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Are you unsure about preparing a public contract, conducting a tendering procedure, or managing its implementation? Are you facing objections or challenges to the procedure before the Office for Public Procurement or disputes over contract interpretation? Do you need support in preparing a tender or defending against an unlawful procedure by a contracting authority? Whether you are a contracting authority or a contractor, we are the right choice for you. With long-standing experience in public procurement and a top-tier team, we will provide you with fast and effective legal support.

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  • 20 Team members

  • 50+ Number of contracting authority clients we advised in 2024

  • 55+ Number of supplier clients we advised in 2024

  • CZK 100 billion + Total value of contracts handled in 2024

Why choose us

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Public procurement law is one of our TOP specializations

We are regularly recognized in Czech and international rankings such as Law Firm of the Year, The Legal 500 EMEA, and Chambers and Partners. Our team includes leading recognized experts in this field, and we are authors of professional publications, including a commentary on the current version of the Public Procurement Act. We have a high success rate in proceedings before the Office for Public Procurement and administrative courts.

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We always provide legal advice in the context of your business

We believe that quality legal advice cannot be provided without a substantive understanding of the subject of the procurement and the relevant market. Therefore, we engage experts from other legal sectors, as well as other specialists where appropriate. We engage in a structured dialogue with the client’s subject-matter experts to identify solutions that are legally sound but also practical and effective.

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We have practical experience from the perspective of all public procurement actors

By advising both contracting authorities and contractors—and thanks to the prior experience of our team members—we can accurately assess the pitfalls and specific needs of both sides, and recommend the most suitable solutions. Our team also includes experts with previous experience at the Office for the Protection of Competition.

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What we do for clients

  • We analyze complex legal issues in public procurement law.
  • Implementation of lectures and training tailored to the needs of a particular client or supplier.
  • Legal support for contracting authorities in public procurement at all stages of the procurement procedure (from the preparation of the terms of reference, including the draft contract, to the initiation, conduct, and termination of the procurement procedure).
  • Legal support for domestic and foreign suppliers in connection with their participation in procurement procedures, including (risk analysis of procurement conditions, recommendation on the use of procedural defenses, bid review, preparation of bid clarification, and participation in bid negotiations).
  • Support for contracting authorities and selected suppliers during the implementation of public contracts after the contract has been signed.
  • Comprehensive contract management setup and assessment of the change of obligations from a contract to a public contract in the light of the Public Procurement Act.
  • Advising and representing contracting authorities and contractors in procedural defense (filing and handling objections, preparing complaints to the Office for the Protection of Competition, administrative proceedings on a motion for review of the contracting authority’s procedure before the Office for the Protection of Competition, proceedings on an administrative action before the Regional Court in Brno, cassation complaint before the Supreme Administrative Court).
  • Representation in audits of subsidy bodies or SAOs concerning the contracting authority’s procedure in public procurement and subsequent proceedings for breach of budgetary discipline.

Who will be dedicated to assisting you

„I have been involved in public procurement since the first week I joined our law firm more than 16 years ago.

It is a very varied field, with a rich decision-making practice of the Office for Public Procurement and cross-over into many other branches of law, through which it is possible to participate in the largest and most interesting projects being implemented in the Czech Republic.“

JUDr. Jiří Votrubec

Partner

E votrubec@rowan.legal

Other collaborators

JUDr. Marcela Káňová, Ph.D.JUDr. Vilém Podešva, LL.M.JUDr. Martin FlaškárMgr. Jan BořutaJUDr. Samuel KrálMgr. David MlíčkoMgr. Pavlína RůžičkováMgr. Bc. Karolína AndrakováMgr. Denisa MarečkováMgr. Eva PavelkováMgr. Ivana ŘezáčováMgr. Ing. Ondřej ŠpičákMgr. Lucie WellartováMgr. Dominik DudychaMgr. Vojtěch MenšíkMgr. Filip NovotnýMgr. Štěpán SlovákVojtěch HunákMgr. Martin NeřádMgr. Ivana RubešováMgr. Ing. Kristýna TrávníčkováJUDr. Adéla Uhrinová
Jiří Votrubec

Other collaborators

JUDr. Marcela Káňová, Ph.D.JUDr. Vilém Podešva, LL.M.JUDr. Martin FlaškárMgr. Jan BořutaJUDr. Samuel KrálMgr. David MlíčkoMgr. Pavlína RůžičkováMgr. Bc. Karolína AndrakováMgr. Denisa MarečkováMgr. Eva PavelkováMgr. Ivana ŘezáčováMgr. Ing. Ondřej ŠpičákMgr. Lucie WellartováMgr. Dominik DudychaMgr. Vojtěch MenšíkMgr. Filip NovotnýMgr. Štěpán SlovákVojtěch HunákMgr. Martin NeřádMgr. Ivana RubešováMgr. Ing. Kristýna TrávníčkováJUDr. Adéla Uhrinová

Other collaborators

JUDr. Marcela Káňová, Ph.D.JUDr. Vilém Podešva, LL.M.JUDr. Martin FlaškárMgr. Jan BořutaJUDr. Samuel KrálMgr. David MlíčkoMgr. Pavlína RůžičkováMgr. Bc. Karolína AndrakováMgr. Denisa MarečkováMgr. Eva PavelkováMgr. Ivana ŘezáčováMgr. Ing. Ondřej ŠpičákMgr. Lucie WellartováMgr. Dominik DudychaMgr. Vojtěch MenšíkMgr. Filip NovotnýMgr. Štěpán SlovákVojtěch HunákMgr. Martin NeřádMgr. Ivana RubešováMgr. Ing. Kristýna TrávníčkováJUDr. Adéla Uhrinová

What our clients say about us

„The Public Procurement practice has a very strong and stable team of experienced professionals whose professionalism does not detract from their human approach to the client“

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Collaborations that bring satisfaction to both us and our clients

DILLER SCOFIDIO + RENFRO

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.

Public Procurement

Public transport operator

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.

Public Procurement

Dopravní podnik hl. m. Prahy, akciová společnost

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.

Public Procurement

Dopravní podnik hl. m. Prahy, akciová společnost

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.

Public Procurement

Czech city

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.

Public Procurement

Institut postgraduálního vzdělávání ve zdravotnictví

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.

Public Procurement

Ministerstvo průmyslu a obchodu

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.

Public Procurement

The highest judicial authority

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.

Public Procurement

Ministerstvo vnitra

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.

Public Procurement

Národní rozvojová banka, a.s.

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.

Public Procurement

RBP, zdravotní pojišťovna

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.

Public Procurement

Ředitelství silnic a dálnic s. p.

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.

Public Procurement

Severočeská vodárenská společnost a.s.

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.

Public Procurement

Technická správa komunikací hl. m. Prahy, a.s.

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.

Public Procurement

UMBRELLA Coach & Buses s.r.o.

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.

Public Procurement

Úřad vlády České republiky

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.

Public Procurement

Manufacturer and supplier of equipment and services for hydroelectric power plants

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.

Public Procurement

Payment and financial services provider

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.

Public Procurement

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