Advising investors and contractors, the construction team at Clifford Chance, Janicka, Kruzewski, Stosio i wspólnicy spólka komandytowa is distinguished for its handling of complex construction disputes across a broad spectrum of industries, including energy and military defence. The team’s non-contentious construction offering delivers an advisory service dedicated to large-scale construction, with a focus on such national infrastructure projects as the extension of the Baltic Hub Container Terminal. Leading the team is Daniel Kopania, who advises on the construction of energy and industrial plants, as well as PPP. Key support is provided by Bartosz Krużewski, who brings arbitration and litigation construction expertise, and Ewelina Bzducha, who advises a wide client base of EPC contractors and investors.

Working across both the public and private construction sectors in Poland, CMS advises a client roster of contractors, designers and investors on both non-contentious and contentious matters. The team’s advisory provision covers mutual and subcontractor claims and infrastructure-specific guidance, especially in connection with the road and railway. Outside of their advisory services, the firm also represents clients in large-scale construction disputes. Agata Jurek-Zbrojska, who specialises in the oil and gas and renewable energy spaces, brings extensive experience to assisting with construction projects, from the preparing and negotiating of construction contracts based on FIDIC standards and development agreements to construction works contracts. Lidia Dziurzyńska-Leipert and Michal Bork departed the firm.

The powerhouse construction team at Dentons remains a market leader, leveraging expertise to advise a roster of key construction industry players, including private investors, general contractors and contract engineers, across such areas as real estate, oil and gas and transport (railways). The team regularly advises on land acquisition and represents clients in zoning, environmental requirements, and building permit proceedings. The practice is jointly led by dispute avoidance expert Agnieszka Wojciechowska, who draws on extensive experience representing clients across a broad range of construction, engineering and infrastructure disputes; and Piotr Staniszewski, who represents foreign investors entering the Polish real estate and construction market. In addition, he leads projects relating to a variety of assets, such as offices, retail parks and hotels.

The energy and infrastructure specialists at DLA Piper Giziński Kycia sp.k. bring strength to a diverse spectrum of construction and engineering matters, from project public procurement issues to construction contractual disputes. The practice is led by Adriana Mierzwa-Bronikowska, who is singled out for her work on complex infrastructure projects and her wide advisory service spanning the transportation, energy, and waste management sectors; and Krzysztof Kycia, who represents clients in construction and infrastructure disputes.

Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka remains a force in the marketplace, leveraging the expertise of its multi-disciplinary team to advise on a wide range of contentious and no-contentious matters across the practice area. Displaying particular strength in public procurement and the drafting, negotiation and issuance of opinions on contracts relating to construction investments, the firm’s client roster spans such sectors such as transport, TMT, energy and infrastructure. The department is jointly led by Tomasz Darowski, who specialises in infrastructure investments and litigation arising from contractual disputes, and Marcin Krakowiak, who advises on greenfield investments and the acquisitions of existing undertakings.

JDP Drapala & Partners remains a key port of call for general contractors, subcontractors and investors for advice on matters ranging from the implementation of complex construction to the handling of infrastructure investment projects. The practice is also cited for its ‘exceptional litigation team', which displays expertise managing such contentious matters as claims for delays in construction site handovers, faulty design documentation and disputes involving liquidated damages. The practice is led by two partners experienced in complex, cross-border litigation and arbitration: Przemysław Drapała, who provides construction and infrastructure advice to clients in manufacturing and tech, and Andrzej Sokołowski, who handles such projects as expressways, railways, sports facilities and logistics centres.

The construction team at SSW ‘stands out for its great versatility and experience’, as evidenced through its continued involvement in complex, high-value infrastructure projects, such as nuclear facilities, highways, airports, mines, railways and industrial plants. Providing advice across both non-contentious and contentious matters, the firm assists clients at all stages of construction from planning to execution, overseeing various contract negotiations, project designs and the commissioning phases of projects. The practice also provides a dispute resolution service that handles all manners of claim management, from mediation and arbitration to litigation. Leading the practice is Hubert Wysoczański, who is well-regarded for his handling of construction contracts, particularly FIDIC contracts.

Capable of handling complex construction projects through all the necessary stages, the team at WKB Lawyers is known for assisting clients across a wide range of sectors including energy and infrastructure. Frequently instructed by both contracting entities and contractors, the practice’s capabilities span tender processes and purchase procedures in renewables and nuclear projects. Jointly leading the practice, Anna Flaga-Martynek is the go-to expert on strategic sector projects that utilise EU funding and public procurement EPC contracts, while Marta Midloch regularly advises on entry into the Polish construction market, and assists on cross-border PV projects.

The team at act BSWW legal & tax handles construction projects ranging from commercial to industrial and infrastructural, for domestic and international clients across several industries, including real estate and energy. The group provides comprehensive coverage, assisting permitting, procurement, negotiation, arbitration, litigation, in addition to contractual agreements related to execution and performance, infrastructure delivery and the provision of performance bonds. The team is co-led by Marek Wojnar, who consults on infrastructure projects, in addition to representing clients in disputes; and Michał Wielhorski, who advises on construction works agreements, and who handles related litigation and arbitration.

With a comprehensive construction practice covering both advice and dispute resolution, the team at DWF Poland Jamka Sp.k assists a client base comprised of both investors and governments alike in matters such as design and construction processes, liability and regulatory requirements. The team works across a multitude of matters involving including rail, energy, office buildings and industrial complexes. The practice is jointly led by Maciej Antoniak, who is active in the domain of greenfield and brownfield investments (including social infrastructure); Maciej Jamka, who handles construction disputes; and Joanna Wojnarowska, who focuses on income assets transactions.

Possessing ‘deep industry knowledge', the team at Olesinski & Wspolnicy handles the life cycle of construction projects, from contracts to site service and potential adjudication proceedings. The group addresses a wide range client needs, including the administration of various permits, contract drafting and negotiating and the identification and assessment of risk pertaining to investment. On the contentious side, the firm represents clients in court and arbitration proceedings, mediation and other forms of out-of-court settlements. The team is led by Filip Mroczkowski, who carries out cross-border project transactions related to construction and development investments; Maciej Krol, who advises on all stages of the construction investment process; and Olga Płoucha, who focuses on the construction of industrial plants and other energy-related and infrastructure projects.

The team at Cherka & Partners specialises in assisting clients with administrative proceedings concerning construction investment, and the firm’s capabilities extend to environmental, heritage and monument protection issues. The practice is jointly led by Maksymilian Cherka, who specialises in matters related to spatial planning and development, environmental protection and administrative procedures, and Katarzyna Mitelsztedt-Hakenberg, who advises on a variety of construction contracts. Also leading the team is Andrzej Zych, who specialises in advising on proceedings concerning the issuance of building permits, and the verification of project documents.

Operating from a multidisciplinary standpoint, the construction team at DLP Duch Lisicki & Partners is well-enmeshed with its corporate, real estate and tax counterparts, providing a cohesive service across all asset classes. The practice is led by Maciej Duch, who handles the negotiation of portfolio agreements for the acquisition and divestment of real estate asset platforms, and Artur Lisicki, who represents clients in administrative proceedings, concerning matters such as zoning, restitution and expropriation claims, as well as environmental issues.

The team at JLSW Janaszczyk Lis & Wspólnicy is instructed by both suppliers and investors to provide advice and representation in complex construction matters. The firm’s work includes supervising the construction process under the FIDIC model, project financing and disputes concerning contractual penalties. Marcin Lis jointly leads the team with an active project financing portfolio, alongside Tomasz Janaszczyk, who regularly acts for domestic and international companies on large-scale projects.

With a particular focus on construction within the energy industry, the team at Kochanski & Partners’ industry knowledge makes it well-placed to advise on technical or regulatory requirements for the construction of seaports, offshore sea cables and gas pipelines. The team also supports clients in selecting locations for greenfield investments, establishing contractual structures and obtaining relevant permits. The team is headed by Paweł Cholewiński, who handles various transactions involving shopping malls, office buildings and industrial facilities; and Wojciech Wrochna manages construction surrounding major energy projects.

The construction team at Linklaters is instructed by clients across a wide range of industries including logistics, infrastructure and energy. The firm advises on all phases of the project life cycle, including the permitting, construction and operational stages, with the group demonstrating particular capabilities in drafting, negotiations and claim management. The practice is jointly led by Artur Kulawski, who leads the team and handles complex transactional work across all asset types; Janusz Dzianachowski, who advises on acquisitions and disposals and development-related work; and Patryk Figiel, who handles various construction aspects of energy projects and transactions.

‘Excellent with technicalities', the team at Penteris handles contentious and non-contentious construction matters spanning across the infrastructure, industrial and retail sectors. The firm’s capabilities extend to the lifecycle of projects, from initial zoning to administrative processes, down to resolving any potential disputes. Leading the practice is Przemysław Kastyak, who handles administrative aspects of the construction process, such as obtaining various types of permits. In addition he brings strength to handling construction-related dispute resolution matters.

Providing a fully comprehensive range of services, the team at Rö Radwan-Röhrenschef Petruczenko brings strength to complex construction projects, procurement proceedings and high-stakes construction arbitration, mediation and litigation. The firm also specialises in construction matters in R&D infrastructure and hospitality. The practice is headed by seasoned arbiter Sylwia Zielezińska, who draws on extensive in-house experience and knowledge of corporate governance. Mateusz Kotowicz represents clients in litigation across such areas as cleanroom construction and design engineering.

Adopting an interdisciplinary approach to its construction offering, the team at SMM Legal comprises lawyers from the real estate, public procurement and corporate departments, to offer comprehensive assistance in permit proceedings, negotiation of contractual terms and zoning procedures. The practice is jointly led by Aleksander Czech, who specialises in greenfield investment and enforcement proceedings, and Aldona Górska, who advises clients on infrastructure projects across several industries, most notably energy.

The construction team at Wardynski & Partners is supported by wide-ranging expertise from supporting experts specialising in areas such as real estate, corporate and tax law, creating a comprehensive advisory offering covering matters such as construction investment, FIDIC-based agreements and design-build contracts.The team is headed by Michał Gliński, who is experienced in public and private construction and infrastructure projects, and Michał Wons, who also handles infrastructure projects, and negotiations across numerous kinds of contracts related to property development.

The construction practice at White & Case M. Studniarek i Wspólnicy - Kancelaria Prawna sp.k. covers a diverse range of sectors, such as real estate, energy and infrastructure. The team advises clients on matters ranging from commercial and residential developments to energy and transportation projects, whilst maintaining a strong dispute resolution offering. The group is headed by Michał Subocz, who has extensive experience handling construction disputes, notably in complex litigation and arbitration; Jakub Wołkowicz, who displays strength in international construction arbitration; Maciej Zalewski, who provides strategic advice concerning a variety of transactions across the practice space; and Grzegorz Abram, who specialises in project financing.