Why choose us
17 Team members
40 + Clients from contracting authorities we advised in 2023
50 + Clients from suppliers we advised in 2023
CZK 100 billion + Total value of contracts handled in 2023
Why choose us
We have been recognized as the Law Firm of the Year by The Legal 500 EMEA and Chambers and Partners. Our team consistently ranks among the top specialists in public procurement law each year.
This in-depth knowledge allows us to understand the law thoroughly, including all relevant decision-making practices of the ÚOHS (Public Procurement Office) and related jurisprudence.
With experience on both sides, we understand the challenges and specificities of each party involved. This enables us to provide a realistic perspective and recommend the most suitable solutions for your unique situation.
Who will be dedicated to assisting you
Partner
JUDr. Marcela Káňová, Ph.D.
JUDr. Vilém Podešva, LL.M.
JUDr. Martin Flaškár
Mgr. Jan Bořuta
JUDr. Samuel Král
Mgr. David Mlíčko
Mgr. Pavlína Růžičková
Mgr. Bc. Karolína Andraková
Mgr. Hana Drápelová
Mgr. Denisa Marečková
Mgr. Eva Pavelková
Mgr. Ivana Řezáčová
Mgr. Ing. Ondřej Špičák
Mgr. Lucie Wellartová
Mgr. Dominik Dudycha
Mgr. Vojtěch Menšík
Mgr. Filip Novotný
Mgr. Štěpán Slovák
Vojtěch Hunák
Mgr. Martin Neřád
Mgr. Ivana Rubešová
Mgr. Ing. Kristýna Trávníčková
JUDr. Adéla UhrinováWhat our clients say about us
Long-term client
We represented an architectural firm in competitions for the design of the New Main Station in Brno and the City of Prague’s Vltava Philharmonic, including preparing competition materials and ensuring the formal correctness of competition documentation.
We conducted consultations and are administering the procurement for the public contract “Trains & Transport System – Automation of Line C and new Line I.D” (CZK 85 bn) by competitive dialogue and represent the client in both levels of ÚOHS proceedings.
We conducted preliminary market consultations for the client and administratively managed the public procurement procedure for acquiring up to 200 low-floor trams valued at CZK 15 billion, fully conducted via a negotiated award procedure with publication.
We provided legal advice on the procurement of metro D Section 1 (Pankrác–Olbrachtova) construction (including geomonitoring) valued at CZK 15 bn; we represented the client in objections, before ÚOHS and in courts, and now support contract implementation.
We provide comprehensive representation of the client in ÚOHS proceedings and related appeals and court cases concerning the legally successful annulment or ban of the contract for municipal lighting management in Prague based on vertical cooperation.
We ensured legal, organisational and administrative coverage of the above-threshold public contract Administrative System for Specialist & Postgraduate Healthcare Training in a negotiated procedure with publication, including choosing the procedure type.
We provided strategic advice on procurement terms for the public “AIS MPO” contract for operation, maintenance and development of the national grants information system, focusing on preventing vendor lock-in and using cloud services in administration.
We provided the judicial authority with legal advice in resolving many objections and administrative proceedings before the ÚOHS in the procurement for building the Justice Complex in Ústí nad Labem worth CZK 2 bn. Thanks to us, construction could begin.
We provided legal services reviewing and finalising tender documentation for the supply of helicopters for aerial firefighting and IZS tasks, selecting procedure, defining contract terms and liaising with suppliers for a nearly CZK 6 billion contract.
We represented the client and advised on preparation and handling of an above-threshold public procurement contract in a negotiated procedure with publication for the delivery of a new comprehensive portal solution for NRB serving clients and the public.
We represented the client, providing legal advice for preparing and securing the above-threshold public procurement “Operation, support & development of the CIS RBP health insurer” by competitive dialogue, including drafting terms and representation.
We represented the client in objection proceedings, before ÚOHS I. and II. instances, and in appeals on the D11 Trutnov–CZ/PL border section construction (approx. CZK 12 bn). ÚOHS successfully confirmed the authority’s procedure without sanctions.
We represented the authority in multiple complaint proceedings, administrative ÚOHS and court proceedings reviewing the 2018–2020 procurement renewal of water management infrastructure projects, with an aggregate contract value exceeding CZK 3 billion.
We represented the client in preparing a new contract model for Prague’s traffic signalling maintenance, development and construction, including several tenders, contract documentation and support in negotiations with service providers and before ÚOHS.
We represented the client in the public line transport procurement in the Dolnobřežansko area of Central Bohemia and Prague. After contract signing, we advise the client on enforcing inflation clauses and compensation indexation for passenger transport.
We represented the Government Office in ÚOHS proceedings and secured the right to tender PR campaigns using our own media plan referencing specific outlets, without having to use advertising agencies that often oversee broader objectives than PR success.
We represent the contractor as participant in ČEZ’s EOR TG1–TG4 Modernization tender, providing full legal advice on offer preparation, optimization, documentation analysis, terms negotiation, legal and regulatory communications, plus strategic advice.
We represent the client in local government procurements for public transport ticketing systems supply, support and maintenance, including filing objections, initiating ÚOHS proceedings, full representation in administrative courts and contract review.
Whether you are seeking legal consultation or a long-term partner, feel free to contact us without any obligation.
We will get in touch with you no later than the next business day to discuss the next steps.
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