Dentons is known for advising on dispute resolution and dispute avoidance in both public and private construction sectors, covering the full spectrum of the construction process and contractual advice for private sector clients. The team advises on land acquisition, zoning, environmental requirements and building permits and public investment aid. Agnieszka Wojciechowska heads the construction disputes practice, with her practice spanning both the private and public sectors, including projects delivered under PPP models. Piotr Staniszewski leads the construction project department and represents foreign investors in entering the Polish real estate and construction market and advising on JV or institutional acquisitions. Adriana Mierzwa-Bronikowska has joined the team from DLA Piper.
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- The team has extensive expertise in the area of the management and financing of infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on the public-private partnership model.
- Adriana Mierzwa - Bronikowska, as a Partner managing the Infrastructure practice in Poland, has a very good understanding of the best market practices that should be reflected in the complex public-private partnership arrangements. She is a subject matter expert with a wide range of contacts. Piotr Gałązka, a Senior Associate in the Infrastructure practice, is a very diligent lawyer with a good focus on both detailed issues and broader risks and exposures. He is very responsive.
- ‘What we appreciate most is their ability to design innovative, tailor-made strategies that fit the unique challenges of our project. We value not only their legal knowledge but also their ability to see the bigger picture and guide us with clarity and confidence.’
- ‘What makes this team stand out is their unwavering focus on understanding our needs and finding the right solutions. They don’t offer one-size-fits-all advice — instead, they look for the approach that truly works best for us. We particularly value our collaboration with legal advisor Adriana Mierzwa Bronikowska, whose guidance and commitment have been especially impactful.’
- ‘Good approach to the client and communication skills.’
- ‘Dentons Poland team stands out for its deep sector expertise, agile client service, and collaborative approach across practice areas.’
Key clients
- PAPREC Group
- 1 Asset Management
- Ghelamco
- Data4 Group
- Doosan Group
- Cavatina
- Compal Electronics
- Saipem
- DRFG Real Estate
- Shanghai Electric Power Construction
- Rover Infraestructuras
- Rubau Group
Work highlights
Advising TIRU (PAPREC Group) on dispute avoidance services in relation to a recently developed Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plant in Poland.
Advised Brembo, a corporate involved in automotive disc brake technology, on its fourth investment in Poland.
Advising a consortium comprising Hutchison Ports Europe, Hutchison Ports Poland, and the Port of Felixstowe on the design, construction, and operation of the new Outer Port in Gdynia.
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Practice head
Agnieszka Wojciechowska; Piotr Staniszewski