Public Law: Public Procurement/PPP | Europe

CMS enjoys a strong standing in the Austrian procurement world. The team is highly active in procurement mandates pertaining to large infrastructure and building constructions, and telecommunications and healthcare projects. Tender and award procedures as well as PPP projects are also handled by the firm. Its diverse client roster includes national and international market leaders from the construction, technology and energy sectors. CMS is also well placed to handle cross-border mandates, enabled by its international office network.

Haslinger / Nagele is a renowned Austrian law firm covering the full spectrum of public law. The team is market-leading in the field of planning and environmental law due to its strength in complex EIAs and permit procedures, often covering the manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. In addition, the firm offers excellent support in the handling of regulatory mandates in relation to waste management and pollution, including administrative proceedings. Furthermore, Haslinger / Nagele convinces with its expertise in public procurement mandates, acting for both bidders and contracting authorities on tender procedures and procurement proceedings. A particular area of focus is the procurement of IT services, new public transport vehicles and medical devices during the Covid-19 pandemic. Equally, clients benefit from the team's strength in general public law mandates including administrative and constitutional proceedings. Besides prestigious corporates from various industries, the firm is also sought after by public entities.

EY Law is home to a newly established 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 firm's robust offering.

Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner is a strong environmental and planning law boutique covering a wide spectrum of mandates including zoning, natural habitat conservation and gravel mining planning. The law firm has particular expertise in EIAs for large and strategically important construction projects while also assisting with decarbonisation projects. Another area of strength lies in planning procedures regarding flood protection, tunnel, road and urban development construction. Administrative proceedings and waste disposal also fall within the firm's expertise. Furthermore, clients benefit from the team's experience in procurement mandates including tender procedures.