Described as ‘one of the best’ in the public procurement space, the team at JDP Drapala & Partners specialises in construction mandates concerning national infrastructure, with a focus on transport, and provides comprehensive support to multinational corporates throughout the lifecycle of their projects. In addition, the team represents its clients before various relevant authorities, including the National Appeals Chamber. The team is led by Wojciech Merkwa, who handles high-value tenders in industries such as transport and construction. Łukasz Goniak departed the firm in June 2025.
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‘We have the pleasure to work with Wojciech Merkwa. Everybody is very eager to help anytime we have questions, and they always treat us very seriously.'
‘Definitely one of the best law firms in Poland when it comes to public procurement.’
‘The firm has extensive experience in public procurement law and infrastructure investments, including representation before the National Appeals Chamber. The team develops gradually and is very well-structured.’
Key clients
- Mirbud S.A.
- Kobylarnia S.A.
- Budimex S.A.
- Adamietz Sp. z o.o.
- Enprom Sp. z o.o.
- Naftoremont-Naftobudowa sp. z o.o.
- Tosçelik Spiral Boru Üretim Sanayi
- Swietelsky Rail Polska Sp. z o.o.
- GAP İnşaat Yatırım ve Dış Ticaret
- Fabe Polska Sp z o.o.
Work highlights
Represented a consortium in a project concerning the design and construction of a section of railway line.
Represented a consortium applying for a public procurement contract for the construction works and the performance of an executive design of railway lines.
Represented a consortium in a tender procedure related to the construction and reconstruction of railway lines.
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Practice head
Wojciech Merkwa