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.
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'I had the pleasure of using the services of Cerha Hempel and am extremely satisfied with my experience. I really appreciate that they always listened to my concerns and were always willing to answer my questions or discuss concerns.'
'I have had the privilege of working with an exceptional team. Their dedication, expertise, and the unique qualities they bring to the table have made a significant impact on our success. They consistently go above and beyond to deliver outstanding results.'
Key clients
- Consortium D-TOLL (Atlantia S.p.A., Kapsch TrafficCom AG, Autostrade Tech S.p.A.)
- Stadler Rail Management AG
- Wien Energie/Wiener Stadtwerke
- Republic of Austria
- GATX Rail Austria GmbH
- Pittel + Brausewetter GmbH
Work highlights
- Advised a major Italian infrastructure provider in the course of public tender procedures for contracts worth €1bn.
- Acted for companies in the Stadler group in tender procedures regarding the development, manufacturing and delivery of rolling stock for various Austrian railways.
- Represented construction company PITTEL + Brausewetter in court proceedings around issues of self-cleaning.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michaela Siegwart