Europe Austria Public Law: Public Procurement/PPP

Schramm Öhler is an outstanding law boutique with an exceptional coverage of procurement law, predominantly acting for contracting authorities. The team offers particular expertise in tender procedures regarding large construction, IT and transport projects at state and federal level, while often involving a European component. Furthermore, the firm is held in high esteem for its work on green mobility, as well as award and open procedures pertaining to educational services and facility management. In addition, Schramm Öhler represents clients in complex review proceedings. Its client roster includes federal ministries, public funds and municipal entities.

Wolf Theiss houses an excellent public law department with expertise across procurement, planning and environmental as well as constitutional and administrative law. The team is renowned for its strength in large-scale nationwide procurements and tender procedures, especially in relation to the transportation, infrastructure and healthcare sectors. Tender framework agreements and review proceedings are also handled by the firm. Furthermore, Wolf Theiss offers strength in energy, telecommunications and gambling regulations with a particular skill set in mandates across CEE. Similarly, the firm advises on constitutional and administrative proceedings and handles FDI restrictions. Clients further benefit from Wolf Theiss's strength in planning and environmental mandates including planning approval and permit procedures for construction and energy development projects. EIAs and mining and nature conservation law also fall within the firm's comprehensive offering.

The law firm 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.

The law firm DSC Doralt Seist Csoklich Rechtsanwälte houses a well-reputed public procurement department which is particularly sought after by an impressive range of public authorities as well as bidders. The team is recognised for covering the full breadth of procurement law ranging from support and documentation of procurement proceedings and tendering processes to review and award procedures. The procurement of new subway infrastructure, land use planning and construction projects, as well as mobility projects, also fall within the firm's expertise. Furthermore, the team convinces with its cross-border capabilities, often handling EU-wide procurement initiatives. With its coverage of mandates across the municipal, national and EU levels, DSC Doralt Seist & Csoklich is a strong candidate for a diverse clientele.

E+H Rechtsanwälte is home to a well-known public procurement department which regularly acts for bidders and contracting authorities. The team is particularly active on nationwide IT, construction and energy 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.

KWR Karasek Wietrzyk houses a well-known procurement practice, often sought after by bidders as well as contracting authorities. The team regularly advises on tendering processes and review proceedings regarding construction projects throughout Austria, including large urban developments, energy plants, motorways and hospitals. The firm is also active in the procurement of IT systems. Clients from the public, construction and healthcare sectors most frequently seek advice from KWR Karasek Wietrzyk.

Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners 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.

The international law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is well placed to handle a broad array of public law mandates. The team is regularly sought after for its strong expertise in product recalls and labelling law as well as the introduction of new regulations in the technology platforms, automotive and aviation sectors. Sanctions, foreign direct investment control and trade regulations also fall within the firm's expertise. Besides its strength in advisory work, the team is also experienced in handling administrative proceedings in front of Austria's highest courts in relation to new legislation and consumer protection. Furthermore, Freshfields is recognised for its expertise in procurement mandates, including tender procedures for large IT outsourcings and waste management. Its clientele comprises prestigious car manufacturers and technology companies as well as public entities.

Saxinger, Chalupsky & Partners is particularly active for contracting authorities on the procurement of new transportation systems in various regions, especially Upper Austria. In addition, the law firm is present on mandates in the healthcare sector and regularly handles tender procedures. Clients also benefit from the firm's expertise in review proceedings. Besides its strong standing with public entities, Saxinger, Chalupsky & Partners also assists clients from the power, manufacturing and technology sectors.