Katarzyna Kuźma

Practice Areas

Heads the public procurement and environmental protection teams and specialises in Polish and EU law. Heads the team serving Spanish and German-speaking clients. Advises on complex investment projects carried out through partnership structures (PPP, concessions) and other forms of public-private cooperation, particularly with the participation of foreign entities. Advises private and public entities at all stages of public procurement procedures, when applying legal protection measures, and during performance of public contracts. Has extensive experience in advising clients in the construction, energy and waste management sectors. Has provided strategic advice to foreign entities expanding onto the Polish market and Polish businesses wishing to expand abroad.

Career

Katarzyna joined DZP in 2006. She previously worked for over six years in renowned Spanish law firms in Barcelona. During her time in Barcelona she obtained a Spanish advocate (abogada) authorisation.

Professional Memberships

Vice-president of the Public Procurement Law Association

Member of the AIJA-International Association of Young Lawyers

Member of the International Bar Association

Member of the Chamber of Advocates in Barcelona

Member of the District Chamber of legal Advisers in Warsaw

Member of the Polish Confederation Lewiatan

Publications

Author of numerous publications on public procurement, including the "Commentary on Directive 2014/24/EU on public procurement" (C.H. Beck, 11/2015).