Bartłomiej Cherka
Lawyer
Attorney-at-law
He specializes in administrative and court proceedings related to investment and construction processes. He provides legal support for investments, especially housing, service, logistics, and industrial projects. He helps clients obtain required decisions and represents them before authorities and administrative courts.
My Experience
He gained experience in top international and Polish law firms in Warsaw. He advised Polish and foreign investors on spatial planning, construction law, and environmental law. He handled many cases on environmental decisions for projects.
He took part in many real estate and environmental due diligence processes. He also prepared legal opinions and memoranda on investment and construction processes, heritage protection, and legalization of buildings.
He graduated from the Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Warsaw (2018). He also completed the School of Law and Economy of China (2019). In 2022, he completed legal training and became an attorney-at-law. He speaks English fluently.
He has been passionate about tennis since a young age. He actively takes part in national legal tournaments. In 2024, he became Polish champion of attorneys-at-law in the open category.
My publications
PFAS restrictions in the EU. When the bans apply and what producers need to do
PFAS restrictions in the European Union are no longer a distant prospect. Some bans already apply, further ones take effect in 2026, and hanging over ...
Publication Environmental protection
PFAS restrictions in the EU. When the bans apply and what producers need to doA New Era in Metal Packaging
Preparing Your Business for PFAS and BPA Restrictions The food packaging industry is at a crossroads. Upcom...
Publication Product law
A New Era in Metal PackagingPackaging Revolution: How to Prepare Your Business for the PPWR?
How to Prepare Your Business for the PPWR? A pivotal moment is approaching in the world of environmental re...
Publication Product law
Packaging Revolution: How to Prepare Your Business for the PPWR?Environmental Seminar
We are pleased to inform you that in November 2026 our traditional Environmental Seminar will take place. For many years, this event has served as ...
Training Environmental protection
Environmental SeminarBuilding supervision orders tree removal – does it have the authority to do so?
When an authority imposes an obligation without a legal basis, a business can find itself facing real risk of sanctions. This is precisely what happen...
Publication Environmental protection
Building supervision orders tree removal – does it have the authority to do so?Does a height limit always apply without exception? An example of a successful appeal
A refusal to grant a permit for the expansion of a facility does not always mean the end of a project. Often, the key lies in correctly interpreting t...
Publication Environmental protection
Does a height limit always apply without exception? An example of a successful appealCan a PV installation increase flood risk? An example of successfully challenging a refusal to approve
A negative opinion from Wody Polskie can effectively block an investment, particularly during a period of heightened administrative caution following ...
Publication Environmental protection
Can a PV installation increase flood risk? An example of successfully challenging a refusal to approveThe PFAS Limits: What Applies from 12 August
On 30 March 2026, the European Commission published its Guidance document and FAQ on the implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulatio...
Publication Product law
The PFAS Limits: What Applies from 12 AugustSee all
My specializations
Environmental protection
Environmental regulations affect not only compliance, but what matters most in business: the pace of investment, operating costs, and security. In this area, knowing what the law says is not enough. You also need to know how to translate it into concrete actions and sound decisions.
Do you need legal support for an investment or product?
Contact me.
bartlomiej.cherka@erslegal.com +48 664 702 059