Public Procurement Disputes

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Public contracts represent a significant share of the national economies in the Baltic States. Our public procurement dispute resolution team is a preferred choice for the biggest market players. We have extensive experience and a successful track record in representing parties before national review bodies and the courts. Procurement cases are usually fast-tracked in the courts; therefore, it is advisable to trust your procurement disputes to COBALT’s national and EU law experts.

Main contacts

Kadri Matteus

Specialist Counsel

Estonia

kadri.matteus@cobalt.legal

sandija.novicka@cobalt.legal

+371 2914 2856

Dr Deividas Soloveičik

Partner

Lithuania

deividas.soloveicik@cobalt.legal

+370 659 01044

Kaidi Reiljan-Sihvart

Managing Associate

Estonia

kaidi.reiljan-sihvart@cobalt.legal

+372 665 1888

Experts

All

Estonia

Latvia

Lithuania

Sandija Novicka

Partner

Latvia

Dr Deividas Soloveičik

Partner

Lithuania

Kaidi Reiljan-Sihvart

Vydmantas Grigoravičius

Žydrūnė Biliūnaitė – Zubavičė

Publications

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

2022 - 10 - 31

Recognitions

Chambers Europe 2023, Dispute Resolution, Latvia office

“COBALT has a well-established dispute resolution team with highly respected team members, who are reliable in handling complex legal disputes.”

The Legal 500 2022, Dispute Resolution, Latvia office

"The practical experience, technical strength and strategic insight of COBALT lawyers is unmatched. From the very first meeting I felt very well informed and supported – on a human level, in terms of my rights and in terms of what settlement would be workable and fair. Highly recommended."

Chambers and Partners 2021, Dispute Resolution, Estonia

Sources attest to the team's commercial approach, with a client reporting: "The advice is always very clear: what are the options, what are the pros and cons."

The Legal 500 2021, Dispute resolution, Lithuania office

"There are many litigation experts, however, we have been working with COBALT for some time now. What makes them exceptional in this field is that even having advised us for many years, they still have many ideas, they brainstorm, they find solutions and their creativity is admiring."

The Legal 500 2021, Dispute resolution, Lithuania office

"The service we have received from COBALT has been outstanding so far. The advice is always promptly received, strategy has been agreed in advance and the different scenarios and potential outcomes clearly explained. The work put in by COBALT has also been reflected in terms of the court decisions to date."

Chambers Global 2020, Dispute Resolution, Latvia office

Clients appreciate the team's dedication to clients and market understanding, highlighting the team as one of the best in Latvia.

Deals and cases

Judgment annulling agreements on amendments to public transport service contracts enters into force

2023 - 05 - 11

COBALT advises Creative Hub of Tallinn on conducting public procurements

2023 - 04 - 28

COBALT successfully represented client of the Hospital of Tallinn project procurement dispute

2021 - 12 - 06

COBALT advised Estonian Institute of Historical Memory in public procurement for the museum planned in Patarei Prison

2021 - 04 - 06

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