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Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak

Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak

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Poland

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Energy and natural resources

Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak advises across the traditional and renewable energy spectrum focusing on the offshore and onshore wind, PV, biogas and BESS sectors. The team has advised clients on several corporate power purchase agreements. Krzysztof Cichocki has extensive experience in advising clients on development and construction of both conventional and renewable energy power plants, as well as being involved in numerous M&A transactions in the energy and mining sectors, representing buyers, sellers and JV partners. Zbyszko Wizner specialises in energy law, as well as construction and infrastructure projects, including construction contracts and those subject to public procurement procedures, and handles administrative and court proceedings related to the energy sector.
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Testimonials

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  • SK&S has one of the strongest energy and infrastructure teams in Poland. We have worked on a number of projects together. Great knowledge of the market and regulatory framework.
  • Krzysztof Cichocki has a great market reputation and is well connected to the business. Usually, I see him as a leader in transaction negotiations. Tomasz Mladowski is a new partner with top-notch regulatory knowledge that is hard to compete with.
  • The practice distinguishes itself through top-tier expertise, exceptional responsiveness, and a strong client-centric approach. Clients value the team’s ability to provide clear, practical advice almost immediately, supported by deep legal knowledge and real-world experience. They deliver not only precise legal analysis but also actionable, business-oriented solutions, combining speed, competence, and an exceptionally collaborative style.
  • Tomasz Młodawski and Ewa Biniewicz are trustworthy lawyers with extensive knowledge who proactively respond to clients' needs. They are flexible and supportive.
  • ‘The team is extremely oriented on the client needs, able to provide flexible support even under constantly changing requirements of a highly pitched commercial negotiation, without unnecessarily falling back on overly complex structures. Lean, task-driven, and adaptable.’
  • ‘SK&S has a market-leading energy and infrastructure practice. The team led by Krzysztof Cichocki brings together a unique set of capabilities in the Polish market, combining an impressive transactional track record with profound expertise in energy regulation.’

Key clients

  • Economico Management Limited
  • Enea Nowa Energia sp. z o.o.
  • Hynfra Energy Storage
  • Resinvest
  • Alternus Clean Energy, Inc.
  • Axpo Polska
  • Enea Operator Sp. z o.o.
  • Grupo Cobra
  • IBC Solar Energy
  • Lucent Renewables
  • Mithra Energy
  • Ørsted

Work highlights

Acted as exclusive Polish counsel to Ørsted (supporting Hengeler Mueller as international lead counsel) in the finalisation of the transactional stage of Baltica 2 offshore wind project of a total capacity of approx. 1.5 GW, in partnership with PGE, being a strategic project for the entire Polish energy sector.
Advised Axpo Polska on the development of a new service in relation to optimisation of BESS assets and negotiated pioneer BESS-optimisation service contracts covering the BESS assets with an installed capacity exceeding 200 MW, including the 50 MW Budzyń BESS project developed by EDPR.
Advised ResInvest in the acquisition of Polish CEZ companies operating conventional assets, including two hard coal-fired power plants, Skawina (490 MW) and Chorzów (204 MW electrical, 500 MW thermal), with the aim of greening the conventional assets.
Practice head

Krzysztof Cichocki; Zbyszko Wizner

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