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.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Oliver Sturm is one of the leading public procurement experts. He answers inquiries very quickly and his reports are well-founded in terms of content. Dominik Zimm is also very good to work with.'

  • 'The team performs to an extremely high level and offers excellent knowledge on a wide range of law.'

  • 'Dominik Zimm carries out every aspect of his work at the highest level. He has excellent communication skills and passion for his job. It is always a great pleasure to collaborate with him! Therefore I will recommend DSC and especially Dr. Zimm for any matter!'

  • 'Quick to respond and extremely professional. We got great advice and methods that helped with our case.'

  • 'Dominik Zimm was super easy to work with, he had a great comprehension and knowledge about the issues we were facing and helped immensely.'

  • 'Very competent team, quick reaction times, good cooperation on our level.'

  • 'Oliver Sturm and Dominik Zimm are both very competent and they can develop strategies to achieve the desired success.'

  • 'DSC has a very professional appearance and they clearly show us all possible risks and opportunities.'

Key clients

  • Oesterreichische Nationalbank
  • GELDSERVICE AUSTRIA Logistik für Wertgestionierung und Transportkoordination G.m.b.H.
  • Stadt Wien – Wiener Wohnen Kundenservice GmbH
  • Umweltbundesamt
  • Land Niederösterreich
  • Land Salzburg
  • Bundesministerium für Finanzen
  • Rosenbauer Österreich Gesellschaft m.b.H.
  • Universität für Bodenkultur Wien
  • Universität Wien
  • Wiener Gesundheitsverbund
  • Wirtschaftsagentur Wien
  • Wiener Linien GmbH & Co KG
  • voestalpine Krems Finaltechnik GmbH
  • Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Forschung
  • Vienna Region Marketing GmbH

Work highlights

  • Advised Wiener Linien on the procurement procedures regarding the construction works for the extension of the U2 and U5 subway lines in Vienna.
  • Assisted the Federal State of Salzburg with several procurement procedures regarding the construction of its new headquarters in the City of Salzburg and the establishment of a museum.
  • Acted for the Ministry of Finance on the  procurement of an IT system regarding the implementation of the new Union Customs Code and another high-value procurement project regarding replacing two core IT systems with one integrated system.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Oliver Sturm

Other key lawyers

Dominik Zimm