Clifford Chance‘s energy and resources group is a key point of call for investors, financial institutions, banks, and infrastructure funds who seek support across the entire lifecycle of their energy projects. The team is adept at handling greenfield, photovoltaic, wind farm, and power plant projects, advising on their acquisition, construction, financing and development. Paweł Puacz helms the practice, with experience in both conventional and renewable energy.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The lawyers from CC represent the highest level of professionalism.’

  • 'Very efficient, ability to deliver within short time frame, excellent services and ability to handle complex transactions, go the extra mile.'

  • 'Highly relevant background and experiences in the underlying industry.'

Key clients

  • TotalEnergies
  • Vitol
  • R.Power
  • Taaleri Energia
  • Eiffel Investment Group
  • PAD RES
  • Helios Energy Investments
  • RWE
  • RP Global
  • FRV
  • Marguerite
  • Eurowatt

Work highlights

  • Advised TotalEnergies on the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Polska Grupa Biogazowa.
  • Advised Vitol on the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Vortex Energy.
  • Advised RP Global and its partner Marguerite, the pan-European infrastructure investor, through its Marguerite I fund, on the disposal of 100% of Aeolus, which owns the Kukinia and Tychowo onshore wind farms, to ENGIE Zielona Energia, part of ENGIE.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Paweł Puacz

Other key lawyers

Marcin Markowski, Izabela Cybulska, Anna Pawłowska, Adrian Król