CMS is known for providing end-to-end legal solutions across the entire energy and natural resources spectrum, with the team guiding clients through asset acquisition, obtaining licenses and concessions, zoning, planning and construction permits as well as environmental approvals and ESG compliance. The firm also assists with project financing, negotiating project agreements and day-to-day operational advice, with particular strength in sectors including nuclear, SMRs and transmission networks. Practice head Marcin Bejm advises on the acquisition, construction and development of key infrastructure assets, project finance, PPPs and concessions. Łukasz Szatkowski lends his expertise in both conventional and renewable energy projects while Angelika Szufel is known for her handling of renewable energy and infrastructure development.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- Kacper Stanosz - High professional standards, excellent expertise, the ability to deeply analyze problems, and exceptional responsiveness. Łukasz Szatkowski - A practice leader who demonstrates strong management skills in the energy practice, effectively distributing tasks within the team and ensuring optimal collaboration. Marcin Bejm - An exceptionally competent and business-focused advisor, fully conscious of the importance of engaging top-tier experts to strengthen the team’s capabilities and performance.
- The team presents extensive expertise in the field of energy and renewable projects. They are always up to date and consistently diligent. Moreover, it is a truly large team — well-suited to the challenges faced by renewable energy investors.
- ‘Efficient collaboration with bespoke knowledge of issues.’
- ‘Large team with broad coverage. Some outstanding individuals.’
- ‘Marcin Bejm stands out as partner responsible for large infrastructure projects and EPC works. He is not only outstanding lawyer but also skilled manager and people-person.’
- ‘The energy team at CMS is very well experienced. They worked on many projects and this gives them a big advantage in finding the best strategy or solution.’
Key clients
- Axpo
- Central European Petroleum
- ČEZ Group
- Eesti Gaas/Elenger
- ENERGA
- Equinor
- Grupa Azoty
- KGHM
- PGE
- PGNiG
- Operator Gazociągów Przesyłowych GAZ-SYSTEM
- Orlen
Work highlights
Advised Equinor and Polenergia on the project financing of their 1.44 GW Baltic offshore wind portfolio.
Advised Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe on the development and financing of a large-scale nuclear power plant.
Advised Solterra Brand Services on a strategic framework agreement with Pacific Green for up to 400 MW of BESS projects in Poland and on the acquisition of a 35 MW standalone energy storage system.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Marcin Bejm
Other key lawyers
Łukasz Szatkowski; Angelika Szufel