Energy & Natural Resources
The energy and natural resources sector is one of the most dynamic areas of the economy, requiring specialist knowledge to succeed in a market shaped by shifting geopolitical conditions, evolving societal expectations, and a growing body of complex regulations.
Businesses operating in this sector face a broad spectrum of legal challenges, whether they are developing gas infrastructure, investing in new technologies, or constructing solar, wind, and coal power stations.
Our lawyers can help navigate the applicable laws, drawing on their extensive experience working with energy and natural resources companies and advising on all manner of transactions, infrastructure development projects, and regulatory matters.
We assist clients in securing the necessary licences and permits, making informed business decisions, and preparing all required documents, including contracts and applications. When disputes arise, we represent clients in court proceedings.
We advise oil, gas, and other natural resources companies, industrial manufacturers, and renewable energy businesses. For complex projects, we work closely with colleagues specialising in construction and public procurement to provide comprehensive support.
Whatever the situation, our main goal is to provide solutions that ensure business continuity, sustainability, and security in an ever-changing market.
Focus areas
- RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
- INFRASTRUCTURE
Focus areas
- Renewable Energy Resources
- Zoning, construction, and environmental matters – including RES-specific decisions and permits, regulatory compliance with RES support schemes, construction authority requirements (particularly those pertaining to energy commissioning), and bankability assessments.
- Project development and management contracts – including EPC, BOP, DMA, EPCM, CMA, and O&M agreements.
- Energy trading and commercial contracts – including long-term PPAs, energy exchange trading, carbon allowance contracts, and RES certificates (CPA under the previous support scheme).
- Regulatory matters – including concession proceedings for the generation, distribution, and trading of electricity, and other proceedings before the Polish Energy Regulatory Office.
- Acquisitions and disposals – including portfolio transactions structured as share or asset deals.
- Infrastructure
Renewable Energy Resources
Our lawyers have ample experience advising on wind projects (onshore and offshore), solar power plants, waste-to-energy facilities, and other renewable energy sources, as well as handling the legal aspects of domestic and cross-border transactions. Our advice covers the full lifecycle of a project:
Infrastructure
We have worked on a broad range of infrastructure projects, including power plants (gas, coal, and renewables), roads and highways, rail, telecoms, oil and gas infrastructure, stadiums, cargo terminals, production facilities, and other complex developments.
Our team works closely with colleagues from other practice areas to provide comprehensive advice on all aspects of infrastructure projects and transactions – from construction and environmental issues to regulatory requirements and public law matters such as concessions, PPPs, and public procurement.
We act for clients across a wide range of sectors, notably: energy, oil and gas, construction, real estate, rail, aviation, automotive, telecoms, and heavy industry.
Practical experience of energy-related projects.
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