Real Property

We specialise in all types of matters associated with sales and use of land, including representing investors in sales and purchases, negotiating and assisting in the conclusion of contracts connected with real estate. We handle due diligence regarding the legal status of property. On numerous occasions we have represented leading companies from the telecommunication, energy, infrastructure or railway sectors in matters involving clarification of the legal title to their properties.

Within the field of real estate sales and purchase we provide legal support in matters involving financing. We negotiate loans and securities. We have experience in advising investors implementing both residential and commercial schemes and our advisory services also take into account tax matters which are relevant to a given transaction.

We also deal with issues in the field of land use law, in particular the assessment of the usefulness of  a given piece of real estate for a particular project from A use & planning perspective. This assessment includes analyses of zoning and city planning guidelines.

We handle re-privatisation matters and provide a comprehensive range of services for reclaiming real estate or receiving compensation. We also prepare and negotiate contracts for the rental and use of both private and commercial premises.

Construction

We advise investors on all legal aspects of the investment process, including obtaining the necessary permits for each stage of construction projects, from initial zoning permits through to occupancy permits. We also advise on frequently changing environmental laws, and our advice on the initial environmental assessment of a project also takes into consideration the EU environmental law.

An important element of our firm’s practice in the construction sector is comprehensive advice regarding contracts, especially general construction contracts. We draft contracts, negotiate them, and provide support for the parties, both investors and contractors, at every stage of the investment process.

Infrastructural projects

As part of our services, lawyers in our firm advise on infrastructure investment projects, with particular focus on the administrative processes and decisions necessary to have a successful project. We assist with administrative decisions at every stage of infrastructure projects, beginning with zoning permits through decisions needed to obtain legal title to a property (if necessary) and up until the stage of receiving building permit. Our advice in the field of infrastructure investments also includes issues associated with environmental impact assessment of a given investment.

The lawyers of our firm also  advise on civil law issues associated with infrastructure investment, such as checking the legal status of property where a project will be implemented, analysis of contracts, and dealing with any court cases connected with a project.

Our firm has been involved in providing comprehensive legal services regarding the implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects.

Investments in the electric power sector

Further, we advise in all areas of the investment process in the realisation of investments connected with the power sector. We have wide experience in providing legal advice regarding investments connected with line facilities, in particular power lines. We provide legal advice on investments in both the traditional power sector and the renewable energy sector, including projects associated with power from wind, water, or biogas sources.

Representing clients before administrative authorities and courts

We represent our clients before administrative authorities, in administrative proceedings, and before administrative and common courts. Our lawyers have extensive practical and academic experience in the fields of all matters concerning real estate and land use planning law. We have co-authored numerous publications on administrative procedure and procedure before administrative courts.

Construction Law Codification Committee

Professor Wierzbowski was the chairman of Construction Law Codification Committee and Wojciech Jacyno was a member of  this Committee, set up by the government of the Republic of Poland to draft a new Construction Law and Land Use Planning Law as a single Act of Parliament to be called the Construction Code.

Publications

Marek Wierzbowski is an editor, and our lawyers are co-authors, of several indispensable handbooks for legal practitioners in the field of real estate law and investment law, including commentaries on construction law and land use planning law.

Leaders of the practice

Wojciech Jacyno and Joanna Rewkowska, associate partners in the Firm, are our leading lawyers in the area of real estate sales and purchases, construction and investment projects. Litigation connected with real estate are dealt with by Anna Krysiak, The aforementioned attorneys are supported by a team experienced  junior lawyers.