Dr Roland M Stein
Europe Guide 2024
Band 3 : Public Law: Public Procurement/PPP
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About
Provided by Dr Roland M Stein
Practice Areas
International trade law and national security expert
Fachanwalt für Vergaberecht (specialist lawyer for public procurement law)
ESG
Head of BLOMSTEIN's Brazil Desk
Many years of experience in advising national and international clients on all matters relating to international trade law:
Foreign investment control proceedings,
Export control and sanctions procedures and investigations (in particular with regard to the export of software, technology and know-how as well as sensitive products),
Customs law, excise taxes (primarily energy, electricity, alcohol tax), and
WTO, EU law (particularly anti-dumping, safeguard measures)
Advice to bidders and contracting authorities on all aspects of public procurement law, including litigation, advisory matters, and public procurement compliance (exclusions, debarments, self-cleaning)
World Bank, EBRD, EIB, ADB debarment matters
World Bank admitted monitor
Sector experience: IT and technology, energy, general industry, infrastructure, defence and security
Career
BLOMSTEIN founding partner (2016)
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Berlin, London (2006-2016)
Professional Memberships
Admitted to the Bar in Germany (Rechtsanwalt)
One of the Directors of the CELIS Institute
Co-leader of the defence and security division of forum vergabe (Gesprächskreis Verteidigungs- und Sicherheitsvergaben)
Co-chair of the IBA subcommittee on debarments and exclusions
Publications
Publishes in international and national law journals on international trade and public procurement law
Co-editor of “Recht der Investitionskontrolle” (commentary on investment control law)
Co-author of the Commentary on the German Foreign Trade and Payments Act (AWG) in Dorsch
Co-author of the contribution to the German investment protection law, Lexology Panoramic (formerly GTDT): Foreign Investment Review, since 2019
Co-author of the chapter on the European Union sanctions regime, Lexology Panoramic (formerly GTDT): Sanctions, since 2021
Co-editor of “Beck’scher Online-Kommentar Vergaberecht”, Co-editor of “Contracting und Recht”
Frequent speaker at conferences and seminars in the EU and US
Personal
Half German, half Brazilian, grew up in São Paulo
Universities of Heidelberg and Leeds
LL.M. Eur., PhD degree (Dr. iur.), University of Frankfurt
Chambers Review
Europe
Roland Stein's expertise lies in large defence sector procurements including review proceedings, with further strength in the energy sector.
Articles, highlights and press releases
10 items provided by BLOMSTEIN
EUDR Extension in the Balance - A Key Decision Still Pending
On 14 November, the European Parliament voted in favor of a 12-month postponement for the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
International Investment Law - Unpacking a Dynamic Regime
Foreign direct investments (FDI) have faced greater scrutiny in recent years, as states increasingly subject investment transactions to screening procedures due to rising geopolitical tensions and national security concerns.
EU-only in Defence Procurement?- New developments hinder non-EU companies in defence sector
After many years in the shadows, the European defence industry has returned to the political agenda since Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine. One of the ways to strengthen the domestic industry is to favour EU companies in defence procurement by EU Member States.
Damages in Defence Procurements - Dawn of a new era thanks to recent ECJ ruling?
A recent decision brings new life to the question of compensation for unlawful conduct by the German MOD in Defence Procurements.
BLOMSTEIN unterstützt Join Capital bei Investment in Quantenkommunikation
Series-A-Finanzierungsrunde für Quantum Optics Jena Bei der Series-A-Finanzierungsrunde des Startups Quantum Optics Jena GmbH mit einem Gesamtvolumen von 8,5 Mio. Euro hat BLOMSTEIN gemeinsam mit lindenpart-ners den VC-Fond und Lead-Investor Join Capital erfolgreich unterstützt.
CSDDD and Green Claims Directive - Securing Consumer Welfare, Enhancing Corporate Sustainability
This briefing is the sixth in a series on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). In this briefing, we explore the main goals of the upcoming Green Claims Directive (GCD) and draw a parallel with the CSDDD.
CSDDD and Forced Labour Regulation - Common Goals, Reinforcing Approaches
This briefing is the fifth in a series on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). In today’s briefing we explore the main points of convergence and differences be-tween the CSDDD and the upcoming Forced Labour Regulation.
CSDDD and CSRD - Spot the Difference!
In today’s briefing we explore the main differences and points of convergence of the CSDDD and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), particularly which companies might be affected by both and how to reconcile them.
EUDR on the Horizon - Lost in the woods? BMEL tries to guide you
Starting December 30, 2024, the provisions of the EU Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR) will apply to large and medium enterprise operators.
CSDDD and EUDR - Crafting an Integrated Compliance Strategy
In today’s briefing we explore the main differences and points of convergence of the CSDDD and the European Union Regulation on Deforestation-free products (EUDR), particularly which companies might be affected by both and how to leverage synergies when implementing compliance procedures.
EUDR Extension in the Balance - A Key Decision Still Pending
On 14 November, the European Parliament voted in favor of a 12-month postponement for the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
International Investment Law - Unpacking a Dynamic Regime
Foreign direct investments (FDI) have faced greater scrutiny in recent years, as states increasingly subject investment transactions to screening procedures due to rising geopolitical tensions and national security concerns.
EU-only in Defence Procurement?- New developments hinder non-EU companies in defence sector
After many years in the shadows, the European defence industry has returned to the political agenda since Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine. One of the ways to strengthen the domestic industry is to favour EU companies in defence procurement by EU Member States.
Damages in Defence Procurements - Dawn of a new era thanks to recent ECJ ruling?
A recent decision brings new life to the question of compensation for unlawful conduct by the German MOD in Defence Procurements.
BLOMSTEIN unterstützt Join Capital bei Investment in Quantenkommunikation
Series-A-Finanzierungsrunde für Quantum Optics Jena Bei der Series-A-Finanzierungsrunde des Startups Quantum Optics Jena GmbH mit einem Gesamtvolumen von 8,5 Mio. Euro hat BLOMSTEIN gemeinsam mit lindenpart-ners den VC-Fond und Lead-Investor Join Capital erfolgreich unterstützt.
CSDDD and Green Claims Directive - Securing Consumer Welfare, Enhancing Corporate Sustainability
This briefing is the sixth in a series on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). In this briefing, we explore the main goals of the upcoming Green Claims Directive (GCD) and draw a parallel with the CSDDD.
CSDDD and Forced Labour Regulation - Common Goals, Reinforcing Approaches
This briefing is the fifth in a series on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). In today’s briefing we explore the main points of convergence and differences be-tween the CSDDD and the upcoming Forced Labour Regulation.
CSDDD and CSRD - Spot the Difference!
In today’s briefing we explore the main differences and points of convergence of the CSDDD and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), particularly which companies might be affected by both and how to reconcile them.
EUDR on the Horizon - Lost in the woods? BMEL tries to guide you
Starting December 30, 2024, the provisions of the EU Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR) will apply to large and medium enterprise operators.
CSDDD and EUDR - Crafting an Integrated Compliance Strategy
In today’s briefing we explore the main differences and points of convergence of the CSDDD and the European Union Regulation on Deforestation-free products (EUDR), particularly which companies might be affected by both and how to leverage synergies when implementing compliance procedures.
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