Public Law: Public Procurement/PPP
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 2
About
Provided by BLOMSTEIN
BLOMSTEIN supports through all phases of public procurement procedures and provides comprehensive advice on litigation and procurement compliance matters. Clients benefit from their broad experience in advising both bidders and contracting authorities in a great variety of sectors ranging from IT to defence.
Recent highlights include:
■ Supporting FASTNED on its successful bids in the “Deutschlandnetz” tender (highway and regional lots) regarding the construction and operation of fast charging stations
■ Advising FASTNED in review proceedings before the Federal Public Procurement Chamber and the Higher Regional Court Düsseldorf concerning the award of contracts for the construction, maintenance and operation of fast charging stations at serviced rest stops on the German federal highways of Autobahn GmbH, currently preliminary reference proceedings before the ECJ
■ Advising Helsing in the contract negotiations with the German Federal Office of Armed Forces Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) regarding artificial intelligence (AI) development infrastructure for the FCAS
■ Advising Recare on various procurement procedures of digital platforms in the healthcare sector, recently representing Recare in proceedings before the Public Procurement Chamber of North Bavaria
■ Advising the Prosecutor General’s Office Frankfurt a.M. on the admissibility under public procurement law of commissioning banking house Scheich to sell crypto assets
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- BLOMSTEIN advised FASTNED on public procurement related to the establishment and operation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"BLOMSTEIN is very proactive and forward-thinking."
"The firm has an excellent reputation."
"BLOMSTEIN is very proactive and forward-thinking."
"The firm has an excellent reputation."
Notable Practitioners
Hans-Joachim Prieß enjoys a strong reputation in the market for his longstanding expertise in the procurement world. He offers particular expertise in review proceedings.
Pascal Friton is noted for his involvement in complex procurement projects across the energy and defence sectors.
"Pascal Friton offers very good support on complex matters with strategic thinking and proactive management."
Roland Stein's expertise lies in large defence sector procurements including review proceedings, with further strength in the energy sector.
Ranked Lawyers at
BLOMSTEIN
Germany
Members
Provided by BLOMSTEIN
Bruno Galvão
Dr Christopher Wolters
Dr Florian Wolf
Dr Laura Louca
Dr Leonard Freiherr von Rummel
Dr Moritz Schuchert
Dr Tobias Ackermann
Elisa Steinhöfel
Hanna Sophie Kurtz
Ines Florinde Horn
Ramona Ader
Sarah Beischau
Clients
Provided by BLOMSTEIN
Amprion
Architektenkammer Berlin
EdB (Entschädigungseinrichtung deutscher Banken)
FASTNED
FSG (Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft)
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
GNY (German Naval Yards)
Helsing
KfW and its affiliated companies
Recare
Thieme DokuFORM
Vodafone
juris
Industries
Provided by BLOMSTEIN
Defence and security
Energy
Finance
General industry
Healthcare
IT and technology
Infrastructure
Services
Telecommunications