Energy and natural resources

CMS

The ‘extremely knowledgeable’ team at CMS provides comprehensive advice across the entire spectrum of the energy and natural resources sector, bringing strength to asset acquisition, licenses and tariff regulations. Having expanded its sector capabilities to include specialised areas such as defence, civil procurement and aerospace, the team assists on a wide range of projects, surrounding small modular reactors, offshore wind and urban regeneration, amongst others. Leading the practice is Marcin Bejm, whose extensive portfolio includes handling infrastructure assets, project finance and PPP. The wider team consists of Łukasz Szatkowski, whose recent work includes renewable energy initiatives, particularly in the wind and solar sectors, and public sector matter specialist Angelika Szufel. Piotr Ciołkowski departed the firm in October 2024.

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Testimonials

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‘The team has a great knowledge and experience in the energy sector. Regardless of whether the issue is a regulatory or transactional matter - they can provide appropriate advice. An additional advantage is the possibility of creating inter-industry teams within the law firm.’
‘Łukasz Szatkowski: in addition to being very competent, he has the rare ability to take a practical approach to complex legal issues.'
‘We really appreciate cooperation with the CMS team during our environmental and permitting issues. The team was experienced in similar cases and we admired their expertise.’
‘The CMS team is extremely knowledgeable, fast and helpful.’
‘Lukasz Szatkowski is an exceptional lawyer who offers something you can't get anywhere else. Our company is one of the largest energy companies in Central Europe, and has been working with Lukasz for over 15 years.'
‘The CMS team is a solid, and has shown extensive general knowledge and a great attention to detail.'
‘Very competent and experienced team following the latest developments of the energy market.’
‘Very strong practice for renewables work, particularly on the large financing and transaction deals.'

Key clients

CalEnergy Resources
Central European Petroleum
ČEZ Group
Przedsiębiorstwo Usług Komunalnych sp. z o. o.
ENERGA
Equinor
Green Investment Group
Grupa Azoty Polyolefins
KGHM
PGE
PGNiG
Operator Gazociągów Przesyłowych GAZ-SYSTEM
Orlen
Polish Development Fund (PFR)
Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe
Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne (PSE)
SSE Renewables
TGE GAS Engineering
Żabka Polska

Work highlights

Advised Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe, on its development and financing of a nuclear power plant.
Advised Operator Gazociągów Przesyłowych GAZ-SYSTEM, on its Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) project.
Advised ORLEN SA and Energa SA on financing the construction of a 750 MW combined cycle gas power plant.

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