Our Continental Europe Project Development team knows how to navigate every stage of the development process; we will always look out for your best interests, in all areas of law relating to major projects, including a wide range of corporate and financing work, with particular expertise in markets across Western and Emerging Europe.

Our practice encompasses all phases of construction and development—initial land use planning and zoning, construction (including procurement methods), financing and development management. Our highly regarded team has been involved in ground-breaking infrastructure projects in Russia, France, the CEE region and Spain, including projects for the expansion of major highways, steel and gas production plants, railways and airports.

Whether you’re a project manager, investor or have another interest in a project’s development, our team of specialized lawyers and professionals works closely with you on a full range of issues, including:

• Project planning
• Securing permits
• Procurement
• Site option control
• Financing
• Documentation

Dentons’ in-depth knowledge of your industry’s sector allows us to develop, negotiate and draft inventive solutions, tailored for your needs and identify, at the project’s early stages, critical milestones and potential risks.

Dentons lawyers are fully focused on your project’s needs at all times. We respond to your commercial goals promptly, offering you the highest international standards of legal analysis and documentation combined with astute commercial awareness.

Partner with Dentons—together we will realize your project from conception to completion.

Recognition

Dentons lawyers across Europe and Central Asia recognized in the newest IFLR1000 rankings

October 13, 2020

We are pleased to announce that the 2021 edition of IFLR1000, the guide to the world's leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers researching over 120 jurisdictions worldwide, has recognized 122 Dentons lawyers across Europe and Central Asia. 

Insights

Ukrainian parliament approves revolutionary law changing grid connection of renewables and certain other related key rules

January 29, 2025

Ukraine: A new law that will significantly improve the grid connection of renewables was approved by the Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, on January 14, 2025.

A 2024 retrospective: Key client insights on Ukraine

January 10, 2025

Ukraine: As global challenges continue to test the strength of the modern world and regulatory landscapes shift rapidly, staying informed about emerging trends is essential for both legal professionals and business leaders.

US support for Ukraine: A critical lifeline for Ukraine, an opportunity for US business

January 6, 2025

Ukraine and the United States: As the current administration winds down and accelerates aid to Ukraine, questions loom about the future of US support under the incoming administration.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons advised GÜRİŞ on new solar and battery storage projects in Ukraine

January 30, 2025

Global law firm Dentons has advised GÜRİŞ on the connection of its new solar power plant to the connection grid of its wind farm, as well as on regulations applicable to its battery energy storage project.

Dentons bolsters projects and infrastructure capabilities in Poland with the hire of partner Adriana Mierzwa-Bronikowska and nine lawyers

January 7, 2025

Partner Adriana Mierzwa-Bronikowska has joined Dentons’ Warsaw office with a team of four lawyers, who will form a dedicated Projects team to advise clients across all stages of infrastructure projects. The Firm has also recruited five lawyers specializing in infrastructure and energy finance, including counsel Aleksander Haleniuk.

Dentons strengthens Energy group in Poland with double hire

November 4, 2024

Piotr Ciołkowski has joined Dentons' Warsaw office as a partner and Co-head of the Energy sector group in Poland as of November 1, 2024. In his new role, he will lead the team alongside fellow co-head, Christian Schnell. In addition, counsel Maciej Ziółkowski joined the Energy team earlier in October.

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