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JDP Drapała Chomiuk & Partners

Litigation: Elite

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JDP Drapała Chomiuk & Partners

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JDP’s Litigation team is one of the largest and most specialised disputes practices on the Polish market, comprising 6 partners and over 50 lawyers. The firm handles complex, high-value court proceedings, including multi-layered and precedent-setting cases, with the total value of claims exceeding EUR 1.6 billion.

JDP is particularly recognised for infrastructure and construction disputes, acting for most of the largest construction companies operating in Poland. At the same time, the practice extends to corporate, commercial and technology disputes, often involving cross-border elements and strategic importance for clients.

The team stands out for its ability to manage parallel proceedings arising from the same project and to take over cases at advanced stages, ensuring effective case management through to resolution. A key strength is also achieving favourable settlements and developing solutions that influence market practice.

Clients (10)

  • IMPEL
  • Nextbike Polska
  • Aldesa Poland, Aldesa New Energy
  • Impresa Pizzarotti
  • WeBuild
  • Warbud (Polish subsidiary from Vinci group)
  • Budimex
  • PORR
  • Schwarzmüller Group
  • NDI

Industries (7)

  • construction and infrastructure
  • energy and renewables
  • industrial / manufacturing
  • real estate
  • transport and logistics
  • technology / IT
  • commercial / corporate

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Litigation: Elite - Poland

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

The team at JDP Drapała Chomiuk & Partners advises on high-profile construction disputes, with experience in representing multinational clients before the courts. The firm also assists with general commercial litigation. The team possesses an impressive client roster that includes renowned European construction companies as well as notable Polish clients.

Work Highlights

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  • The JDP Drapała Chomiuk & Partners team acted for Nextbike Polska on proceedings brought by Larq, a minority shareholder, and concerning the appointment of a supervisory board member.

Strengths

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  • JDP Drapała Chomiuk & Partners combines very deep expertise in infrastructure disputes with excellent project management. The team is pragmatic, responsive and able to handle technically complex claims.

    Litigation: Elite respondentEurope
  • JDP is chosen mainly due to the extensive experience of the lawyers in the field of construction, especially in situations where in-depth knowledge and an unconventional approach are needed.

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  • What sets them apart is the ability to treat even the highly sensitive disputes with full intellectual engagement and discipline. They don't just 'handle' a case, they proactively drive it forward.

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  • JDP Drapała Chomiuk & Partners is our go-to firm for strategic and high-value litigation.

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  • JDP lawyers are characterised by curiosity and diligence in document analysis. They quickly and effectively identified important details and they are also distinguished by high efficiency.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Przemysław Drapała
    Band 2Przemysław Drapała

    Przemysław Drapała

    Przemysław Drapała specialises in advising clients on construction-related conflicts, including domestic and cross-border litigation.

    • Przemysław Drapała is known on the Polish market as an outstanding specialist in construction disputes with extraordinary experience in difficult cases.

      Litigation: Elite respondentEurope
    • Przemysław Drapała combines deep academic knowledge with very practical litigation skills; he has great understanding of the client's business objectives and knows how to accommodate them.

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  • Up and ComingWojciech Bazan
    Up and ComingWojciech Bazan

    Wojciech Bazan

    Wojciech Bazan is an up-and-coming partner experienced in assisting with construction litigation and contract disputes.

    • Wojciech Bazan is a great lawyer. He has great knowledge about the sector and very technical knowledge too.

      Litigation: Elite respondentEurope
    • Wojciech Bazan is very experienced, we are very satisfied with his work.

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    • Wojciech Bazan is always engaged in my cases and his solutions are always a good choice. His commercial awareness about my industry is high, which helps him to provide the highest level of services.

      Litigation: Elite respondentEurope
    • Wojciech Bazan is very business-oriented and creative.

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    • Wojciech Bazan's reliability and individual approach to the client deserve the highest praise. Communication was clear and I was kept informed about the progress of the case.

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