Public Procurement Advisory and Disputes
Public contracts constitute a significant portion of the Baltic States’ economies. COBALT’s Public Procurement Dispute Resolution team is the preferred choice for major market participants, offering extensive experience and a successful track record in representing clients. Given the expedited nature of procurement cases in the courts, entrusting your disputes to COBALT’s national and EU law experts ensures timely and effective resolution.
Our Procurement Dispute Resolution team provides comprehensive legal services, including advising and representing clients in all matters related to public procurement. This encompasses the preparation and execution of public procurement processes, advising on participation in public procurements, and representing clients in public procurement disputes. Our clients include leading construction firms, IT companies, pharmaceutical enterprises, energy providers, and infrastructure developers. We also represent contracting authorities seeking expert legal counsel in procurement-related matters. This diverse clientele reflects our ability to navigate the complexities of various industries and deliver tailored legal solutions.
Our public procurement disputes services include, among others:
- Procurement advisory – advising on the preparation and execution of procurement procedures, ensuring compliance with national and EU regulations, and mitigating risks associated with public procurement. This includes advising contracting authorities on the conduct of procurements as well as advising tenderers on participation in procurements.
- Post-award contract management – assisting clients in managing contracts after they have been awarded, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions and addressing any arising issues promptly.
- Negotiation and mediation support – assisting in the amicable resolution of disputes through alternative dispute resolution methods.
- Public procurement litigation – representation in all disputes related to public procurements, including:
- Disputes related to the documents of public procurements
- Disputes related to the decisions of contracting authorities, addressing conflicts arising from the awarding of public contracts, including issues related to compliance, qualifications, and evaluation criteria
- Disputes related to the nullification of public procurement contract
By leveraging our deep understanding of public procurement laws and regulations, COBALT is committed to safeguarding our clients’ interests and ensuring the integrity of procurement processes across the Baltic region.
