We focus strongly on screening for risks and on managing the process in the award and performance of public contracts. Under this complex branch of law, we have built up a high level of specialized skills in advising decentralized contracting authorities and assisting candidates in public tenders.
Our written works on public procurement law are often published in legal journals, and we give presentations on this subject matter to specialized colloquia.
As regards the award phase, we focus on providing result-driven and pragmatic assistance in the screening of procurement documents, drafting of selection- and award decisions, advising on the correct process that should be followed, screening of requests for participation and the bids, and handling disputes regarding the specifications, selection- and award decisions.
Our team is familiar with conducting proceedings before the Council of State and the ordinary courts and tribunals. Thanks to our knowledge of the most recent case-law, the advice we give during the award phase considers the hurdles and obstacles that may follow during the litigation phase.
Although many procurement departments themselves are responsible for creating correct procurement documents, it is extremely difficult for them to base their work on the vagaries of case-law and to use them to prevent or overcome obstacles that appear as a result of different legislative interpretation possibilities. We therefore offer tailor-made solutions based on the client’s needs. If desired, we designate a permanent single point of contact so that you can reach us by phone or email immediately.
Analysing selection- and award decisions for their correctness and validity is part of our daily work also.
Regarding the performance of public contracts, we assist clients in disputes during the course of the contract, in adding and applying contractual arrangements, and in claims that are specific to the General Rules & Regulations for the Performance of Public Contracts and that run parallel to construction law. The principles of conventional construction law are adapted when they are applied to the public sector, which requires particular experience and know-how in handling these types of disputes. We assist clients professionally in these types of challenges.
