Hubert Wiśniewski

Of Counsel
Attorney-at-law

Energy, public procurement, infrastructure projects

He specializes in advising on contract law, development, financing and acquisition of energy and infrastructure projects (including project finance) for companies operating in the energy and chemical sectors. His scope of practice also encompasses regulatory advice for the energy sector and public procurement law.

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Hubert specializes in advising on contract law, development, financing and acquisition of energy and infrastructure projects (including project finance) for companies operating in the energy and chemical sectors. His experience includes negotiating EPC contracts (EPCM, LSTK), FEED contracts, negotiating long-term power sales agreements, technology purchase license agreements (under English and Welsh law) and negotiating service, supply and maintenance contracts for energy and chemical projects, as well as planning and conducting tender proceedings for major investment projects and providing ongoing legal services for such projects.

Hubert also advises clients in the regulatory area for the energy sector, including primarily issues related to functioning of the electricity and gas markets. In addition, he has advised Polish and foreign companies on regulatory issues related to investments in renewable energy sources (including photovoltaics and onshore and offshore wind farms), in particular on interconnection agreements.

Hubert has also participated in due diligence for M&A transactions involving the electricity, gas and liquid fuels sectors as well as renewable energy sources, including photovoltaics, biogas plants and onshore wind farms.

Hubert also advises – on the contracting authority as well as bidder sides – on procurement issues at every stage of the public procurement process, mainly on legal remedies, including representation of clients before the National Appeal Chamber and before the courts in the implementation of public contracts.

Experience

Selected projects

  • Drafted and negotiated contracts under the laws of England and Wales for the licensing and provision of a basic design package for process technology at a chemical manufacturing facility – advised a Polish petrochemical company
  • Prepared tender documents and draft contract for the selection of an EPC contractor for the construction of a new chemical manufacturing facility with auxiliary facilities and contract negotiations – advised a Polish petrochemical company
  • Prepared tender documents for selection of LSTK contractor for construction of new chemical manufacturing plant with auxiliary facilities
    – advised a Polish chemical company
  • Prepared and negotiated a contract under Austrian law for the design and delivery of a complete line for the production of plastic products (bottles) – advised a Polish food company
  • Prepared documentation for tender proceedings with draft contracts for comprehensive implementation of highest voltage substations and power lines – advised Polish transmission operator
  • Advised on regulatory issues and drafted cooperation agreements between Polish and foreign transmission operators for expansion of the undersea interconnector – advised the Polish transmission operator
  • Drafted and negotiated many contracts based on FIDIC contract terms for infrastructure projects
  • Acquisition by an international financial investor of a company offering bus and rail passenger transport services
  • The acquisition by a multinational energy company of a 100% stake in a Polish company developing photovoltaic and wind projects from a private equity fund. This includes the acquisition of a 1.6 GW portfolio of photovoltaic projects
  • Acquisition of a 1.99 MW biogas plant by a Polish oil company, including the acquisition of a company responsible for distributing the heat generated to secure the supply chain
  • Sale by a developer in the renewable energy sector, of a complex of 49 photovoltaic power plants to a British asset management fund
  • Polish Capital Fund’s subsidization of the construction of a new (910MW) power unit

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15.03.2024

We advised Gaz-System on its purchase of Gas Storage Poland from Orlen

We provided legal support to Gaz-System S.A. in execution with Orlen S.A., on 14 March 2024, of a conditional share purchase agreement for a 100% stake in Gas Storage Po...

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We advised Gaz-System on its purchase of Gas Storage Poland from Orlen

12.04.2023

GESSEL named among merger and acquisition leaders in the Mergermarket 2022 report

The Global & Regional M&A League Tables 2022 report by Mergermarket ranks our firm as 5th in Poland, and 17th in Central and Eastern Europe, in terms of transact...

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GESSEL named among merger and acquisition leaders in the Mergermarket 2022 report
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Education and achievements

  • Legal studies at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Warsaw (2011)
  • Admitted to practice as an attorney (2016)