Wojciech Merkwa > JDP Drapala & Partners > Warsaw, Poland > Lawyer Profile

JDP Drapala & Partners has a sizeable construction team which supports some of the largest construction companies, both domestic and international, throughout all stages of their projects, advising on real estate acquisition, contract negotiation, and procurement. The practice is also active in the disputes sphere, with recent highlights including obtaining the first binding court ruling on price adjustments following increases in the cost of materials in the construction industry. Leadership of the team is shared between Przemysław Drapała and Andrzej Sokołowski; both also co-head the litigation and arbitration practice group, bringing their considerable experience as litigators to the department. Other key figures within the team include Wojciech Bazan, Ludwina Klein, Jakub Majewski and Wojciech Merkwa.

According to clients, working with JDP Drapala & Partners provides a ‘guarantee of the highest quality‘. The team advises across the full spectrum of public procurement matters, with a specialisation in the infrastructure, energy and services sectors. The practice is a key resource for both international and domestic corporates, frequently representing bidders in contract award proceedings, including appearances before the National Appeals Chamber. Wojciech Merkwa leads the team and regularly advises foreign contractors bidding for Polish projects. Other key names to note include the ‘extremely competent and helpful’ Łukasz Paweł Goniak, and Piotr Duma, who is an expert in construction disputes and public contracts. Aleksandra Blukacz, Wiktor Kulig and Iwo Franaszczyk are also recommended.