The corporate, commercial, and M&A practice at JDP Drapala & Partners is lauded for its ‘dedication to excellence’, and is especially skilled in cross-border transactions, private equity mandates and joint ventures, with a particular focus on advising clients from German-speaking countries. With an in-house tax team, the group is able to provide clients with a comprehensive offering, which encompasses assistance for clients entering the Polish market. Marcin Chomiuk leads the group, which is active in the manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, tech,and telecoms sectors, to name a few. Chomiuk is also an expert in post-M&A disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘This practice is distinguished by its client-first approach, combining deep industry expertise with tailored solutions. The team's strengths lie in its diverse backgrounds, offering a blend of business acumen and technical proficiency that helps clients navigate complex challenges.'

  • 'Clients benefit from specialised knowledge in asset classes, risk management and regulatory frameworks, with the firm staying ahead of market trends through continuous learning.’

  • ‘The individuals I work with stand out due to their exceptional commitment to delivering bespoke solutions that truly align with clients' needs. They possess a rare combination of technical expertise and practical insight, making their advice not only technically sound but also commercially astute.'

  • 'What sets them apart is their ability to anticipate challenges and provide proactive, actionable guidance, rather than simply reacting to problems.'

  • 'The team's dedication to excellence, combined with a genuine passion for client success, differentiates them from competitors and drives the value we create.’
  • ‘Good understanding of clients' needs.'

  • ‘The general proactivity of the whole team was perceived very well, they really care about getting the best outcomes for their client.’

Key clients

  • Carlyle Group
  • Ayvens
  • Polski Światłowód Otwarty
  • Axon Lab
  • Promar
  • Nutricia
  • EQT
  • Apleona
  • MAGNA
  • Scope Fluidics
  • Nextbike
  • FreeNow
  • Adezz
  • Exorigo-UPOS S.A.
  • JAF Group
  • Minth
  • Sanhua
  • PROCURAL Group
  • Sanok Rubber Company S.A.
  • Best Secret

Work highlights

  • Advised Ayvens (EURONEXT listed) on the Polish part of a global M&A integration covering over 40 countries.
  • Advised Carlyle Group (NASDAQ listed) on the Polish part of a global strategic growth investment by TA Associates, a global PE firm, in the SER Group, a global intelligent content automation software vendor in the enterprise content management market, covering 11 countries.
  • Advised Laumann Group on a two-stage acquisition of 100% of shares in PROCURAL sp. z o.o. (formerly Ponzio Polska sp. z o.o.).

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marcin Chomiuk

Other key lawyers

Magdalena Bartnik, Marcin Lewiński, Barbara Kaczała