POLAND Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Tomasz Młodawski, Krzysztof Cichocki, Łukasz Wyszomirski and Krzysztof Fasula Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak
Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak (SK&S) is a leading in- dependent Polish law firm, advising domestic and in- ternational clients on complex regulatory, transactional and contentious matters. Established in 1991, the firm has a team of about 200 lawyers, and provides com- prehensive advice across the full life cycle of energy projects and operations. It supports clients investing in energy infrastructure, including generation assets, networks, storage and DSR resources, assisting with permitting, real estate rights, financing, offtake agree-
ments, public support schemes and construction con- tracts. The team advises on transactions, including identifying targets, conducting due diligence and ne- gotiating agreements. The practice covers regulatory compliance in energy, fuels and emissions markets, including licensing, reporting and REMIT/MAR frame- works. It represents clients in regulatory disputes and advises on energy procurement optimisation, including contract negotiations, tender, and DSR programmes, as well as on project finance for sponsors and lenders.
Authors
Tomasz Młodawski is a partner at SK&S. He specialises in energy law, with a focus on regulations for the
Łukasz Wyszomirski is a partner at SK&K, and head of the environmental protection department. He supports clients in preparing and implementing complex infrastructure projects, primarily in the energy sector, and in
power, gas, and district heating sectors. Advises and represents entrepreneurs in regulatory disputes, as well as in connection with the implementation of projects (including contracts related to the commercialisation stage such as PPAs and BESS optimisation contracts). Advises end customers on the optimisation of energy costs. His practice also covers consultancy and representation in the field of natural resources.
the acquisition/divestment of such projects. He advises at all stages of the investment process – ie, real estate acquisition, permitting and contracting (EPC, technology supply, O&M). He also advises on environmental and waste management matters, and represents clients in disputes in this area. Łukasz has authored publications on administrative law, was editor-in-chief of the newest commentary to the Act on Waste, and co-authored a commentary on the Administrative Procedure Code.
Krzysztof Cichocki is a partner at SK&S, and head of the energy law department. His expertise covers energy law, public procurement and real estate law. He advises on construction and infrastructure
Krzysztof Fasula is an associate at SK&S. He specialises in civil and energy law, with a particular focus on the regulation of the electricity and
projects, and has extensive experience in industrial (greenfield) projects in special economic zones. He also advises on real estate loan transactions and construction contracts (FIDIC and non-FIDIC), including public procurement procedures, as well as in administrative proceedings concerned with construction projects. Krzysztof is a member of the Energy Law Group.
gas sector. He has experience in advising on infrastructure projects, including renewable energy projects and grid development. He advises on the functioning of the electricity market, with a particular focus on the balancing market, and participates in negotiating energy trading agreements. Krzysztof provides legal support in matters relating to distribution services, grid connection and support mechanisms. He represents clients in regulatory disputes before the President of the Energy Regulatory Office and the common courts.
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