Karol Lasocki
Europe Guide 2024
Band 2 : Energy & Natural Resources
Band 2
About
Provided by Karol Lasocki
Practice Areas
Energy and Natural Resources, Project Development
Professional Memberships
Attorney-at-law - The Warsaw Bar Association
Member of the Steering Committee of the Polish Wind Energy Association
Publications
Karol co-authored the following publications:
"cPPA market in Poland" 2023 Report
https://resourcepoland.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/raport_Rynek_cPPA_w_Polsce.pdf
"Wind energy in Poland" 2024 Report
https://dwfgroup.com/en/news-and-insights/insights/2024/6/onshore-wind-energy-in-poland-report
"Quick Guide to the Polish Auction System for Renewables - Onshore wind energy 2024"
https://dwfgroup.com/en/news-and-insights/insights/2024/6/quick-guide-to-the-polish-auction-system-for-renewables
"Quick Guide to the Polish Auction System for Renewables - Photovoltaics 2024"
https://dwfgroup.com/en/news-and-insights/insights/2024/5/quick-guide-to-the-polish-auction-system-for-renewables
"2021 Baltic Sea offshore wind farm investment guide"
https://dwfgroup.com/en/news-and-insights/insights/2021/8/baltic-sea-offshore-wind-farm-investment-guide
Experience
Karol Lasocki heads the Renewable Energy Department at DWF. His expertise focuses on renewable energy sources, both offshore and onshore, energy storage, grids and hydrogen.
He is engaged in the activities of associations and parliamentary groups related to renewable energy sources on a daily basis. He was an expert of the Parliamentary Offshore Wind Energy Group and - for many years – continues to serve as a member of the Steering Committee of the Polish Wind Energy Association. Likewise, he participates in the works of the Polish Photovoltaics Association and is the co-author of their PV auction guide. Karol was involved in drafting and negotiating the first virtual corporate PPAs in Poland and many virtual and physical PPAs since then. He was also heavily involved in preparation of draft legislation concerning the wind and solar energy sector.
He has been regularly recognised by international rankings. The Legal500 has named Karol in its Hall of Fame, while IFLR1000 has recognised him as Highly Regarded in Project development in energy sector.
Languages Spoken
Polish, English
Expert in these Jurisdictions
European Union
Chambers Review
Europe
Karol Lasocki is well versed in all aspects of transactional mandates relating to renewables. He also advises on legislation regarding the wind energy sector.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is always available and looking for solutions."
"Karol's vast knowledge and the support he provides are invaluable."
"He is always available and looking for solutions."
"Karol's vast knowledge and the support he provides are invaluable."
Articles, highlights and press releases
10 items provided by DWF Poland
DWF lawyers advised EDF Renewables on battery energy storage acquisition
DWF lawyers in Poland have advised EDF Renewables on acquisition of a 120 MW battery energy storage project in Poland.
DWF advises Gulermak Invest on acquisition of a photovoltaic farm of over 40 MW
DWF lawyers in Poland have advised Gulermak Invest on acquisition of a photovoltaic farm of over 40 MW.
DWF advises SachsenEnergie AG on acquisition of PV plants in Poland
DWF Poland has advised German energy giant SachsenEnergie AG on acquisition of three photovoltaic farms with a total installed capacity of 23.1 MWp
DWF advises Elawan Energy on the sale of PV projects in Poland
DWF lawyers in Poland advised Elawan Energy on the sale of 18 MWp portfolio of photovoltaic projects to R.Power
DWF advises Augusta Energy on finalisation of the sale of wind farms in Poland
DWF lawyers in Poland advised Augusta Energy on finalisation of the sale of wind farms with a total capacity of 50 MW to Iberdrola
DWF advises ONDE on acquisition of photovoltaic farms projects
DWF lawyers in Poland advised ONDE S.A. on the acquisition of two photovoltaic projects with a total capacity of 23 MW, located in Lower Silesia
DWF advises KGAL on long-term power purchase agreements (cPPAs) with Lafarge
DWF lawyers in Poland advised KGAL Investment Management on the conclusion of two long-term power purchase agreements (cPPAs) with Lafarge Cement Polska for onshore wind farms Krasin and Rywałd, owned by KGAL ESPF 4 Renewable Energy Fund
DWF advises on the sale of Sun Power Energy to Sonnedix Power Holdings Limited
DWF lawyers in Poland advised on the sale of Sun Power Energy, a developer of solar projects, to Sonnedix Power Holdings Limited
DWF advises Augusta Energy on the sale of wind and solar projects in Poland
DWF lawyers in Poland advised Augusta Energy on the sale of 98 MW portfolio of wind and solar projects to Iberdrola.
DWF advises V-RIDIUM Power Group on the renewable energy corporate purchase agreement with T-Mobile
DWF lawyers in Poland advised V-RIDIUM Power Group on the agreement with T-Mobile Polska for the supply of renewable energy for 15 years.
DWF lawyers advised EDF Renewables on battery energy storage acquisition
DWF lawyers in Poland have advised EDF Renewables on acquisition of a 120 MW battery energy storage project in Poland.
DWF advises Gulermak Invest on acquisition of a photovoltaic farm of over 40 MW
DWF lawyers in Poland have advised Gulermak Invest on acquisition of a photovoltaic farm of over 40 MW.
DWF advises SachsenEnergie AG on acquisition of PV plants in Poland
DWF Poland has advised German energy giant SachsenEnergie AG on acquisition of three photovoltaic farms with a total installed capacity of 23.1 MWp
DWF advises Elawan Energy on the sale of PV projects in Poland
DWF lawyers in Poland advised Elawan Energy on the sale of 18 MWp portfolio of photovoltaic projects to R.Power
DWF advises Augusta Energy on finalisation of the sale of wind farms in Poland
DWF lawyers in Poland advised Augusta Energy on finalisation of the sale of wind farms with a total capacity of 50 MW to Iberdrola
DWF advises ONDE on acquisition of photovoltaic farms projects
DWF lawyers in Poland advised ONDE S.A. on the acquisition of two photovoltaic projects with a total capacity of 23 MW, located in Lower Silesia
DWF advises KGAL on long-term power purchase agreements (cPPAs) with Lafarge
DWF lawyers in Poland advised KGAL Investment Management on the conclusion of two long-term power purchase agreements (cPPAs) with Lafarge Cement Polska for onshore wind farms Krasin and Rywałd, owned by KGAL ESPF 4 Renewable Energy Fund
DWF advises on the sale of Sun Power Energy to Sonnedix Power Holdings Limited
DWF lawyers in Poland advised on the sale of Sun Power Energy, a developer of solar projects, to Sonnedix Power Holdings Limited
DWF advises Augusta Energy on the sale of wind and solar projects in Poland
DWF lawyers in Poland advised Augusta Energy on the sale of 98 MW portfolio of wind and solar projects to Iberdrola.
DWF advises V-RIDIUM Power Group on the renewable energy corporate purchase agreement with T-Mobile
DWF lawyers in Poland advised V-RIDIUM Power Group on the agreement with T-Mobile Polska for the supply of renewable energy for 15 years.