Public Law: Public Procurement/PPP | Europe

Baker McKenzie is renowned for advising large pharmaceutical companies on nationwide and EU-wide tender procedures including award and rebate contracts for drug supply. An additional expertise of the firm lies in defence projects, where the firm assists contracting authorities. Review proceedings and damages claims in connection with procurement failures are also handled by Baker McKenzie. The firm further assists with public procurement compliance questions and related areas such as subsidy law in procurement transactions.

Bird & Bird houses one of Germany's leading procurement teams, frequently acting for a diverse clientele including market leaders in the software, energy and manufacturing industries. Large and cross-border procurements in the technology and renewable energy sector are handled by the firm. Furthermore, clients benefit from the team's expertise in acting before European courts and authorities on complex procurement review proceedings as well as contentious proceedings against procurement decisions. Insurance and defence companies as well as public authorities also seek the firm's advice, which further highlights Bird & Bird's exquisite market standing.

The procurement team at the law firm HEUKING enjoys an enviable market standing due to its expertise across various sectors. Large procurement projects relating to emissions-free transport and nationwide infrastructure projects are key mandates handled by the firm. Additionally, the team advises on all issues pertaining to bidding and award structures, as well as offering ongoing procurement advice. In addition to its excellence in complex infrastructure and transport projects, clients seek assistance with construction and healthcare-related procurement matters. The firm is especially experienced acting for contracting authorities, frequently representing state governments and federal entities.

The boutique law firm BLOMSTEIN is particularly well equipped to handle large procurement procedures across the energy, defence and healthcare sectors. BLOMSTEIN remains particularly strong in large military equipment procurements and tender processes as well as complex review procedures. Nationwide infrastructure and construction projects are also regularly handled by the team. In addition to its strength in strategic and politically important non-contentious advice, the team is well versed in handling disputes regarding procurement decisions. Well-known corporates and industry associations alike seek the firm's assistance, further illustrating BLOMSTEIN's excellent market standing.

Dentons houses a well-reputed procurement practice from its offices in Berlin, Düsseldorf and Frankfurt. The team enjoys a strong standing with bidding and contracting parties, advising on large IT, PPE and defence projects. Additional expertise lies in the firm's handling of procurement-related litigation, frequently acting before both domestic and European courts on award review proceedings. Dentons is also recognised for its strength in debarment work. The firm's clients range from market leaders in the pharmaceutical and technology industries to federal ministries and public bodies. Its excellent global structure renders Dentons a strong choice for cross-border mandates.

Gleiss Lutz houses a well-reputed public law practice capable of handling mandates across the full spectrum of constitutional, planning and environment and procurement law. The team often advises clients on the constitutionality of legislation, including nuclear phase-outs and export law. Furthermore, clients benefit from the firm's expertise in handling large IT and digitalisation procurements for health insurance providers as well as defence sector companies. EU-wide tendering procedures as well as review proceedings are also managed by Gleiss Lutz. Large planning approval procedures, CO2 pooling and water concession agreements as well as climate change-related mandates form key areas of expertise.

Luther is a German law firm which is well known for its holistic coverage of public law. The team is particularly appreciated for its expertise in planning and environmental law ranging from approval procedures and urban developments to nuclear phase-outs. A special strength constitutes the firm's handling of energy-related mandates such as power plant construction and emissions trading. Luther also assists with a wide range of administrative cases including constitutional complaints, infection control law and COVID-19 related business shut-downs. The team also acts in front of the highest national courts. Clients equally benefit from the firm's strength in public procurement, for which Luther rises in the rankings. The team advises on nationwide and EU-wide tenders in the transport, construction and healthcare sector. It has further expertise in large PPP projects, which complements the firm's comprehensive services.

ADVANT Beiten houses a solid public procurement practice with particular expertise in defence and IT projects. Contracting authorities as well as corporates seek the firm's assistance with tender procedures and contract designs on both the national and EU-wide level. Besides its strength in digitalisation projects, the team also advises on the implementation of procurement procedures and handles review proceedings. Federal and state ministries, broadcasters and energy companies also belong to ADVANT Beiten's client roster.

CMS houses a well-known public law team with particular expertise in planning and environmental law. The law firm regularly appears in front of the highest courts in administrative proceedings related to environmental and planning matters. Handling large and often cross-border infrastructure and energy projects requiring planning approvals forms a key strength of CMS. The team's further expertise lies in water and mining. Clients also benefit from the firm's growing presence in the procurement world, for which it enters the rankings. Prestigious companies from the energy, construction and manufacturing sectors as well as federal ministries seek the firm's assistance.

K&L Gates houses a respected procurement law team which advises both bidders and contracting authorities. The law firm regularly advises on tender processes and review procedures for projects across a variety of industries, with a notable activity in transport and infrastructure projects. It further provides expert opinions and assists with PPPs. The team is also well placed to advise on fields of law closely related to public procurement, such as state aid and procurement financing.

Lutz Abel enters the rankings following increasing market recognition and positive feedback from clients. The law firm regularly advises clients from a variety of sectors, including TMT, construction and public services, on procurement proceedings. The team also assists with EU-wide tender procedures, procurement reviews and legal opinions. It is well placed to assist both contracting authorities and bidders and further supports clients with project management advice.