DSC Doralt Seist Csoklich Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s public procurement team operates at an ‘extremely high level,’ assisting city, state and federal authorities with tender proceedings and PPP projects, and representing them in post-bidding reviews and appeals. Under the guidance of ‘leading public procurement expert’ Oliver Sturm, the team handles procurement matters in relation to construction, transport and IT projects among a range of others, with Sturm himself specialising in PPP and construction-related issues. Dominik Zimm, made equity partner in January 2023, has a ‘great comprehension’ of health and public sector procurement.

Acting for a number of public authorities, Schramm Öhler Rechtsanwälte expanded its network in Austria with the opening of an office in Linz in June 2023, and has continued to provide advice on tendering processes for PPPs and outsourcing projects and subsequent representation in challenges brought by unsuccessful bidders. Key partners in the practice include founding partners Johannes Schramm and Matthias Öhler, in addition to Georg Zellhofer, Gregor Stickler, Andreas Gföhler, Hannes Pesendorfer, Christian Gruber and Michael Weiner, who between them handle procurement proceedings for transport and healthcare projects.

With an ‘unwavering commitment to excellence,’ Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG‘s procurement team is instructed by both state institutions and the private sector, covering matters that touch on healthcare, transport and energy. Furthermore, practice co-head Silvia Fessl has a growing art and culture procurement practice, advising a multitude of famous galleries. Alongside her are Manfred Essletzbichler, who focuses on planning and construction tenders; transport, infrastructure and IT procurement specialist Sebastian Oberzaucher; and Wolfgang Lauchner, who handles tender reviews with a focus on IT and public infrastructure.

The procurement specialists at Cerha Hempel  ‘go above and beyond to deliver outstanding results’ for a mixture of contracting authorities and private sector clients, with particular expertise in public infrastructure projects and life sciences developments. The practice also advises on actions to take in the wake of bid rigging and on self-cleaning procedures. Michaela Siegwart leads the team, acting for state bodies and bidders on life sciences projects. Stefan Huber appears frequently before the Administrative Court, where he acts for bidders seeking to challenge contract awards for which they were unsuccessful.

CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s ‘outstanding’ procurement team is noted for its work in relation to infrastructure and healthcare projects, frequently advising bidders on their approach to PPP tenders in these sectors. The practice is also active before the courts, where it supports clients in appeals challenging contract awards. Group head Bernt Elsner‘s practice encompasses both tender- and bidder-side work, assisting contracting authorities with the tendering process and private sector clients on bids and subsequent disputes. Robert Keisler acts for national and international contractors, providing support with bids and offering support on regulatory and competition law matters.

E+H Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s procurement practice works alongside the firm’s corporate, finance and public law teams to assist public authorities, ranging from municipal bodies to federal bodies, on matters ranging from infrastructure construction to printing services. Ulrike Sehrschön heads the team with a particular specialism in advising both public authorities and bidders on procurement for regulated sectors, including energy and healthcare. Niklas Nigl assists with matters at the interface of procurement, banking and pharmaceutical law.

Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners‘ procurement practice assists public bodies seeking contractors in the healthcare, engineering, infrastructure and real estate sectors, advising on the procedures required for PPP projects. Team leader Michael Hecht‘s client base includes public bodies, national and international companies, which he advises on matters at the crossroads of procurement, public and construction law. Bernhard Scherzer maintains a broad practice, covering matters of procurement, public and planning law.

Federal states and municipalities alike seek out FSM Rechtsanwälte for its ‘exceptional know-how’ of procurement law with experience in taking on healthcare, energy and infrastructure projects. The practice is jointly led by Karlheinz Moick, whose specialism lies in service-related procurement, including IT, and procurement tied to R&D programs, and Sebastian Feuchtmüller, who focuses primarily on construction, real estate and energy procurement projects. Sophie Reiter-Werzin acts at the intersection of procurement and public law, while Gabriel Kielbasa combines procurement with construction expertise.

Described by one client as ‘real partners,’ SAXINGER Rechtsanwalts GmbH acts for public authorities and private sector clients on both advisory matters concerning the tendering and bidding processes, and post-award disputes. The team’s expertise lies primarily in rail procurement, where it assists with both rolling stock and infrastructure projects, and is also frequently instructed by contracting authorities for healthcare-related undertakings. Hanno Liebmann, who merges procurement expertise with a deep knowledge of railway law, leads the team. Edwin Scharf, who represents a number of healthcare clients, handles challenges to tender decisions.

The procurement specialists at Heid und Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH  ‘provide very good advice on a strategic and tactical level,’ supporting public contracting bodies seeking to undertake infrastructure construction, IT upgrade and sustainability improvement projects. The team is led by the highly experienced Stephan Heid, who is sought after for his knowledge of tendering procedures in relation to civil engineering, health and mobility undertakings; alliance contracts specialist Daniel Deutschmann; and Berthold Hofbauer, who focuses on green procurement and sustainability law.

KWR Karasek Wietrzyk Rechtsanwälte GmbH's procurement team brings a wide sectoral focus to bear, advising on projects revolving around construction, IT and consulting services for public contracting authorities. The ‘very competent’ Katharina Trettnak-Hahnl leads the team, combining a strong procurement practice with state aid law. Mats Schröder operates a broad practice, advising clients on matters of procurement in conjunction with public and private business law.

Nestled within Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)‘s wider regulatory team, the public procurement group focuses on assisting contracting authorities with the structuring of tenders on the one hand and supports bidders with their applications for public contracts on the other, with additional expertise in acting for clients before award reviews and appeals. ‘Reliable and competent partner’ Johannes Stalzer leads the procurement practice group, handling tendering procedures in the fields of renewable energy, marketing and IT.

Binder Grösswang‘s procurement practice is sought after for its multi-faceted approach, working closely with the firm’s M&A, finance and dispute resolution teams to advise contracting authorities and contractors on tendering and bidding structures and processes. Leading the team is Johannes Barbist, who acts for clients at the intersection of procurement, competition and state aid law, and Regina Kröll, who has experience in matters tied to healthcare and life sciences.

KPMG Law - Buchberger Ettmayer Rechtsanwälte GmbH handles both tender award and review procedures, with a focus on healthcare, IT and increasingly infrastructure projects, on which it advises both tendering authorities and bidders. The ‘always on point’ Franz Josef Arztmann heads the team, with a raft of clients from within Austria and abroad seeking him out for advice on tender-related matters and those touching on procurement, transport and state aid law.