Poland’s economy is thriving and investments in key industries continue to flow into the country. As a relatively young economy, doing business in Poland can often be challenging and having the right legal partner is key to doing business successfully.
Recognising that know-how is a key factor for cutting-edge businesses, Elzanowski and Partners helps clients to navigate change and seize opportunities by providing high-quality and industry-focused legal services.
With skills and knowledge that can add value to clients’ decision-making and strategy-execution processes. Elzanowski and Partners upholds the highest ethical and business standards.
As a leader in Poland’s legal services sector, Elzanowski and Partners stands out from the crowd and has established strong ties with Japan.
“What sets us apart in the Polish legal space is our strong sector focus, combining legal excellence with deep technical and industry knowledge in key areas such as infrastructure, energy, public utilities, waste management, petrochemicals and transport,” says Dr. Fabian Elzanowski, attorney, partner at Elzanowski and Partners.
What sets us apart in the Polish legal space is our strong sector focus, combining legal excellence with deep technical and industry knowledge in key areas such as infrastructure, energy, public utilities, waste management, petrochemicals and transport.
Dr. Fabian Elzanowski, LL.M., Partner at Elzanowski and Partners
“We have extensive experience in supporting greenfield investments and acquisitions, guiding clients through every stage of a project’s life cycle; from initial planning to execution.”
Fostering Poland-Japan Business Cooperation
With partnerships based on trust and hard work, Poland-Japan cooperation is on the right track. As the number of Japanese entrepreneurs investing in Poland and Polish entrepreneurs working in Japan increase, Elzanowski and Partners’ Japan Desk is serving business leaders from both countries who want to see the Poland-Japan partnership flourish.
Commitment to Excellence and Building Bridges
The firm’s experienced team of specialists offer quality legal services, actively support business ventures and work closely with Japanese law offices to help clients build bridges.
The firm uses its knowledge of Japanese culture, including business culture and Japanese language to provide assistance to clients so they can focus on the implementation of their vision. Having already established strong connections with Japan, the firm continues to build on its Japanese service offering.
“Our experiences working with our Japanese friends and clients have been incredibly rewarding and enriching,” says Marek Kowalski, attorney, partner at Elzanowski and Partners.
“Japan’s emphasis on precision, long-term relationships, and mutual respect aligns closely with our own values. We have developed a deep understanding of the cultural and business practices that are so integral to successful partnerships with Japanese companies. We look forward to continuing to strengthen these relationships through open communication, shared values and a commitment to excellence.”
Japan’s emphasis on precision, long-term relationships, and mutual respect aligns closely with our own values. We have developed a deep understanding of the cultural and business practices that are so integral to successful partnerships with Japanese companies.
Marek Kowalski, Partner at Elzanowski and Partners
Looking Ahead to Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, is an opportunity for the world to come together in Japan next year. As Elzanowski and Partners approach 2025, the firm intends to continue delivering value to clients while further strengthening its international connections.
“We see numerous investment opportunities, particularly in infrastructure, combined cycle gas turbine projects, hydrogen-related developments, renewable energy, waste-to-energy initiatives, and carbon capture and storage projects,” says Anna Kucinska, attorney, partner at Elzanowski and Partners.
“These sectors are set for dynamic growth, and we are eager to support our clients as they navigate these growing markets.”
Meet the Partners
Dr. Fabian Elzanowski, LL.M., Partner
Fabian Elzanowski specialises in transactional work including M&A, joint ventures and transactions concerning renewable energy, waste-to-energy and energy storage projects.
He is an expert in contract law, company law, real estate law, energy law and competition law.
Apart from his transactional focus, he advises clients on commercial contracts, day-to-day operations and commercial disputes.
Elzanowski graduated with a master’s and doctoral degree from the Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Warsaw, a master’s degree from UC Berkeley School of Law, and a postgraduate degree in finance and accounting from the Warsaw School of Economics.
He is valued for his sound understanding of transactions and business conditions, problem-solving skills and strategic thinking. He is also the author of numerous business law publications.
Dr. hab. Filip Elżanowski, Managing Partner
Filip is a legal advisor with 20 years of professional experience in the industry. He manages the most experienced team of legal experts in the field of energy, infrastructure and industry.
He specialises in strategic consulting for domestic and international entities, including: on the largest projects regarding onshore, offshore, renewable energy, conventional and nuclear energy. He specialises in sector mergers and acquisitions (M&A), infrastructure and transport projects, including greenfield investments.
He cooperates with local government bodies in Poland, and also advises the largest clients of the industrial sector in Poland in the field of infrastructure. He is involved in complex projects in the field of energy transformation at the national and European level. Additionally, he advises on legislative and regulatory processes.
Lecturer at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Warsaw with 16 years of teaching experience. He obtained his habilitated doctor’s degree in 2016. Author of several dozen scientific publications and numerous monographs. From 2021, President of the Management Board of the Association of Energy Law Lawyers.
Anna Kucińska, Partner
Anna is an attorney with over 15 years experience. An advisor to energy enterprises and industrial plants. She specialises in energy law. She has participated in several dozens of big projects in the energy sector, including ones implemented by the biggest energy groups and industrial plants in Poland.
She represents clients in the proceedings before the Energy Regulatory Office. Additionally, she is experienced in legislation – she participated in many legislative procedures on legal acts that are of key importance to the operation of the energy market in Poland by drafting and reviewing proposals for legislative change. She is valued for her professionalism and comprehensive knowledge about the energy sector.
Marek Kowalski, Partner
Marek is an attorney with over 11 years experience. An advisor to the leading companies in the railway sector. He specialises in railway regulation and administrative law. He represents clients in the proceedings before the Office of Rail Transport and administrative courts.
He advises on the regulatory aspects of M&A transactions on the railway market and the rolling stock sale and purchase transactions. Clients value his industry knowledge of the railway market and his drive to help clients in a time-efficient manner.
