Addleshaw Goddard Targets CEE with Infrastructure and Energy Practice

Addleshaw Goddard, a global law firm, is significantly ramping up its infrastructure and energy practice across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). This includes participation in projects such as battery storage, energy investments, and transportation infrastructure across various countries, including Poland, Romania, and Lithuania. Partner Marton Eorsi emphasizes the growing necessity for public-private partnerships (PPPs) within the CEE region, citing energy transition and urban mobility as central areas of growth. Despite disparities in government involvement, there is a notable trend towards increased private sector participation. Eorsi highlights that while the infrastructure in the CEE has substantially improved over past decades, there's still a significant disparity compared to Western Europe. Estimated annual investments of EUR 65-75 billion over ten years are needed to close the infrastructure gap, with an additional EUR 50 billion annually to maintain the existing infrastructure. Furthermore, Poland is becoming a hub for infrastructure projects, demonstrated by Addleshaw Goddard's new office in Warsaw. The firm is also involved in significant projects beyond CEE, including in the UK, Middle East, Asia, and Spain. Looking forward, Eorsi predicts a sustained interest in infrastructure and energy investments with potential opportunities in digital infrastructure and energy storage across various CEE markets.