JDP Drapala & Partners

Since its establishment in 2005, JDP Drapała Chomiuk & Partners has been providing effective legal solutions to domestic and international clients, in particular companies operating in sectors such as construction, infrastructure, real estate, energy, new technologies, manufacturing, transport and services, as well as banks and investment funds.

With 11 partners and over 65 lawyers, JDP advises on complex commercial transactions and the day-to-day operations of medium-sized and large enterprises. A significant part of the firm’s work involves representation in court and arbitration proceedings, as well as tax and employment advisory.

JDP is one of the leading Polish law firms specialising in large-scale construction and infrastructure projects, including rail, road, bridge, energy, transmission and industrial investments. The firm combines transactional, regulatory and dispute resolution expertise, supporting clients throughout the entire lifecycle of projects.

Over the years, JDP has been involved in numerous precedent-setting cases, contributing to the development of Polish case law, particularly in construction and infrastructure disputes.

The firm is also well recognised for its German Desk, providing comprehensive advice in German to clients from the DACH region. JDP also advises in Italian and French and is frequently chosen as a local counsel by leading international law firms.

JDP’s strong market position is reflected in high rankings in international legal directories, including Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500.

Practice areas

JDP regularly receives top rankings in: Construction; Dispute Resolution; Arbitration; Public Procurement; Real Estate; Commercial, Corporate & M&A; Energy & Natural Resources.

The firm’s practice areas include:

• Litigation and arbitration – representation in complex domestic and international disputes (including ICC, VIAC, DIS, UNCITRAL), with particular focus on construction and infrastructure cases

• Construction and infrastructure – comprehensive advice for contractors, investors and designers on major infrastructure and industrial projects

• Public procurement – advisory and representation at all stages of procurement procedures, including proceedings before the National Appeals Chamber

• M&A and corporate law – transactional advisory, restructurings and ongoing corporate support, including cross-border matters

• Real estate – advice on acquisition, development and financing of real estate projects, including large industrial investments

• Commercial contracts – drafting and negotiating complex, tailor-made agreements, including cross-border projects

• Employment – ongoing HR support, structuring employment relationships and internal policies

• Tax – advisory on transactions, restructurings and ongoing tax matters, including representation before authorities

• Energy and natural resources – including RES projects, energy infrastructure and storage

• Competition and consumer protection

• Compliance and ESG

• White-collar crime and internal investigations

• IP/IT, data protection and cybersecurity (Commercial Tech)

• Telecommunications

• Defence and security sector – including public procurement, infrastructure, transactions and technology transfer

Approach

JDP combines legal expertise with a strong business-oriented approach. The firm is particularly valued for its ability to handle complex, high-value projects and disputes, delivering practical and effective solutions tailored to clients’ needs.