Environmental regimes are constantly evolving, as developed and developing countries alike strive to reduce the impacts of a global economy on their air, land, water and public health. Europe is in the forefront of international efforts to address these issues.

No matter how public policy shifts and industries respond, Dentons' Environmental and Natural Resources practice will keep you at the forefront. Our lawyers are experienced in the whole spectrum of environmental matters in Europe, covering issues related to construction, mining, manufacturing, power generation and more.

Rely on our seasoned counsel to minimize risks and ensure your operations' compliance with environmental laws and regulations in the region, on issues including:

• Environmental impact assessment and environmental decisions
• Waste management
• Water and sewage management
• Emissions trading and air protection
• Environmental damage and contaminated land
• Environmental law in the investment process and M&A transactions
• Regulatory and mining law issues regarding exploration and production of mineral deposits

As technology and social mindfulness continue to heighten global and national responses to climate change, Dentons will help you stay informed and compliant. Benefit from our extensive and comprehensive counsel on the full range of environmental issues, including project development, impact assessment, permitting, climate change, product life cycle analysis, due diligence and risk management.

Recognition

Dentons wins the Law Firm Ranking of the Rzeczpospolita daily

June 23, 2023

Dentons’ Warsaw is not only the largest law firm in Poland, but it has also come top in this year’s Rzeczpospolita daily’s Ranking of Law Firms. Our lawyers came first in 11 categories, and we received team and individual recognition as "Leaders on the legal market".

Dentons wins seven awards at the 2020 European Women in Business Law Awards

September 10, 2020

Global law firm Dentons received seven awards at the 2020 European Women in Business Law Awards, organized by the Euromoney Legal Media Group.

229 Dentons lawyers ranked in Chambers Global 2019

February 15, 2019

Dentons is pleased to announce that 229 of its lawyers have been ranked in the Chambers Global 2019 guide. This is an increase of over 30 percent compared to last year's total of 175. Of these recommended lawyers, 90 are ranked in the highest bands (Bands 1 and 2, Eminent Practitioner, Star, Senior Statespeople).

Insights

EU decarbonization policy at a crossroads – what regulations industry can expect

May 12, 2025

Poland: For years, the European Union has been taking measures related to the decarbonization of industry, i.e. the reduction and, in the long term, elimination of CO2 emissions. Examples include the EU Emissions Trading System, which has been in place since 2005, or the regulations on industrial emissions of 2010.

Act on ensuring access to critical raw materials – a new pillar of Poland’s natural resources security

March 31, 2025

Poland: The Polish Council of Ministers has presented the key principles of the Draft Act No. UC83 on Ensuring Access to Critical Raw Materials and Resources Essential to the National Economy (“Draft Act”), which is expected to be adopted by the Council of Ministers in Q2 2025. Subsequently, the draft will be processed through the legislative process in the Polish Parliament before being signed by the President of Poland. The complete text of the Draft Act has not yet been published.

Draft amendment of the Polish Distance Act and its impact on the planning procedures for wind farms

March 31, 2025

Poland: On 21 March 2025, the Polish government adopted a draft amendment to the co-called Distance Act, submitted by the Minister of Climate and Environment (draft UD89). Subsequently, on 24 March 2025, the draft amendment was forwarded to the lower house of parliament, the Sejm.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons advises DRI, DTEK’s EU renewable energy arm, on the acquisition of a 126 MW solar park project in Romania

June 21, 2024

Global law firm Dentons advised DRI, the EU renewable energy arm of Ukrainian energy group DTEK, on the acquisition of a 126 MW solar park project in Văcărești Dâmbovița county, Romania from local developers.

Dentons supports Uniper's expansion into the Polish market

June 11, 2024

Global law firm Dentons has advised Uniper on the signing of a conditional share purchase agreement for the acquisition of the 20.4 MW photovoltaic project from Photon Energy Group.

Dentons wins the Law Firm Ranking of the Rzeczpospolita daily

June 23, 2023

Dentons’ Warsaw is not only the largest law firm in Poland, but it has also come top in this year’s Rzeczpospolita daily’s Ranking of Law Firms. Our lawyers came first in 11 categories, and we received team and individual recognition as "Leaders on the legal market".

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