Commentary from HWW lawyers on changes in law, Supreme Court and NSA rulings, and tax interpretations.
The case involved a client operating in the field of distributed energy, which faced a serious regulatory barrier preventing the connection of more than a dozen …
The case involved a group of entities interested in jointly generating electricity from renewable sources and benefiting from preferential billing rules provided for energy cooperatives. The …
What are provisions in accounting terms? Provisions in accounting terms are liabilities of uncertain timing or amount, created in connection with anticipated costs or losses. They …
Allegations against the company’s former management and their basis The new board of directors of a joint-stock company reported serious irregularities related to the activities of …
What is a transmission easement? A transmission easement is a limited real right which was introduced into civil law in 2008 to regulate the legal status …
Stages of conduct – a process strategy aimed at protecting customers Bills of exchange disputes, conducted under the order procedure, are characterized by a high degree …
One of the most serious risks faced by foreign investors is disputes with the host state. Such conflicts may arise both from the state’s breach of …
The essence of a joint venture lies in the pooling of business partners’ resources – capital, know-how, personnel, technology and market contacts – whilst sharing both …
In the February issue, you can read about, amongst other things: planned amendments to the Renewable Energy Sources Act (‘the Biomethane Act’), including the auction system …
Electronic service in civil proceedings – principles, effective date and procedural risks E-service is not email correspondence, but a formal service of registered electronic service, in …
Energy cooperatives and legal fiction in the Renewable Energy Sources Act The provisions of the RES Act (Article 38da(4)) introduce a specific legal fiction, according to …
A PPA is a long-term electricity supply agreement entered into directly between an electricity generator and the end consumer. In practice, this means moving away from …
One solution that helps to clarify these issues is a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). This document sets out the rules for handling information deemed confidential and outlines …
For many business owners, an individual tax ruling is a kind of ‘insurance policy’. It allows them to confirm the specific tax consequences of the facts …
The company’s business is the production of electricity from gas generated by the separation of wet natural gas, extracted as a by-product of oil production on …
The exact wording of the key provisions of the Energy Law The legal basis for the preference given to waste heat is the Act of 10 …
The answer to these needs is TransakcjeOZE.pl – a platform dedicated to professional transactions in the renewable energy market. Platform designed around the transaction process TransakcjeOZE.pl …
In the January issue, you can read about, amongst other things: the extension of the deadline for settling public aid related to the maximum electricity price …
Taxation of land and buildings – key differences Land and buildings are taxed on the basis of their area expressed in square metres. Local authorities set …
General principles Firstly, it should be noted that the limitation period refers to a situation where a given civil law claim (e.g. for payment or for …
NCBiR’s allegations and their basis NCBiR indicated that the basis for the termination of the contract and the demand for reimbursement was the alleged submission of …
In the December issue, you can read about, amongst other things: planned changes to the energy consumer support scheme and new rules for the settlement of …
Warranties in B2B – the scope of statutory protection and options for modification The warranty is a mechanism for protecting the buyer, the basis for which …
Obligation to connect Pursuant to Article 7 of the Energy Law, energy companies are, in principle, obliged to conclude a network connection agreement with entities applying …
In the November issue, you can read about, amongst other things: the amendment to the Energy Law implementing the EU’s Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), new obligations …
Background to the case On 4 November 2025, the Supreme Administrative Court issued a judgment in case no. II FSK 1591/24 concerning the continued depreciation of …
Preparing for a tax audit A tax audit usually begins with a notice of intent to initiate the audit. From that point onwards, a tax adviser …
For many years, arbitration has been a viable alternative to litigation in the state courts – particularly in international contracts or in relationships where confidentiality and …
What to do after receiving a notice Once you have received a notice of intent to initiate an audit, you should check its contents immediately. The …
What is the purpose of a non-competition clause, and who is actually bound by it? The primary purpose of introducing a non-competition clause in commercial companies …
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