Practice Area
Winning bids. Defending rights. Getting contracts done.
In Romanian public procurement, the margin between a winning bid and a challenged award often comes down to procedural compliance. The rules under specific laws are detailed, grounds for challenge are broad, and CNSC proceedings are fast and consequential. We assist contracting authorities in designing lawful, defensible tender processes, and economic operators in building compliant bids and pursuing or defending formal challenges before the CNSC and the courts. We also advise on concessions, PPP structures, and state aid compliance — where public contract structures meet EU law obligations.
We treat procurement as a commercial exercise, not a compliance exercise. Our goal is always to position our clients — whether they are awarding contracts or competing for them — to achieve the best commercial outcome within the legal framework. We understand the business at stake.
Comprehensive procurement services for contracting authorities and economic operators alike.
Advising contracting authorities on legally sound tender documentation — qualification criteria, technical specifications, award criteria, and contractual terms that withstand challenge.
Assisting economic operators in preparing competitive bids — reviewing specifications for unlawful restrictions, advising on qualification requirements, and structuring consortia and subcontracting.
Filing and defending challenges before the National Council for Solving Complaints — including suspensions of procurement procedures and requests for annulment of award decisions.
Representing clients in procurement disputes before the courts of appeal and the High Court — including enforcement of CNSC decisions and independent procurement litigation.
Advising on the design, award, and execution of framework agreements, concession contracts, and public-private partnership arrangements.
Managing disputes arising during contract performance — including price adjustment claims, variation disputes, termination proceedings, and performance bond enforcement.
Specialist advice on procurement obligations attached to EU-funded projects — including compliance with ESIF, CEF, and cohesion fund requirements, and managing audit risk.
Reviewing procurement procedures for legal compliance — identifying risks before they become disputes, and supporting clients through external audit processes.
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