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Why choose our Public procurement law & tenders lawyers?

We speak and understand the language of both the companies participating in tenders and the tendering authorities. 

This expertise enables us to advise our clients effectively and practically in a targeted manner. Our advisory practice covers all procurement matters. We also benefit from the expertise from other sectors in order to provide comprehensive, cross-jurisdictional advice from a single hand.

We represent our clients in review proceedings before the public procurement tribunals and the public procurement senates of the higher regional courts. 

Our comprehensive advice includes the following services:

  • Examination of the tender documents for unclarities and possible legal violations combined with recommendations on how to deal with such violations.
  • Comprehensive advice on communication with procurement authorities (preparation of bidder questions, complaints and statements in connection with tender clarification)
  • Dealing with manufacturer- and/or product-specific tenders
  • Support in the preparation of requests to participate and tenders as well as in contract negotiations.
  • Advice on the fulfilment and admissibility of qualitative eligibility and award criteria
  • Strategic assistance, e.g. on loan of eligibility, bidding consortia and the use of subcontractors
  • Advice on the exclusion of bidders and applicants
  • Representation in review proceedings before the public procurement tribunals and the public procurement senates of the higher regional courts
  • Staff training and workshops on public procurement law and the accompanying legal areas of federal and state grants and budget law.