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EY Law Pelzmann Gall Größ Rechtsanwälte GmbH

Public Law: Public Procurement/PPP

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EY Law Austria’s Public Law practice, led by Ulrike Sehrschön, advises public authorities, regulated industries and infrastructure operators on complex regulatory, procurement and administrative law matters. The team provides integrated legal, technical and strategic support across energy, digitalisation, transport, higher education, telecommunications and critical infrastructure.

Key Mandates

  • HR digitalisation and AI‑enabled public service platforms
  • Photovoltaic & renewable energy contracting
  • Sports & education infrastructure upgrades
  • Medical supply frameworks
  • Waterway facility developments

Specialisations

  • Strategic procurement design
  • EU‑wide tendering
  • Regulatory governance
  • State‑aid & funding compliance
  • Sector‑specific legislation
  • Digital transformation of public services

The team also advises clients in highly regulated industries on ever evolving regulatory frameworks such as DORA, NIS2, pharma and medical devices regulation, energy transition regulation and public sector innovation initiatives.

Approach

Leveraging EY’s global multidisciplinary network, the team delivers coordinated, future‑focused solutions across complex multi-jurisdictional regulatory environments at the intersection of regulation, technology and public sector transformation.

Clients (6)

  • Federal ministries
  • Regional authorities
  • Universities
  • Public institutions
  • Regulators
  • Innovation‑driven operators

Industries (10)

  • Energy
  • Government
  • Infrastructure
  • Real Estate
  • Construction
  • Project Development
  • Public Sector
  • Higher Education
  • Research
  • Health

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Public Law: Public Procurement/PPP - Austria

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

EY Law is home to a public procurement department which regularly acts for bidders and contracting authorities. The team is particularly active on nationwide IT, construction and energy projects as well as infrastructure procurement. Equally, the law firm is well placed to assist with EU-wide tender procedures and review proceedings, especially in connection with the supply of vaccines and pharmaceutical products. Its further expertise in tender audits and award procedures complements the law firm's robust offering.

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Work Highlights

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  • EY Law supported FH JOANNEUM in the procurement of a HR software solution for personnel management.

Strengths

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  • Their familiarity with the relevant case law and ability to leverage it in our favour further underscores their competence in navigating high stakes, nuanced legal challenges.

    Public Law: Public Procurement/PPP respondentEurope

  • We always feel that the size and composition of the EY Law team are well suited to our case. Its responses are consistently timely and its availability is excellent throughout the process.

    Public Law: Public Procurement/PPP respondentEurope

  • The collaboration with EY Law is characterised by a high level of professional quality. The tendering processes are conducted in a professional manner.

    Public Law: Public Procurement/PPP respondentEurope

  • The EY Law team acts and reacts quickly, both in personal and written collaborations.

    Public Law: Public Procurement/PPP respondentEurope

  • EY Law is well known for its hands-on approach and the team comes up with creative and solution-oriented ideas when needed.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ulrike Sehrschön
    Ulrike Sehrschön

    Ulrike Sehrschön

    Ulrike Sehrschön is a well-known practitioner and regularly advises on nationwide procurements in the IT and construction sectors, with further expertise in handling EU-wide tender procedures and review proceedings.

    • Ulrike Sehrschön is very practical and we like her a lot. We talk to her frequently and she very quickly understands what we want.

      Public Law: Public Procurement/PPP respondentEurope

    • Ulrike Sehrschön's responsiveness, attention to detail and clear communication are greatly appreciated. We feel well advised at all times and value her expertise and commitment.

      Public Law: Public Procurement/PPP respondentEurope

    • Ulrike Sehrschön knows our organisation and its needs very well, and she assembles her team accordingly to meet those requirements.

      Public Law: Public Procurement/PPP respondentEurope

    • Ulrike Sehrschön is very direct when she needs to be and her legal support and expertise are superb. She is very transparent and openly communicative.

      Public Law: Public Procurement/PPP respondentEurope

    • Ulrike Sehrschön is able to navigate through all the authorities involved and give us the confidence to win tenders.

      Public Law: Public Procurement/PPP respondentEurope
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