energy and infrastructure practice is adept at handling matters across all subsectors of the energy sphere, including nuclear, coal, oil and gas, and particularly renewables, frequently guiding clients through onshore and offshore wind projects, and providing expertise on new technologies such as hydrogen. Piotr Ciepiela is noteworthy for his focus on investments and transactions, particularly from the regulatory and environmental perspectives. Since publication, Tomasz Krzyżowski has taken over leadership of the practice.
Testimonials
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‘The people we work with are very open-minded, creative and professional, able to solve problems.'
‘Their experience and our long-lasting relationship allow us to consult on all critical matters if necessary. The ability to handle sophisticated matters is their strength. Throughout our collaboration, I was able to observe good work organisation on their part, even in really complex matters, as well as a great adaptability in case of changing circumstances, demonstrating a clear competence and expertise in the field.'
'What especially stands out is the ability of Baker McKenzie lawyers to break down complex legal matters and clearly present them to ensure complete understanding by their clients. The team comes across as commercially well-oriented, with a clear focus on identifying and understanding the business goals and restraints of the client.'
‘I was very impressed with the team, they were extremely responsive and proactive. They understand and handle complex and sophisticated matters quickly, providing us with clear synthesised guidance, backed up with extensive and thoroughly researched analysis.'
‘I think they are a really professional team always ready to support me and my colleagues. I felt that Baker McKenzie is a professional team with deeper insights into what is going on in offshore as they seem to know all the key stakeholders as they have worked with many of them in some past projects.’
Key clients
- ORLEN S.A. (formerly PKN ORLEN S.A.)
- SeaWind Polska Sp. z o.o.
- Wind Power Development A/S
- Synthos Green Energy S.A.
- Innerbaltic Sp. z o.o.
- NGK Cermaics Polska Sp. z o.o.
- Enefit Green sp. z o.o.
- PFR Investment Fund of Non-Public Assets (FIZ AN)
Work highlights
- Advised ORLEN S.A. on the acquisition of a network of 185 fuel stations in Hungary and Slovakia from MOL Group.
- Advised ORLEN S.A. on the development of offshore wind projects in the Baltic States.
- Advising Synthos Green Energy S.A. on Polish nuclear law amendments for Small Modular Reactor projects.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tomasz Krzyżowski