The public procurement practice at Clifford Chance, Janicka, Krużewski, Stosio i wspólnicy spółka komandytowa works closely with the firm's litigation and dispute resolution departments, handling both the contentious and non-contentious aspects of procurement proceedings. Engaging in cases which include EU public procurement law elements, the team frequently serves leading international corporates and institutions, including navigating the intricacies of Polish laws, often appearing before the National Chamber of Appeals. Piotr Bogdanowicz helms the team, and alongside procurement issues, is also an expert in state aid matters, with clients commending his ‘deep insight into the ways of working of the contracting authorities’. Marcin Ciemiński is adept at handling disputes before state courts and arbitral tribunals. Adrian Król and Martyna Darczuk are also active team members.

CMS remains a dominant force in the public procurement arena, frequently addressing the competition-related aspects of consortia formation, drafting public procurement contracts, and providing advice on public projects across various industries, including energy, infrastructure, telecoms and construction. The team excels in both domestic and EU law issues, collaborating closely with the firm’s energy and projects departments. Małgorzata Urbańska leads the group, focusing her practice on advising private and public corporates on all types of tenders in the Polish market. Marcin Bejm, who is also the head of the firm’s energy and infrastructure practice, concentrates on advising on projects concerning various types of infrastructure assets in Poland and the wider CEE region. Krzysztof Sikora is notable for representing clients before the National Appeals Chamber, while Angelika Szufel specialises in the organisation of infrastructure investment projects, particularly within the transport and energy sectors.

With an expanding international client network, Dentons continues to advise on public procurement matters related to transport, life sciences, energy, healthcare, and other sectors, integrating this advice with public aid, taxation, and restructuring support. The team also frequently appears before the National Appeals Chamber. Spearheading the group is Aldona Kowalczyk, a key point of call for contracting authorities, bidders or private partners seeking advice on public procurement and PPP matters. Other key contacts include 'top-class specialist' Anna Szymańska, who heads up the dedicated defence and security sub-group within the public procurement team; Agnieszka Gilowska, an expert in advising on the preparation of tender documentation; and Sylwester Kuchnio, who also acts as an arbitrator. Jarosław Witek specialises in the aerospace, defence and public security sectors.

Both public and private clients across the energy, infrastructure, construction, healthcare and defence sectors regularly instruct DLA Piper Giziński Kycia sp.k.'s cross-practice public procurement group. The ‘outstanding’ team comprises an array of lawyers from the firm’s corporate, commercial and dispute resolution practices, and supports clients in matters ranging from legislation drafting to implementing of PPP projects. The team is co-led by infrastructure and project finance expert Adriana Mierzwa-Bronikowska; Andrzej Balicki, who ‘combines business acumen with terrific legal skills’ and is a key contact for clients from the healthcare and life sciences sectors; and co-managing partner and head of the litigation and regulatory practices Krzysztof Kycia. Also notable are Magdalena Zabłocka-Foulkes, who co-heads the firm’s projects team and is active in the infrastructure arena, and Bartłomiej Ślemp, noted for his expertise in the transportation, water management, and renewable energy sectors. Michał Orzechowski handles matters related to state aid and competition, and works closely with the firm’s Brussels office. Piotr Gałązka and Jolanta Dąbrowicz are also active team members.

Leveraging its ‘true understanding’, the team at Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka handles matters across the full spectrum of Polish and EU public procurement, concessions and PPP issues. Contractors bidding for public contracts in a range of sectors, from energy and construction, to healthcare and defence, turn to the team, which has recently advised on some of the most complex PPP projects on the Polish market. Spearheading the practice are the ‘fully hands-on’ Katarzyna Kuźma, a key point of call for clients in the construction, energy, and waste management sectors seeking advice on infrastructure investments, and Marcin Krakowiak, who also serves as the infrastructure and energy department head. Tomasz Michalczyk is lauded by a client for his ‘creative solution-oriented attitude’ towards guiding contractors and contracting authorities through all stages of procurement procedures, particularly in the road and rail sectors. Wojciech Hartung specialises in issues involving public-public cooperation and competition law matters, while Tomasz Krzyżanowski, a recent addition to the team from Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners, is experienced in the IT and TMT sectors. Marcin Gajdek regularly provides advice to clients with a focus on the Spanish market.

According to clients, working with JDP Drapala & Partners provides a ‘guarantee of the highest quality‘. The team advises across the full spectrum of public procurement matters, with a specialisation in the infrastructure, energy and services sectors. The practice is a key resource for both international and domestic corporates, frequently representing bidders in contract award proceedings, including appearances before the National Appeals Chamber. Wojciech Merkwa leads the team and regularly advises foreign contractors bidding for Polish projects. Other key names to note include the ‘extremely competent and helpful’ Łukasz Paweł Goniak, and Piotr Duma, who is an expert in construction disputes and public contracts. Aleksandra Blukacz, Wiktor Kulig and Iwo Franaszczyk are also recommended.

The team at Wardynski & Partners provides ‘multidisciplinary advice’ on projects conducted by governmental authorities and key players from the utilities sector, guiding clients through the intricacies of the organisation of tenders and preparation of bids, negotiations for financing packages, contract amendments, and resolution of pre-court disputes. Apart from domestic and European entities, the team is also active in serving public contract bidders from Asia, particularly through its Korean and Chinese desks. Managing partner Mirella Lechna-Marchewka acts as co-head of the team; she is an expert in EU public procurement law and focuses her practice on advising clients from the energy, telecoms, transport and healthcare sectors. Anna Prigan is the team's other co-head, and is skilled at handling cases involving the digital aspects of procurement proceedings, and frequently represents clients in the National Appeals Chamber. Hanna Drynkorn is also an active member of the team.

The public procurement practice at WKB Lawyers supports both local and international clients with procurement law issues across various sectors, including energy, construction, infrastructure and defence. The December 2022 merger of the firm’s infrastructure, projects and public procurement teams bolstered its capabilities in complicated mandates, and as a result the team is increasingly active in advising on procurement matters encompassing energy, road construction, and the oil and gas sectors. The team is jointly led by Jan Roliński in Warsaw and Agnieszka Chwiałkowska in Poznan; the former is a key contact for major corporates operating in the energy and construction sectors, while the latter frequently advises clients on their applications for EU funding, in addition to advising on matters related to the disclosure of public information. Other key names within the team include newly promoted counsel Jarosław Kola and Piotr Wojdak.

Bird & Bird Koremba, Dziedzic i Wspólnicy sp.k. handles public procurement matters across a range of sectors, including IT, healthcare, defence, infrastructure and energy, and its client roster includes some of the largest international corporates and public bodies. The group is also adept at representing clients before the National Appeals Chamber. Leading the team is Tomasz Zalewski, who receives regular instruction from both contractors and contracting authorities, and specialises in government contracts, IT implementation and licensing agreements, and technology-related disputes. Julita Hoffmann is an expert in procedures involving EU funds, as well as intellectual property issues with regard to IT and telecoms projects.

BSJP bnt Brockhuis Jurczak Prusak Sroka Nilsson Zamorska Sp.k. is a go-to team for contractors and ordering parties seeking advice on all stages of the procurement process across a range of sectors, including transport, energy, defence, telecoms and IT, and healthcare. The team also frequently represents its clients before the National Appeals Chamber and common courts. Jarosław Sroka heads up the team and adeptly handles infrastructure matters pertaining to FIDIC and non-FIDIC contracts, in addition to advising on construction law and government contracts. Grzegorz Wąsiewski is also an active member of the team who has broad energy and real estate knowledge, making him a key point of call for investors and developers seeking assistance with the implementation of construction projects.

DWF Poland Jamka Sp.k handles both the contentious and non-contentious aspects of public procurement matters across a range of sectors, including construction, rail, energy and defence. The team provides guidance to both domestic and foreign entities throughout the entire spectrum of infrastructure projects, from initiation to completion. Łukasz Gembiś leads the team, acting in all stages of public procurement proceedings and frequently representing clients before the National Appeals Chamber. Agnieszka Chylińska specialises in PPP projects, while Paulina Sawicka focuses on advising public entities in the rail and road sectors. Marcin Laudan is also an active member of the team.

The public procurement team at Pieróg & Partnerzy adeptly advises public and private entities across a variety of sectors, including IT, energy, construction, and infrastructure. The team also frequently represents its clients before the National Appeals Chamber. The practice is headed up by Jerzy Pieróg, a veteran litigator and arbitrator, and Joanna Presz-Król, an expert in IT and construction-related public procurement projects.

The public procurement team at Rymarz Zdort Maruta was bolstered by the January 2023 merger with between Rymarz Zdort and Maruta Wachta, furthering the group’s capabilities in advising on public procurement contracts in the energy and natural resources areas, and complementing its existing strengths in the TMT sector. Practice head Bartłomiej Wachta is a notable authority in advising on IT contracts across both the public and private sectors, and is a frequent presence in the National Appeals Chamber. Marek Durski specialises in energy-related regulatory matters, encompassing licensing and interconnection issues, tariffs, EU law, and lobbying activities, in addition to advising on large-scale projects within the infrastructure and transport sectors.

TRĘBICKI HOŁOWIŃSKA Law Office has a dedicated public procurement practice which represents public entities at every stage of tender proceedings across a range of sectors, including IT, medical and pharmaceutical, transport, energy, and defence, regularly appearing before the National Appeals Chamber. Joanna Hołowińska and Piotr Trębicki jointly lead the practice; the former is lauded by a client for her ‘strong analytical and logical approach', while the latter is noted for his ‘deep understanding of business and market dynamics'.

With a focus on the waste management sector, Andersen handles a wide range of public procurement matters on behalf of bidders, including acting in procedures before the National Appeals Chamber. It also advises on the conclusion and performance of contracts with consortium members, subcontractors, and other stakeholders. The practice is led by Tomasz Srokosz and Piotr Krupa, supported by Klaudia Raczek.

The public procurement practice at Eversheds Sutherland Poland guides clients through all stages of procurement projects in the infrastructure, energy, medical, IT, technology and defence sectors. The team works for both private companies and public authorities, and is also adept at representing them before the National Appeals Chamber and the Public Procurement Court. Practice head Michał Wojciechowski 'already has a very established brand on the market'. Weronika Jędrzejewska is also noted.

GP Partners Gawroński, Biernatowski Sp.K. handles both public and private tenders, acting on all stages of public procurement proceedings within the energy, aviation, IT, technology and pharmaceutical sectors. Contentious work, including representation before the National Appeals Chamber and other courts, is a key strength of the team. Practice head Jacek Liput 'can deal with even the most complicated matters', and his recent highlights have included procurement work with a nexus to security and techonology fields. Agata Grześkiewicz is also a key member of the team.

KKLW Legal Kurzynski Wierzbicki sp.k. acts for both contractors and contracting parties in public procurement proceedings across a variety of sectors, including financial services, waste management, infrastructure, and construction. The group also represents clients in matters related to the invalidity of public procurement contracts, as well as in cases concerning contractors’ remuneration and liability for non-performance. Przemysław Wierzbicki leads the team and, in addition to public procurement, also advises on bankruptcy and restructuring law. Othey key names within the team include Maciej Łysakowski and Marta Ewiak-Kawecka.

Kochanski & Partners‘ public procurement practice advises both domestic and international clients, spanning contractors and contracting authorities. The group is active across a range of sectors, including IT, energy, waste management, defence and healthcare. The firm has recently been active in advising on tenders for the supply of military equipment and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Jakub Krysa leads the team and represents clients at all stages of public procurement proceedings, including in appeals before the National Appeals Chamber and domestic courts. Michał Waraksa is also recommended.

Leveraging its expertise in the defence and public security sectors, NGL Legal supports contractors through all stages of public procurement proceedings, including advising on tenders and assisting with contract negotiation under both Polish and EU law. Krzysztof Wiater heads up the team and is a key point of call for domestic and international companies from the aerospace, aviation and defence sectors. Aleksandra Król also stands out, and clients commend her ‘great legal knowledge‘.

Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak handles public procurement matters in a range of fields, including energy, transport and construction, advising on the entire lifecycle of cases, often in conjunction with other related issues such as competition or construction law. Agata Szeliga leads the team and is adept at representing clients before Polish authorities and the European Commission. Żaneta Urbaniak advises both contractors and contracting authorities on tenders for public works, services and supply contracts.

With a focus on the oil and gas sectors, the team at SSW guides clients through all stages of public procurement proceedings, from verifying documentation, to drafting and negotiating contracts, as well as providing ongoing legal advice after their execution. On the contentious side, the team frequently appears before the National Appeals Chamber and the common courts. Leading the team is Michał Bagłaj, a key contact for clients in the IT, construction and energy sectors, who also advises on PPP projects and concessions for construction works. Hubert Wysoczański is another standout and an expert in FIDIC contracts. Mateusz Fraszka is another active team members, and has particular experience in supporting cross-border infrastructure projects.