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Squire Patton Boggs Krześniak sp.k.
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Poland > Energy and natural resources Tier 3

The team at Squire Patton Boggs Krześniak sp.k. specialises in the renewable energy sector, advising on matters related to wind and photovoltaic project development, contractual and power purchase agreements, and hydrocarbons. It also supports clients with dispute resolution, including litigations and arbitrations relating to long-term offtake contracts and wind farm construction. Key contacts include Eligiusz Krzesniak, who advises on all aspects of the development, acquisition, disposal,and funding of energy assets, and Paweł Magierowski, who is praised by clients for his knowledge of renewables, conventional, low-carbon, nuclear and thermal power matters.

Practice head(s):

Eligiusz Krześniak; Paweł Magierowski

Testimonials

‘Good knowledge of the sector, our business and our company, close to the internal team and able to cover a large range of matters.’

‘Eligiusz Krześniak: very commercially orientated, versatile and always available.’

‘Paweł Magierowski: good knowledge of the sector and the business, good availability, close to the business and always ready to help.’

‘The lawyers working in this law firm understand the client’s business, goals, needs and always adjust their legal strategy to the current situation. The team is very responsive.’

‘I value the following qualities: responsiveness, strategic thinking to achieve the goals, engagement in the cases .’

‘Current, comprehensive, and commercial along with the ability to consider aspects and repercussions beyond the litigation itself.’

‘The team is able to work efficiently, is responsive and demonstrates the ability to adapt to unfolding and new challenges.’

‘Eligiusz Krześniak – deep knowledge of the governing law, thinks commercially and strategically, ability to articulate arguments and reasoning to non-legal professionals in a manner that improves consideration of the bigger picture.’

Key clients

ACCIONA Energy

Enerco/Invenergy LLC

MPF Foundation

Wircon GmbH

Bauer Publishing House

Eurowatt

Amcor Group

Helios Aragón Pte Ltd. / Helios Poland

Work highlights

  • Advised ACCIONA Energy on several wind and PV acquisitions.
  • Advising Invenergy on corporate and contractual restructuring matters related to wind farm projects.

Poland > Banking and finance Tier 4

Squire Patton Boggs Krześniak sp.k. counts financial institutions, investors, suppliers and customers, as well as regulatory authorities, within its broad client roster. A key area of activity for the firm is acting as local counsel for internationally-financed business operations in cases where a Polish subsidiary is involved. Acquisition, asset-based and real estate financings also make up a large proportion of the team’s mandates, with an increasing focus on working for the borrower. Małgorzata Olech spearheads the practice. Michał Smolny departed for Eversheds Sutherland Poland in December 2022.

Practice head(s):

Małgorzata Olech

Key clients

Interhealth Canada Limited

Enerco

Invenergy

PZU

KAEFER Isoliertechnik GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft

Ligentia Group

Work highlights

  • Advised Ligentia Group on negotiating financing for the acquisition of 100% of the shares in VGL Solid Group, a major Polish logistics and freight forwarding specialist.

Poland > Employment Tier 4

At Squire Patton Boggs Krześniak sp.k., the labour and employment practice has expertise in the technology, financial services, media, manufacturing and energy sectors. The practice regularly handles matters related to investigations, whistleblowing, diversity and inclusion, as well as the globalisation of HR policies and procedures. Practice head Małgorzata Grzelak has significant experience handling employee dismissals, reorganisation projects and mass redundancies.

Practice head(s):

Małgorzata Grzelak

Testimonials

‘Customer-oriented approach, throughout analysis, comprehensive advice, always with a view of de-risking the client.’

‘Małgorzata Grzelak has a great understanding of our needs, is very efficient, has my trust.’

‘The team consistently demonstrates a prompt and efficient approach to communication, ensuring that all enquiries are addressed in a timely manner. They are always readily available to provide updates and guidance throughout the legal process. They are able to cut through the waffle to deliver legal advice that is commercial, pragmatic and easy to translate to the business.’

‘I highly recommend the lead of the employment law team in Poland, Małgorzata Grzelak, who is highly responsive, and able to give commercial and pragmatic advice on a variety of legal issues.’

‘Flexibility, ability to seek for new solutions, empathy and determination.’

‘The Squire Patton Boggs employment team are a really strong team who always make us feel like a priority.’

‘Exceptional availability and knowledge.’

Very professional, they cover many areas and immediately provide you with a person specialised in what you need. They are very proactive and quick in responses.’

Key clients

Broadridge

Ligentia

Poland > TMT Tier 4

High-value TMT transactional and regulatory matters form the core of the work undertaken by the group at Squire Patton Boggs Krześniak sp.k., in addition to IT projects involving technology outsourcing and online trading agreements. Managing partner and practice head Eligiusz Krześniak is praised by one client as a ‘top-notch expert and leader’, and he has particular expertise in advising clients from the telecoms sector. Senior associate Michał Matysiak rejoined Rymarz Zdort Maruta in June 2023.

Practice head(s):

Eligiusz Krześniak

Testimonials

‘Extremely knowledgeable and coherent local team with access to international practices acting based on up-to-date standards. Love to cooperate with them.’

‘Very knowledgeable, diligent and humble partners, who understand the business needs and customs in the industry.’

‘Eligiusz Krześniak is always on top of it and is on the cutting edge of arbitrations, an area with ever growing relevance in business relations in Poland. Top-notch expert and leader!’

Key clients

T-Mobile

Huawei

Bausch Health

Nokia Oyj

Roland International

DXC Technology

Smith & Nephew

Cubic Telecom

Aston Martin

Viber

Vodafone

Poland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 6

Squire Patton Boggs Krześniak sp.k.‘s Polish team forms part of a global M&A and corporate offering, and the team frequently advises clients on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, encompassing both public and private mandates. Marcin Wnukowski spearheads the practice with notable experience in the life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors.

Practice head(s):

Marcin Wnukowski

Other key lawyers:

Paweł Magierowski; Patrycja Pacholczak

Testimonials

‘Very fast and professional reaction to our requests. The rules of collaboration are very clear and transparent in all aspects.’

‘Marcin Wnukowski, who is serving us very well, understands our business needs. Collaboration with him is always on the top-quality level. Very fast reaction to our requests with clear explanation of different alternatives. We are treated as a special and important client.’

‘Very knowledgeable, very practical approach, easy to understand communication in particular among commercial teams, and good timing and sense of urgency.’

Key clients

Ligentia

Bausch Health Companies

Kongsberg Automotive

Acciona Energy

Coinfirm

OEC Group

MPF Foundation

Bimba y Lola

Valvoline

Work highlights

  • Advised Ligentia, a UK-based freight forwarding and logistics provider, on the acquisition of a 100% stake in Ligentia Poland, a Polish freight forwarding and logistics services provider, and its subsidiaries.
  • Advising Coinfirm, a major player in blockchain analytics and regtech for digital currencies and blockchain-based financial ecosystems, on establishing and expanding its presence and business activities in Poland.
  • Advising ACCIONA Energy, a Spanish company developing renewable energy projects, on acquiring a portfolio of four wind farm projects located in Poland from its developer.

Poland > Dispute resolution Tier 6

The dispute resolution practice at Squire Patton Boggs Krześniak sp.k. is active in representing clients in the energy and TMT sectors in particularl, with the insurance, corporate, real estate, and financial services industries also being areas of focus. Experienced litigator Eligiusz Krześniak and managing partner Elżbieta Żemojtel jointly lead the team. Paweł Bukiel is a key name to note in the arbitration space.

Practice head(s):

Eligiusz Krześniak; Elżbieta Żemojtel

Other key lawyers:

Justyna Dereszyńska; Paweł Bukiel

Testimonials

‘Dedicated person to each task.’

‘Elżbieta Żemojtel focuses on clients’ needs even if it’s against the short-term interest of the law firm.’

‘I want to highlight that the team is very professional. I always had open discussions during our meetings. In general, a very collaborative approach.’

‘Elżbieta Żemojtel is distinguished by the precision of capturing details and creating an image that perfectly captures the essence of the matter. She is very good in personal contact, removing any barrier and building trust on a high level.’

Key clients

Dalekovod

ACCIONA Energy

Mosty Capital Group

Generali

Republic of Ecuador

Work highlights

  • Representing ACCIONA Energy Poland in a dispute with a major Polish state-controlled energy operator regarding its attempt to terminate a long-term energy off-take agreement and compensation for the off-taker’s failure to perform.
  • Representing Dalekovod, a Croatian electrical engineering company, in a dispute with major electricity providers in Poland concerning the realisation of infrastructure investments on the energy network, including issues relating to contractual penalties and contract termination effectiveness.
  • Representing Generali, as an insurer of a major European manufacturer of certain food and beverage types, in a product safety case against one of its ingredients providers.

The firm: Squire Patton Boggs is one of the world’s strongest integrated law firms, providing insight at the point where law, business and government meet.

The firm gives clients a voice, supports their ambitions and is committed to working alongside them to achieve successful outcomes.

With a multidisciplinary team of more than 1,500 lawyers in 47 offices across 20 countries, Squire Patton Boggs provides unrivalled access to expertise, guidance and invaluable connections on the ground. The firm delivers a seamlessly connected service that operates on any scale – locally or globally – and encompasses virtually every matter, jurisdiction and market.

The firm offers solutions shaped by a clear, commercially-focused understanding of clients’ business. Its robust and open culture enables the firm to find the right answers quickly and effectively from committed teams who understand the geographic, sector or issue-specific challenges at hand. Recognising the impact of politics and regulation on businesses across the world today, the firm has a unique mix of world-renowned lobbying and political capabilities supporting clients across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia Pacific.

Squire Patton Boggs advises a diverse mix of clients – from long-established leading corporations to emerging businesses, startup visionaries and sovereign nations – whom the firm places at the core of everything it does.

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Aerospace, defence and government services
Automotive
Aviation
Brands and consumer products
Business immigration
Chemicals
Communications
Competition – antitrust
Construction and engineering
Corporate
Data privacy and cybersecurity
Energy and natural resources
Environmental, safety and health
Financial services
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Healthcare
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Industrial products
Infrastructure
Institutional investors
Intellectual property and technology
International dispute resolution
International trade
Labour and employment
Latin America
Life sciences
Litigation
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Pensions
Private investment funds
Public and infrastructure finance
Public policy
Real estate
Restructuring and insolvency
Retail
Sports and entertainment
Tax credit finance and community development
Tax strategy and benefits
Transportation, shipping and logistics
Contact : Mark Ruehlmann (chairman/global CEO)
Contact : Eligiusz Krze?niak (managing partner)
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Recognised as one of the world’s strongest integrated law firms, Squire Patton Boggs provides insight at the point where law, business and government meet.

Squire Patton Boggs gives clients a voice, supports their ambitions and is committed to working alongside them to achieve successful outcomes.

With a multidisciplinary team of more than 1,500 lawyers in 45 offices across 20 countries, Squire Patton Boggs provides unrivalled access to expertise, guidance and invaluable connections on the ground. The firm delivers a seamlessly connected service that operates on any scale – locally or globally – and encompasses virtually every matter, jurisdiction and market.

Squire Patton Boggs offers solutions shaped by a clear, commercially focused understanding of clients’ business. The firm’s robust and open culture enables us to find the right answers quickly and effectively from committed teams of lawyers who understand the geographic, sector or issue-specific challenges at hand. Recognising the impact of politics and regulation on businesses across the world today, Squire Patton Boggs has a unique mix of world-renowned lobbying and political capabilities supporting clients across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia Pacific.

The firm advises a diverse mix of clients – from long-established leading corporations to emerging businesses, startup visionaries and sovereign nations – whom the firm places at the core of everything it does.

Department Name Email Telephone
Chair/Global CEO Mark J. Ruehlmann