Dentons has deep industry expertise with special strengths in sectors such as energy, rail, transport, infrastructure, defense and life sciences. The team has unique experience in negotiations and transactions, including full support for appeal procedures and representation at the National Appeal Chamber and in common courts. Practice head Anna Szymańska specialises in public procurement law and PPP, concessions for works and services, commercial and civil law, including contracts law. She advises on projects in the transport, energy, defence, security, municipal and urban infrastructure sectors. She represents bidders and awarding entities in tender proceedings, as well as in appeals before the National Appeal Chamber and courts.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Pro-business approach, effective results, very good knowledge.’
  • ‘Consistency in providing prompt and pertinent advice that meets our needs.’
  • ‘The team we work with stands out for its rare ability to combine top-tier legal expertise with a genuinely client-focused approach. Both partners and associates go beyond the letter of the law to understand the commercial realities in which their clients operate, ensuring their advice is not only technically sound but also highly practical.'
  • ‘Attorney Anna Szymańska is characterised by openness in communication, understanding of the client's needs and situation. She is a very committed and reliable person, characterised by a business approach to problems, not just a legal one, and has knowledge of the transport industry.’
  • ‘Very high quality and effective positve results of the cases before the Public Procurement Office/KIO.’
  • A competent team with extensive experience. Always available.

Key clients

  • Arriva RPd Relobus Kombud Modertrans Hutchison Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy Medtronic Impel group AMS S.A. Hochtief

Work highlights

Advised Arriva RP on public passenger rail transport tenders in the Polish voivodships of Podkarpackie, Podlaskie and Kujawsko-Pomorskie, providing legal support on public procurement, regulatory, contractual and state aid matters.
Advised the Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy on a public-private partnership for the construction of energy-efficient public kindergartens in Warsaw, replacing outdated facilities.
Advised companies from the Impel Group in connection with their participation in public procurement proceedings for cleaning and catering services for hospitals in Poland.

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Practice head

Anna Szymańska