The energy practice at Dentons is recognised as a go-to for a diverse range of clients, including energy companies, infrastructure funds and new market entrants, who all benefit from the team’s multifaceted capabilities in finance and tax in support the life cycle of their energy projects. The firm supports cross-border transactions in conventional and renewable energy, and provides assistance with regulatory matters across Europe.  Christian Schnell, co-leads the practice, specialises in renewable energy and is well-regarded for his domestic and regional understanding of the energy market. Marceli Kasperkiewicz assists the team through his handling of renewable energy, particularly onshore wind projects. New team co-lead Piotr Ciołkowski joined the practice from CMS in November 2024, while Zofia Szewczuk joined the team from Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k. in February 2025.

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Key clients

  • Neo Energy Group
  • Uniper
  • Sonnedix
  • Vorn Bioenergy
  • UAB Ignitis Renewables
  • Greencells Group
  • Polenergia
  • VSB Group
  • Veolia
  • Cero Generation
  • Eiffel Investment Group
  • Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
  • Obton
  • P Capital Partners
  • European Energy
  • STEAG

Work highlights

  • Advised Neo Energy Group on the sale of 100% of shares in two companies developing wind farm projects.
  • Advised Polenergia on the acquisition of a controlling stake in Naxxar Wind Farm Four.
  • Advised Cero Generation, a European solar developer, on the sale of a portfolio of solar projects.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Zofia Szewczuk
Dentons
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Piotr Ciołkowski
Dentons

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Christian Schnell, Piotr Ciołkowski

Other key lawyers

Marceli Kasperkiewicz: Zofia Szewczuk