About

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JDP’s Public Procurement practice advises Polish and international clients across all stages of public procurement procedures, including complex tender processes, appeal proceedings and contract performance, with a particular focus on infrastructure, energy and transport sectors. The team is regularly involved in the largest and most high-profile projects on the Polish market, often exceeding multi-billion PLN value, and frequently setting standards for future procurement practice.

The practice is recognised for handling complex and precedent-setting disputes before the National Appeals Chamber and common courts, including cases addressing key systemic issues such as contractor exclusion, self-cleaning mechanisms and the limits of contracting authorities’ powers. Many of these cases have had a direct impact on the interpretation and application of Polish and EU public procurement law.

The team acts for leading international and domestic contractors, including major construction and engineering companies, and continues to expand its client base with global players entering the Polish market. With a high volume of appeal proceedings handled each year and a strong track record of success, JDP is widely regarded as one of the leading public procurement teams in Poland.

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Public Procurement - Poland

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What the Team is Known For

JDP Drapała Chomiuk & Partners is a popular choice with consortia of constructors for transport sector infrastructure projects. The firm is well regarded for advising bidders on tender procedures, as well as representing clients in procurement disputes before the National Appeal Chamber.

Work Highlights

  • JDP Drapała Chomiuk & Partners assisted Siemens Energy with the tender for the construction of a gas-steam unit, including representation before the National Appeal Chamber.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Wojciech Merkwa
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Wojciech Merkwa
Head of Public Procurement
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Band 3

Wojciech Merkwa has an established practice in assisting consortia of contractors with tender bids and public procurement disputes. His clients are often from the transport and energy sectors.

Wojciech is always perfectly prepared and has the ability to concisely convey problematic issues.

Wojciech Merkwa is an accomplished legal professional who approaches each case with diligence and integrity. He demonstrates a consistently respectful and client-focused attitude.

He combines legal precision with an understanding of operational realities, offering clear and strategic advice in both negotiations and disputes.

He provides clear, decisive guidance, always grounded in legal expertise and practical experience. Wojciech is a trusted adviser in all key procurement and construction disputes.

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Public Procurement

Wojciech Merkwa
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Wojciech Merkwa
Head of Public Procurement
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Band 3

Members

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Aleksandra Blukacz

Justyna Góźdź

Wiktor Kulig

Wojciech Merkwa

Wojciech Merkwa

Head of Department

Łukasz Grzybek

Clients

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ADAMIETZ

BUDIMEX

HOCHTIEF POLSKA

KARMAR

KOBYLARNIA

POLIMEX MOSTOSTAL

PORR

TESLA POLAND

TRAKCJA

TRAMWAJE WARSZAWSKIE

Industries

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construction and engineering

energy (including renewables and energy infrastructure)

industrial / manufacturing

infrastructure (transport: roads, railways, bridges)

public sector / public procurement

real estate (in particular industrial and infrastructure projects)

transport and logistics