Europe Guide 2026 : Poland
Ranked Individuals
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Energy: For two decades, we have been at the heart of the transformation of the Polish energy market. Our team is the go-to choice for major players across the electrical, oil & gas, and mining industries. We view the law as a tool to achieve business goals – which is why we don’t just advise on investments in new power generation units; we actively shape the market. Our track record includes implementing the renewable energy auction system, driving the legislative process for the offshore wind industry, and facilitating the merger of two domestic energy giants. We combine rigorous regulatory expertise with the imagination required for projects that redefine the economic landscape.
Contact: Jerzy Baehr, Maciej Szambelańczyk
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
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WKB Lawyers has a strong legal team in Poland that is well known for handling regulatory issues and assisting with both compliance and transactional matters, including investments and acquisitions. The firm is well equipped to cover a range of energy matters including those relating to wind and solar, as well as other renewable energy sources.
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WKB Lawyers advised HitecVision, a Norwegian private equity fund specialising in renewable energy and energy transition, on its acquisition of shares in Polska Grupa Biogazowa, a biogas producer in Poland.
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The team demonstrates a deep knowledge of the energy sector and fast, flawless execution.
WKB Lawyers are very proactive and very helpful and they have a deep understanding of the Polish market. They are also good at making themselves available when needed.
WKB Lawyers demonstrated a very high level of expertise, experience and flexibility. Their broad spectrum of domestic and international experience confirms their deep understanding of business and the specific needs of the client.
WKB Lawyers stands out for its responsiveness, creativity, availability and profound understanding of the industry.
WKB Lawyers provides in-depth advice and present issues in a well-structured, accessible way so clients are capable of understanding even very complicated issues.
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Jerzy Baehr co-heads WKB's energy and natural resources department and is a highly regarded regulatory expert in Poland. He is often seen working with Poland's largest energy companies and also assists with EU law compliance matters.
Maciej Szambelańczyk advises on a range of energy matters, including legislative drafting, regulatory compliance and transactional mandates.
Maciej is perfectly up to date with the rules and the law. He is very much engaged in the actual work that's done for the client. He stands out among other energy lawyers in Poland.
I would like to highlight Maciej as one of the most distinguished lawyers in the Polish energy market this year. Maciej is among the most experienced and deeply engaged practitioners in the sector.
Maciej is a stand-out lawyer. He is very knowledgeable, has a deep understanding of our needs and is sound commercially.
Maciej Szambelańczyk is very experienced and helpful, with great knowledge of the energy industry.
Maciej Szambelańczyk is one of the main energy experts in Poland.
Krzysztof Sikorski stands out for his expertise in the energy sector, particularly in relation to renewables. He assists with project development, portfolio expansion, regulatory and transactional matters.
He demonstrated a clear understanding of our needs, full professionalism during meetings and creativity in finding solutions. His experience was a great asset.
Head of Energy & Natural Resources
Energy & Natural Resources
Energy & Natural Resources
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Krzysztof Sikorski
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