The Dentons energy practice works alongside the firm’s other practices including banking and finance, infrastructure and environmental protection to provide end-to-end support on large-scale energy projects. The firm frequently assists energy companies, infrastructure funds and other stakeholders across the energy ecosystem. Practice head Piotr Ciołkowski has extensive experience in both conventional and renewable energy projects while joint head Christian Schnell advises international investors, developers and financial institutions on the development and financing of various energy projects. Maciej Ziółkowski focuses on regulatory and transactional aspects of the energy sector and Zofia Szewczuk supports international investors and developers on RES transactions.
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Testimonials
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- The Dentons team consists of widely respected energy law experts who advised in the conclusion of a wide range of industry transactions.
- Piotr Ciołkowski has been known in the industry for several years as an expert with in-depth knowledge of the energy industry market. He has been respected for his professional approach to clients and diligence in his work.
- ‘The team is highly professional and made it easy for us to enter the complex Polish market. They are helpful, client-oriented, and always focused on practical solutions.’
- ‘The team is relatively newly built and restructured, which translates into a high level of motivation, drive, and ambition to differentiate themselves in a competitive market. This manifests in an exceptional degree of diligence, responsiveness, and adaptability in their work. As part of one of the largest law firms, the practice benefits from immediate access to one of the broadest resource of legal specialists, allowing for support across disciplines. This structure enables the team to deliver complex, cross-sector solutions efficiently. Their fresh perspective, combined with the scale makes this practice particularly dynamic and well-positioned to meet the client's needs.’
- ‘Partner Piotr Ciołkowski is a highly experienced practitioner with an impressive depth of knowledge of the market, its key players, and its historical context. This perspective allows him to provide clients with not only legal expertise but also strategic insight grounded in a deep understanding of industry dynamics. He is strongly motivated and consistently driven to meet the highest professional standards, demonstrating a commitment to client service that sets him apart.’
- ‘Partner Piotr Ciołkowski is a standout advisor and a key reason why we continue to rely on Dentons. Piotr combines a profound knowledge of the energy sector with an impressive ability to solve problems and move transactions forward under tight deadlines. His commitment, availability, and leadership throughout our projects has been exemplary. He is pragmatic, decisive, and consistently provides advice that is both legally sound and commercially astute. I have also been impressed by the associates working under Piotr’s supervision—each of them demonstrates high technical skill, strong communication abilities, and a proactive attitude.'
Key clients
- Exus Renewables
- SWM
- Wento
- Gulermak
- Equitix
- Enefit
- Klara Renewables
- ARETE
- Greencells Group
- Unite
- Lightsource BP
- VSB Group
Work highlights
Advised VSB Group, aEuropean renewable energy developer, on the sale of the Miejska Górka 190 MW wind farm project in the Wielkopolskie province to Tauron.
Advised Exus Partners, on its entry into the Polish market through the acquisition of a 53 MW wind farm portfolio.
Advised mBank on the financing provided to BXF Energia for the development, construction, and operation of a 60 MW photovoltaic farm in Poland.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Piotr Ciołkowski; Christian Schnell
Other key lawyers
Maciej Ziółkowski; Zofia Szewczuk