JDP Drapala & Partners navigate contentious arbitration and litigation proceedings, representing clients before international and domestic arbitration institutions. Practice head Przemysław Drapała handles complex construction court disputes while Andrzej Sokołowski is an experienced litigator with a track record encompassing construction cases across both arbitration and litigation. Sokolowski has successfully represented clients before common courts, the Supreme Court and arbitration courts.
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Testimonials
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- ‘From what I can observe, one of the key strengths of JDP’s arbitration practice is the quality of its team.’
- ‘I have worked with Karol Macias. Karol is a very experienced lawyer - extremely knowledgeable but ant the same time very open-minded and creative. Very helpful and keen to find solutions outside the box.’
- ‘Working with Karol Macias is always a pleasure. He is always prepared, full of fresh ideas and ready to discuss both the practicalities of civil procedure or arbitration cases as well as complex legal issues. It is always good to have Karol Macias on a case.’
- ‘Dispute resolution is among the very best in Poland. Przemysław Drapała is the person you want on your side in the most significant disputes.’
- ‘They have very business - oriented approach.’
- ‘What makes this practice unique is its combination of deep sector expertise, client-centred collaboration, and a forward-thinking approach to problem-solving.’
Key clients
- IMPEL S.A.
- Nextbike Polska S.A.
- Aldesa Poland, Aldesa New Energy
- Impresa Pizzarotti & C. S.p.A.
- WeBuild S.p.A.
- Warbud (Polish subsidiary from Vinci group)
- Budimex
- PORR
- Pojazdy Szynowe PESA
- Schwarzmüller Group
- NDI
Work highlights
Representing WeBuild in court proceedings concerning the termination of a strategic road infrastructure contract worth over PLN 1bn performed for Poland’s national road authority (GDDKiA).
Advised Nextbike Polska S.A. in a corporate governance dispute with a listed shareholder, successfully securing a strategic out-of-court settlement.
Supported Schwarzmüller Group companies in managing the legal consequences of over 1,000 disrupted delivery contracts due to the war in Ukraine, implementing a unified cross-border renegotiation and settlement strategy.
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Practice head
Przemysław Drapała; Andrzej Sokołowski
Other key lawyers
Karol Macias