GJW Gramza i Wspólnicy offers comprehensive legal advisory services in the field of international construction contracts and complex infrastructure projects carried out in Poland. We provide full legal support to investors, general contractors, developers and engineering companies involved in the planning, financing and implementation of construction projects on the Polish market.
Our lawyers have extensive experience in drafting and negotiating contracts, including agreements based on FIDIC standards, EPC contracts, and “design-build” construction contracts, ensuring that each agreement accurately reflects the technical scope, allocation of risk and financial terms of the project. We assist clients in adapting international contractual frameworks to the requirements of construction law in Poland, including public procurement procedures, zoning and environmental regulations, as well as administrative requirements related to construction permits and land development decisions.
The team at GJW Gramza i Wspólnicy ensures that every investment structure is legally secure, economically sound and fully compliant with Polish law and applicable regulatory standards for construction and infrastructure investments.
Infrastructure Law and Regulatory Compliance
As a law firm specialising in investment processes, we provide comprehensive legal services for infrastructure and industrial investments across Poland. Our lawyers advise on project planning, acquisition of investment land, preparation of construction documentation and coordination with public authorities.
We support investors and contractors in infrastructure investments related to energy, road and rail transport, telecommunications and public utilities. We prepare and review contracts with subcontractors and suppliers, and ensure that every project complies with Polish regulations governing spatial planning, environmental protection and construction supervision.
We also represent clients in negotiations with local governments, state-owned entities and infrastructure operators, helping to secure the necessary administrative decisions, licenses and approvals for each stage of project implementation.
Construction Permits and Project Implementation
Obtaining construction permits and related administrative decisions is one of the most crucial phases of the investment process. GJW assists clients in verifying property titles, zoning conditions and environmental constraints, as well as preparing and submitting complete documentation to the competent authorities.
We represent clients before architectural and building administration offices, regional environmental inspectors and supervisory authorities. Our team ensures that all required procedures are conducted correctly, preventing delays or refusals caused by procedural errors or incomplete documentation.
Our legal support extends to appeals against administrative decisions, supervision of compliance with building standards, and resolving issues related to occupancy permits or post-construction obligations.
Risk Management in Infrastructure Projects
Each stage of a construction investment carries potential contractual, technical and regulatory risks. Our lawyers provide strategic advice on risk management in infrastructure projects, identifying possible legal and financial exposures and proposing effective safeguards.
We develop individual risk maps, analyse liability mechanisms, and assist in implementing contractual clauses that minimise exposure to delays, cost overruns or contractual disputes. We also advise on performance guarantees, insurance coverage and claims procedures between investors, general contractors and subcontractors.
As part of our advisory services, we review and analyse contractual frameworks between the investor, the general contractor and subcontractors, ensuring that the allocation of rights, obligations and risks is clearly defined, balanced and compliant with Polish construction law. This includes assessing payment terms, liability provisions, warranty obligations and dispute resolution mechanisms to protect our clients’ interests at every stage of the investment process.
Key areas of our practice include:
- preparation and negotiation of construction contracts, including FIDIC and EPC,
- representation in construction disputes and arbitration,
- legal advisory in public procurement construction procedures,
- due diligence and support in the process of obtaining financing for infrastructure investments.
Construction Disputes and Legal Representation
Our firm has extensive experience representing clients in construction disputes before Polish common courts, arbitration tribunals and administrative bodies. We act for investors, general contractors and subcontractors in matters concerning payment claims, penalties for delays, defects, suspension or termination of contracts.
We assist in both litigation and pre-litigation stages — from legal analysis of claims and evidence gathering to negotiation and mediation. Our goal is always to achieve a practical and commercially beneficial resolution that safeguards the continuity of the project and limits financial losses.
We also advise on enforcement of judgments, settlement implementation and recovery of outstanding receivables in the construction sector.
Why GJW Gramza i Wspólnicy
Poland is one of the fastest-growing economies in Europe and a leading destination for infrastructure investments. Its stable legal environment, transparent regulations and expanding market make it highly attractive to foreign investors.
GJW Gramza i Wspólnicy is a Polish law firm recognised for its expertise in infrastructure law, construction law and cross-border project advisory. Our team combines strong legal knowledge with practical experience in the Polish construction and investment market.
We advise in Polish and English, supporting investors, contractors and developers at every stage of construction and infrastructure projects in Poland — from planning and financing to completion and operation.
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