JDP Drapala & Partners has ‘exceptional knowledge and competence in the construction sector’ in particular, and is also noted for its knowledge of the infrastructure industry. The team frequently handles litigation and arbitration proceedings before domestic and international courts and institutions. Its client base includes publicly-listed companies, manufacturers, and technology suppliers. Przemysław Drapała and Andrzej Sokołowski co-lead the disputes department, as well as the infrastructure group. Wojciech Bazan is praised as a ’very skilful, pragmatic and effective attorney’ and he has expertise in disputes surrounding the termination of agreements.
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Testimonials
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- 'The litigation team of JDP has a very good tactical and strategic approach to conducting disputes. They are using all formal instruments in an extremely effective way. They are very pragmatic in the assessment of the cases. They cooperate smoothly with our company during the case.'
- 'Wojciech Bazan is a very skilful, pragmatic and effective attorney. He has a very good tactical and strategic approach.'
- 'Exceptional knowledge and competence in the construction sector.'
- 'Przemysław Drapała's unique experience in the construction sector, as well as his business approach to disputes, makes cooperation very effective.'
- 'The dispute resolution practice at JDP Drapala & Partners is distinguished by an extraordinary ability to apply the possibilities and tools to non-standard and difficult cases.'
- 'When we approach JDP with a problem, we are sure that we will be offered a solution that will protect the company from a legal perspective and at the same time will take into account business needs. What sets JDP’s lawyers apart is their understanding of the issues facing the construction industry and their ability to tailor litigation and non-litigation solutions to the specifics of the industry.'
- 'Przemysław Drapała and Wojciech Bazan are key individuals handling our cases. They stand out not only with extraordinary legal knowledge, but also with extensive experience, thanks to which they perfectly understand the market and know the practical problems it faces.'
- 'Wojciech Bazan supports us not only in court but also in mediation proceedings. In one case, thanks to his experience of what is important in settlements for public entities and the involvement of our company's team, in six months we managed to negotiate a settlement in a dispute that could have taken several years.'
Key clients
- IMPEL S.A. and its subsidiaries
- Impresa Pizzarotti & C. S.p.A.
- WeBuild S.p.A.
- Magna Nowoczesne Technologie Produkcji
- Budimex
- PORR
- Pojazdy Szynowe PESA
- Bilfinger Engineering & Technologies GmbH
- Babcock Borsig Steinmuller GmbH
- Bilfinger Piping Technologies GmbH
- Bilfinger MCE Berlin GmbH
- Babcock Noell GmbH
- Torpol
- Swietelsky Rail Polska
Work highlights
- Representing Impresa Pizzarotti & C. S.p.A. in dozens of cases against the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways arising from four different projects.
- Representing the claimants, PORR S.A., PEBEKA S.A. and PNiUIK Sp. z o.o., a consortium consisting of a member of the PORR Group and a member of the KGHM Group, against PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A., the Polish national operator of railways, in a case concerning the construction of a railway tunnel to Chopin Airport.
- Representing WeBuild in court proceedings concerning a road investment in Poland performed for GDDKiA.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Przemysław Drapała, Andrzej Sokołowski