DLA Piper Gizinski Kycia sp.k. is a one-stop-shop for energy matters, advising clients on all aspects of energy projects such as regulatory frameworks, trading structures, financing arrangements and disputes. The team is widely recognised in the renewables sector, where it support investors, developers and corporates throughout the full lifecycle of energy projects. Practice head Oskar Waluśkiewicz handles complex renewables M&A mandates, acting for sponsors and infrastructure funds while Jacek Giziński is well regarded for his knowledge of energy regulation, PPA structuring and nuclear projects. Mateusz Koszel and Klaudia Lorent handle transactions in the Polish renewable energy and infrastructure markets and Karolina Mądrzycka advises on cross-border energy transactions, including high-value solar and hybrid portfolios.
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Testimonials
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- Jacek Gizinski and his team have a very deep understanding of the Polish energy M&A market and can advise on any potential setup for a transaction.
- Jacek is capable of pinpointing the real issues of a transaction and providing viable, business-driven solutions.
- ‘Oskar Waluskiewicz is the talented partner to go to. He knows the energy sector very well.’
- ‘I appreciate the good quality of work and timing in which they provide legal services.’
- ‘Jacek Giziński - head of real estate department is also involved in the project, always well prepared, very professional lawyer. Oskar Waluśkiewicz - great negotiations skills, always available lawyer, experienced and business-oriented.’
- ‘Their due-diligence work was crisp and insightful, surfacing what mattered and filtering out the noise. Communication was seamless across work streams and jurisdictions, with documents that were clean, precise, and on point. Overall, true partner-mindset advisors who added real value at every stage.’
- ‘Individuals make the team. Adaptation to the client's expectations and understanding of their needs, response time, flexibility, and of course experience and competence.’
- ‘Both Jacek Gizinski, partner, and Karolina Madrzycka, counsel, are open with respect to contacts, very responsive, and trying to offer all services that could be useful.’
- ‘Their deep expertise in the renewables sector, combined with a strong commercial mindset, ensures practical, business-oriented solutions.'
- ‘Jacek Giziński and Karolina Mądrzycka are outstanding professionals who consistently demonstrate exceptional legal expertise and a strong commitment to meeting every client need. Their proactive approach, attention to detail, and ability to deliver practical, business-oriented solutions make them highly valued partners in any project.’
Key clients
- Lightsource Development Polska
- Better Energy Poland Holding
- Virya Energy
- Eolus Poland
- GreenVolt
- Lightsource bp
- OX2 (including OX2 AB, OX2 Polska)
- EDP (including EDP Renewables, EDP Energy Polska, EDP Commercial)
- Respect Energy
- RWE
- Mashav Energia
- Aquila Capital Investment
- Recurrent Energy (previously Canadian Solar Construction)
- Green Genius (previously Modus)
- EuroEnergy
- PGE (including PGE S.A. PGE EO)
- BASF Corporation
- Green Capital S.A.
- Galileo
- ib vogt GmbH
Work highlights
Advised EDP Renewables Polska on the PLN 1.15bn sale of a portfolio of renewable energy power plants to ORLEN S.A., including solar and wind projects with a combined capacity of over 300 MW.
Advised ib vogt GmbH Poland on the sale of a 117 MWp portfolio of photovoltaic farms to Qualitas Energy.
Advised eight SPVs from the Pad-Res group on the project financing of a 60.45 MW portfolio of 12 photovoltaic projects across Poland by Bank Millennium S.A..
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Oskar Waluśkiewicz
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
Oskar Waluśkiewicz; Jacek Giziński
Other key lawyers
Mateusz Koszel; Klaudia Lorent; Karolina Mądrzycka