Public Procurement

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Public contracts represent a significant share of the national economies in the Baltic States. Our Public Procurement team has extensive experience with assisting contracting authorities and bidders at various stages of the procurement process in all sectors, including construction, IT, pharmaceuticals, energy and infrastructure. We have a wealth of experience and a successful track record in representing parties before national review bodies and the courts.

Main contacts

Kaidi Reiljan-Sihvart

Managing Associate

Estonia

kaidi.reiljan-sihvart@cobalt.legal

sandija.novicka@cobalt.legal

+371 2914 2856

Dr Deividas Soloveičik

Partner

Lithuania

deividas.soloveicik@cobalt.legal

+370 659 01044

Experts

All

Estonia

Latvia

Lithuania

Sandija Novicka

Partner

Latvia

Dr Deividas Soloveičik

Partner

Lithuania

Kaidi Reiljan-Sihvart

Vydmantas Grigoravičius

Žydrūnė Biliūnaitė – Zubavičė

Publications

Trouble in the neighbourhood: defence procurement in Estonia and Lithuania in times of war in Ukraine

2023 - 11 - 22

Marit Piirisaar & Mari Ann Simovart: Correcting Mistakes and Clarifying Ambiguities in Public Procurement Tenders: The Case of Estonia

2022 - 10 - 31

New Exclusion Grounds in Latvian Procurements: Fair Play?

2023 - 03 - 08

Recognitions

Chambers Europe 2024, Competition and Antitrust, Lithuania office

“The lawyers solve complex legal issues competently, efficiently and within the agreed time.”

Chambers Europe 2024, Competition and Antitrust, Lithuania office

“I have always received well-argued answers to our questions.”

Chambers Europe 2024, Competition and Antitrust, Lithuania office

“I particularly enjoy the project management of COBALT.”

The Legal 500 2024, Dispute Resolution, Lithuania office

"COBALT is a unique, full-service law firm with considerable expertise as well as deep relationships in the various countries in which it operates. The firm consistently excels in its field and is a pleasure to work with. Their service standards are comparable to the best London firms."

The Legal 500 2024, EU and Competition, Lithuania office

"Professionals in their field, responsibly performing their work, offering concrete solutions. They listen, pay attention, delve into each question."

The Legal 500 2024, EU and Competition, Lithuania office

"Qualified competition law experts who understand business, its processes, do tasks on time, and are available."

Chambers Europe 2023, Competition and Antitrust, Lithuania office

"COBALT attorneys are able to provide clear guidance in complex antitrust matters, providing both the relevant legal framework and the practical guidance taking into account local laws and authority practices."

The Legal 500 2023, EU and Competition, Lithuania office

"They are on top of their specialisation and efficient in providing this service."

Chambers Europe 2023, Competition / Antitrust, Latvia office

"COBALT delivers a high standard of work. There is no question that the bench strength is good."

Chambers Europe 2023, Dispute Resolution, Latvia office

“COBALT respects short deadlines and its legal opinions are always detailed, elaborated and justified.”

Chambers Europe 2022, Competition/Antitrust, Latvia office

One client lauds COBALT as "a big law firm with versatile practitioners with different areas of expertise," further highlighting: "It is very good internationally".

Deals and cases

E.R.B. Rail JV signs contract for the construction of Rail Baltica mainline in Latvia

2023 - 12 - 22

Italferr signs the contract for supervision of Rail Baltica mainline construction in Latvia

2023 - 09 - 18

COBALT advises AS Latvenergo in thermo-power plant reconstruction

2005 - 12 - 08

COBALT represents Balin Energy in tendering procedure

2009 - 09 - 08

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