CMS boasts a sizeable energy and infrastructure team catering to some of the largest domestic and international players operating in the market, including oil refiners, gas companies, development and investment funds, and energy producers. The team is well versed in advising across heavy industry sectors such as chemical, petrochemical, metallurgical and mining, and it possesses expertise in renewables, environmental and ESG matters. Marcin Bejm heads up the practice, serving as a key contact for clients seeking advice on acquisition, construction, and development of infrastructure assets, project finance, PPPs and concessions. Other notable team members include Tomasz Minkiewicz, an expert in the oil and gas sector; and Łukasz Szatkowski, who is equally comfortable advising on both the conventional and renewable energy spaces. Angelika Szufel, who was recently promoted to counsel, stands out for her focus on the development of infrastructure and renewable projects. Since publication, Maciej Ziółkowski and Piotr Ciołkowski departed the firm in October and November 2024, respectively.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is experienced, business-focused, and provides concise advice that is fit for purpose. Part of the fee depends on the success of the project. The description of works in the billing process is accurate and easy to follow.’
‘This is a one-stop-shop energy practice, with a long presence on the market. CMS can help a range of clients from various sub-sectors. This is a big team that can handle major projects. ’
‘Łukasz Szatkowski - very client oriented, well anchored on the market, professional, down to earth.'
‘Andrzej Szostak and Angelika Szufel have a very good understanding of the specifics of working in the industry and carry out tasks with care. A big plus is that they easily understand the results that are expected.’
‘CMS lawyers work in many countries and have daily contact with many legislations, which gives them a broad perspective and allows them to transfer interesting and up-to-date legal concepts from other jurisdictions to Poland. The team has a very good reputation as one of the best energy and natural resources teams in the CEE. They are detailed, showing vast knowledge of the law, but also very practical.'
Key clients
- Afcon Renewable Energy Ltd
- BayWa r.e.
- CalEnergy Resources
- CEE Equity Partners
- Central European Petroleum
- ČEZ Group
- ENERGA
- Eolus Vind AB
- Equinor
- Fortum Power and Heat Poland
- Green Investment Group
- Grupa Azoty Polyolefins
- Grupa LOTOS
- ib vogt GmbH
- IGNITIS
- KGHM
- MOL
- PGE
- PGNiG
- Orlen
- Polish Development Fund (PFR)
- Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne (PSE)
- Solarpro Holding PLC
- Sonnedix
- Synthos
- Żabka Polska
Work highlights
- Advised the Lewandpol Group on a project to build a hybrid solar and wind farm, Kleczew Solar & Wind.
- Advised TotalEnergies Renewables on its acquisition of a portfolio of photovoltaic projects.
- Advised Żabka Polska on the preparation, negotiation and conclusion of three corporate VPPAs in Poland, one with Modus Asset Management and two with Qair Group.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
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Marcin Bejm