About

Provided by JDP Drapała & Partners

We provide legal advice to Polish and foreign entities at all stages of public procurement procedure (both regular and sectoral), in particular with regard to infrastructure, energy and services sectors. We successfully represent our clients in proceedings before the National Appeals Chamber. Complaints filed by us with common courts against judgments issued by the National Appeals Chamber have led to precedent-setting rulings in several cases.


Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Public Procurement - Poland

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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

Work Highlights

Provided by JDP Drapała & Partners

  • JDP Drapała & Partners assisted Gulermak and Budimex with a road construction tender, including representing them in court proceedings.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

Wojciech Merkwa
3
Wojciech Merkwa
3
Band 3

Wojciech Merkwa often assists consortia of contractors on tender bids and public procurement disputes, particularly in the transport sector. He moves up in the rankings this year on the back of strong feedback from interviewees.

We appreciate his attentiveness, intelligence and speed of decision-making.

He proposed several solutions and discussed in detail the risks that exist when choosing among the solutions. At hearings, he is extremely effective and composed.

We always contact Wojciech Merkwa when we are in trouble or when we need support. We can always count on him; he is a great adviser.

He guides the client through the entire process of the hearing and explains the difficulties, as well as the potential gains and loses, of the case, so the client feels that he is a part of the team.

Wojciech Merkwa is characterised by above-average knowledge of public procurement law and knowledge of our market. He has the ability to work under time pressure and solve unusual legal problems.

U
Łukasz Paweł Goniak
U
Up and Coming

Łukasz Paweł Goniak enters the rankings this year on the back of his work advising bidding consortia on public procurement projects, particularly in the transportation sector. He has further experience representing clients in procurement disputes.

Łukasz Paweł Goniak has the ability to think analytically and always maintains a realistic perspective. It is important to him that the client knows the real chances of success.

He is highly devoted to the case and meticulous, providing high-level services.

He is always available, willing to help and, above all, effective. He has great knowledge and experience.

He is very intelligent, which he has repeatedly shown during hearings where a quick analysis of our position or an efficient response was required. These qualities had a key impact on the cases.

Łukasz Paweł Goniak is always ready and flexible, thinking of solutions instead of problems.

Ranked Lawyers at
JDP Drapała & Partners

Provided by Chambers
Filter by
Band

Poland

Public Procurement

Wojciech Merkwa
3
Wojciech Merkwa
3
Band 3
U
Łukasz Paweł Goniak
U
Up and Coming

Members

Provided by JDP Drapała & Partners

Łukasz Paweł Goniak, PhD