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. Another key contact is Łukasz Goniak.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Our service at JDP is mainly handled by Łukasz Goniak. To date - 100% success before the National Chamber of Appeal.’

  • ‘We extensively worked with Łukasz Goniak over the past year and I have to tell. Łukasz has proved to be extremely knowledgeable, very efficient, helpful and friendly.’

  • ‘Łukasz Goniak definitely stands out.’

  • ‘We have the pleasure to work with the Łukasz Goniak and 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.’

  • ‘Łukasz Goniak is highly professional and adept at working with international clients.’

  • ‘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.
  • PORR
  • NDI S.A.
  • Trakcja S.A.
  • Gülermak Sp. z o.o.
  • Zue S.A.
  • Daimler Polska Sp. z o.o.
  • Mobilis Sp. z o.o.
  • Roverpol Sp. z o.o.
  • TrackTec Construction Sp. z o.o.
  • Intop sp. z o.o.
  • Unibep S.A.

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.

Lawyers

Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Wojciech Merkwa

Other key lawyers

Łukasz Goniak