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The investment process

We specialise in the legal support of construction investments, from the planning and preparation stages through to the performance of construction works, as well as in relation to claims and disputes arising during or after the performance of the contract. Our team has many years of experience in providing legal advice to investors, contractors, and subcontractors, as well as in conducting court disputes in the field of construction law.

Czesław Starosta

Head of practice

Czesław Starosta
Attorney-at-law

Attorney-at-law at GJW Law Firm and Head of the Construction Law and Investment Process practice. His areas of specialisation include civil law, construction law, business insurance law, and employment law. He has provided legal support for numerous high-value investments. He has more than a dozen years of experience in handling court disputes related to the implementation of investment projects.

Our services

What we offer

Our clients

Who we advice

  • Investors

    we advise both public investors implementing construction projects under the public procurement regime, as well as established private entities and companies entering the industry for the first time

  • Companies executing special-purpose projects

    we also support enterprises for which real estate development is an ancillary, yet indispensable area of activity, necessary to secure their business growth

  • Developers

    we offer comprehensive legal support in relations with investors, general contractors, and subcontractors. We draft construction contracts, represent clients in disputes, and assess the legal merits of claims filed by other parties involved in the construction process

  • General Contractors

    we assist in drafting and negotiating optimal terms of cooperation agreements with all participants involved in the construction process

  • Contractor Consortia

    we help structure cooperation agreements between consortium members, support the preparation of tender bids, and provide comprehensive representation in disputes

  • Construction Subcontractors

    we support subcontractors in asserting their legal rights and pursuing financial claims against general contractors and investors

  • Design Offices and Designers

    we assist in drafting and negotiating the provisions of design works agreements, represent clients in conflicts arising under construction law, and ensure the secure regulation of copyright issues within the design and architectural industry

Our work

Selected projects

  • Construction of a bridge over the Vistula River in Kamień along with the construction of access roads

    “Construction of a bridge over the Vistula River in Kamień along with the construction of access roads” – comprehensive legal services for the “GOTOWSKI” company regarding the execution of a construction project valued at over PLN 200 million

  • Construction of a Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Plant (IOS IV) with a capacity of approx. 800 MWe

    Legal advisory services during the execution of the construction of flue gas ducts and booster fans as part of the construction of the Flue Gas Desulfurization Plant (IOS IV) with a capacity of approx. 800 MWe (for 200 MW units nos. 1-8).

  • Legal services for infrastructure projects implemented by the branches of the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways (GDDKiA) in 2015-2022

  • Legal advisory during the amendment of an EPC contract for the construction of a power unit

    Legal advisory services in the process of amending an EPC contract for the construction of a hard coal-fired power unit with supercritical parameters and a net electrical capacity of 1000 MWe.

  • Construction of a Class A office building complex with a total area of approximately 15,000 square meters

    Comprehensive legal support during the project preparation phase for the construction of a Class A office building complex with a total area of approximately 15,000 square meters, intended as the headquarters for the companies of a fuel and energy corporation.

  • Łazienki Rzeczne (River Baths) – restoration of the historical form of the municipal bathhouse building in Poznań

    Legal services for a series of construction projects implemented by a municipal company of the City of Poznań dedicated to the execution of capital projects.

Our team

Dedicated experts

Czesław Starosta

Attorney-at-law, Head of Practice

Paulina Meller-Kmiecik

Attorney-at-law, Partner

Marta Rospądek

Attorney-at-law

Anis Benamer

Attorney-at-law

Filip Kaplita

Attorney-at-law
Cross-border

Investment cross-border

We offer comprehensive legal and tax advisory for real estate investments in Poland — covering due diligence, transaction structuring, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.

At GJW Law Firm, we provide full-spectrum legal and tax advisory for clients investing in real estate across Poland.
Our expertise covers real estate due diligence, transaction structuring, and ongoing investment management. We support both institutional and private investors throughout the entire investment lifecycle — from the early deal diligence phase to post-closing supervision and compliance.

Our goal is to ensure that every transaction is legally secure, financially transparent, and aligned with the long-term strategic objectives of the investor.

Due Diligence in Real Estate Transactions

The foundation of a safe investment is a thorough property due diligence process. We conduct extended due diligence that goes beyond formal title verification, combining legal, financial, and tax perspectives. Our team analyses ownership rights, easements, encumbrances, zoning and planning conditions, construction documentation, and environmental risks.

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We support businesses in overcoming boundaries between legal jurisdictions. We are a Polish law firm specialising in providing services to international companies and corporations operating or intending to start operating in Poland.

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