Environment & Climate Changes
The scope we cover includes:
- matters related to both Polish and EU environmental and nature conservation law,
- issuing legal opinion letters,
- representing clients in administrative and court proceedings,
- preparing compliance reviews, environmental audits and due diligence reports,
- analysis of legal status, environmental audits and due diligence reports,
- environmental aspects of investment projects,
- climate change legislation.
Our competitive advantage:
- comprehensive assistance on matters related to the environment and natural resources,
- broad experience in all environmentally relevant aspects of business operations,
- experienced and knowledgeable team of lawyers.
Practice managers:
Team
Selected experiences
Some of our recent clients include:
- Cerac
- IKEA
- Nordea
- EDF Polska
- Ciech
- one of the world’s major telecommunication operators
- one of the biggest in Poland producers of paints and varnishes
- Zakład Zagospodarowania Odpadów w Poznaniu
- CECED Polska
- GPP Ekologia
Recommendations
Rankings:
WKB Wierciński Kwieciński Baehr has an experienced team of lawyers in the Polish market, often seen advising on both domestic and large-scale international mandates involving environmental law issues. The firm has key experience assisting clients with environmental impact assessments, regulatory compliance, soil quality and waste management matters. The team has further experience representing clients in disputes and advising on legislative proposals.
Chambers Europe 2026 | Environment (Band 2)
The lawyers have a strong understanding of business needs and pursue solutions.
The team have up-to-date knowledge of environmental law matters, react very quicky to our requests and provide very good-quality information.
The team have up-to-date knowledge of environmental law matters, react very quicky to our requests and provide very good-quality information.
The team have up-to-date knowledge of environmental law matters, react very quicky to our requests and provide very good-quality information.
The team have up-to-date knowledge of environmental law matters, react very quicky to our requests and provide very good-quality information.
Chambers Europe 2025 | Environment (Band 2)
All complex requests for help in solving the problem are analysed on many levels so that the answer does not raise any doubts.
Chambers Europe 2024 | Environment
The team's knowledge of the issues and comprehensive approach deserve recognition.
Chambers Europe 2023 | Environment
One client emphasises Sergiusz Urban’s ability to: explain complex issues and answer ad hoc questions, adding: We also appreciate his practical experience of other industries and sectors.
Chambers Europe 2019 | Environment
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