Procurement

Our Procurement experts act for both public and private sector clients

We act for both public authorities and private sector clients on all aspects of EU public procurement law. Acting for both sides enables us to offer creative solutions within the legislative framework. Our lawyers are up to speed on case law and changes to the regulatory framework which means we can advise swiftly and accurately to clients who either feel aggrieved and want to take action or need advice on defending their position.

We have led the way in helping our clients understand and utilise the competitive dialogue procedure solutions which provide both innovation and value for money in the procurement of complex projects. We also advise on framework agreements, the rules on in-house contract awards and electronic procurement techniques. Our lawyers advise on the impact of the Roanne case (and its aftermath) and the difficult area of development agreements and works contracts, the rules around evaluation criteria and methodology and the implementation of the Remedies Directive. As well as acting for clients we participate in the european procurement law arena and respond to European Commission and OGC consultation on legislative changes.

We work closely with our Brussels office to provide specialist advice on the latest developments in EU procurement matters. Our strong links with the European Commission and other EU institutions means that we are always up-to-date on case law and legislative developments on a range of procurement and related issues.

We often give bespoke lectures or seminars to our clients on aspects of the EU public procurement directives and members of our team speak at national conferences and write articles on the subject.

"Head of the EU/competition team Cyrus Mehta is highly experienced in public procurement matters. Clients appreciate his in-depth knowledge, fast response times and business-oriented approach.” Chambers and Partners 2009

“The lawyers understand both perspectives and the knowledge that they bring about working in the private sector is invaluable.” Chambers and Partners 2009