Krzysztof Cichocki

Partner, attorney-at-law

Krzysztof Cichocki

Focuses on energy law, and on construction and infrastructure projects.

Has experience in providing legal advice on the construction and modernization of new energy sources, both conventional and renewable (wind and solar farms, BESS, gas-fired and coal-fired combined heat and power plants, and waste-to-energy plants). Participates in M&A transactions in the energy and mining sectors, representing buyers, sellers, investors, and JV partners. Supports the implementation of industrial (greenfield) projects in special economic zones.

Serves as Officer (Newsletter Editor) of the Power Law Committee of the International Bar Association, and is a member of the Energy Law Group. Is an expert recognized in international legal rankings, including the Legal 500 and IFLR1000.

Experience
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Negotiates contracts for complex projects in the conventional and renewable energy sectors, as well as for industrial and infrastructure projects Advises on acquisitions and divestments of energy and infrastructure assets and on establishing joint venture structures in the energy, industrial, and mining sectors Supports clients throughout the full life cycle of energy and infrastructure projects, from planning, through regulatory and environmental analysis, administrative proceedings, and delivery, to the operation of completed investments
Education
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Central European University in Budapest/New York state University – LL.M. in International Business Law – 1998 University of Cambridge – Centre for European Legal Studies – 1998 Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań – MA in Law – 1997 T.M.C. Asser Institute, The Hague – 1997
recognitions
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Legal 500 – Energy and natural resources IFLR1000 – Corporate and M&A, Energy and infrastructure, Project development
Publications
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SK&S recommended in IFLR1000
We are pleased to announce that the law firm SK&S, as well as our expert attorneys, have been once again singled out in yet another edition of the IFLR1000 – 2022 ranking. In the individual ranking…
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SK&S advised the Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, in its acquisition of a Silesia 2 wind farm
Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak has advised Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company operating in the Baltic states and Poland, in its acquisition of the Silesia 2 wind farm (with a…
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Report SK&S | Obligation for energy companies to “contribute to the Fund” to finance the “price freeze” for households, SMEs, and selected public-social sector end-users in 2023
The bill on extraordinary measures to reduce electricity price levels and support certain end-users in 2023 was adopted by the Parliament and will be referred to the President. The Bill establishes…
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SK&S advised Altiplano S.A. in the negotiation of a contract for the construction of a wind farm
SK&S advised Altiplano S.A. in the negotiation of a contract for the construction of a wind farm with the total installed power capacity of up to 137 MW consisting of 38 wind turbines with…
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Report SK&S | Obligation for energy companies to “contribute to the Fund” to finance the “price freeze” for households, SMEs, and selected public-social sector end-users in 2023
I. Current status of legislative work The act on extraordinary measures to reduce electricity price levels and support certain end-users in 2023 was adopted by Parliament and has entered into force…
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