Daniel Kopania specialises in real estate, construction and infrastructure, advising institutional investors, owners, funders, contractors and professional consultants.
Daniel has a wide range of expertise in retail, office, warehouse, residential, mixed-use, energy and industrial plants, as well as PPP and infrastructure projects. He also has unique expertise in negotiating construction contracts.
Contact details
- Clifford Chance, Warsaw
- +48224299418
- Email me
- Speaks English and Russian
- Sector Energy & resources
Career & qualifications
- Nabarro Nathanson, Warsaw 1994
- British Centre for English and European Legal Studies, Warsaw 1995
- CMS Cameron McKenna, Warsaw 1995
- Warsaw University, Law and Administration Faculty 1996
- Secondment to London 1999
- Admitted as an attorney-at-law (radca prawny) in Poland
- Joined Clifford Chance 2006
- Partner since 2010
Professional bodies
- Member of the Warsaw Bar Association (OIRP w Warszawie)
- Polish Society of the Construction Law
Awards and citations
- Daniel Kopania is ranked as Band 1.
Chambers Europe 2026, Construction – Poland - Daniel Kopania is ranked as "Notable Practitioner".
Chambers Europe 2026, Projects & Infrastructure – Poland - Daniel Kopania is ranked as Band 2.
Chambers Europe 2026, Real Estate – Poland - Daniel Kopania is highly regarded for his market-leading expertise in construction. He regularly advises on the construction aspects of large domestic projects across energy, maritime and logistics sectors.
Chambers Europe 2026, Construction – Poland - "Daniel Kopania exudes confidence and is very knowledgeable."
Chambers Europe 2026, Construction and Real Estate – Poland - 'Daniel Kopania is highly proactive and solution-oriented, often anticipating challenges before they arise and offers clear and actionable guidance".
Chambers Europe 2026, Construction – Poland - Daniel Kopania is a key contact at the firm.
Chambers Europe 2026, Projects & Infrastructure – Poland - Daniel Kopanla heads the real estate practice. He is highly regarded for his market-leading expertise in real estate. He is often seen acting for international investors and developers on the acquisition and financing of commercial and retail properties.
Chambers Europe 2026, Real Estate – Poland - Daniel Kopania is ranked as "Highly regarded ".
IFLR 1000 2024, Project development - Poland. - "Daniel Kopania is highly regarded for his market-leading expertise in construction. He regularly advises on the construction aspects of large domestic projects across energy, maritime and logistics sectors."
Chambers Europe 2026, Construction – Poland - "Daniel Kopania is highly proactive and solution-oriented, often anticipating challenges before they arise and offers clear and actionable guidance."
Chambers Europe 2026, Construction – Poland - "Daniel Kopania heads the real estate practice. He is highly regarded for his market-leading expertise in real estate. He is often seen acting for international investors and developers on the acquisition and financing of commercial and retail properties."
Chambers Europe 2026, Real Estate – Poland - "Daniel Kopania exudes confidence and is very knowledgeable."
Chambers Europe 2026, Real Estate – Poland - Daniel Kopania is identified in the Leading Partners. Legal 500 EMEA 2026, Construction – Poland
- Daniel Kopania is identified in the Hall of Fame. Legal 500 EMEA 2026, Real Estate – Poland.
- 'Daniel Kopania leads the practice with a wide range of expertise in retail, office, warehouse, residential, mixed-use, energy and industrial plants, as well as PPP and infrastructure projects.' Legal 500 EMEA 2026, Construction – Poland
- 'Daniel Kopania stands out for his ability to conduct high-value, complex transactions with calmness and confidence, class, and the utmost professionalism. His insight and business acumen are unmatched.’ Legal 500 EMEA 2026, Real Estate – Poland