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.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Highly motivated and flexible team. Willing to think like the client and go beyond simple legal advice. Innovative public procurement processes.'
  • 'Michael Hecht: one of the best lawyers in Austria, a sharp and innovative thinker, strong leadership. Bernhard Scherzer: innovative thinker, extremely reliable in many different time-sensitive public procurements with a lot of public attention.'

Key clients

  • Bundesimmobiliengesellschaft m.b.H.
  • Kammer der ZiviltechnikerInnen|ArchitektInnen und IngenieurInnen Wien. Niederösterreich. Burgenland
  • Freizeitbetriebe Neusiedl am See GmbH
  • City of Vienna
  • Wirtschaftsagentur Wien
  • “Neue Heimat” Gemeinnützige Wohnungs- und Siedlungsgesellschaft Kärnten GmbH
  • Municipality of Gmunden
  • UIV Urban Innovation Vienna GmbH
  • Lederergasse 22 Projekterrichtungs GmbH & Co KG

Work highlights

  • Evaluated the actions of a project development company founded by the State of Burgenland concerning procurement matters and several other legal issues.
  • Advised the City of Vienna on the development of a colorectal cancer screening program, including the procurement procedure for services required for the programme.
  • Prepared a legal opinion concerning the participation of the City of Vienna in energy communities.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michael Hecht

Other key lawyers

Bernhard Scherzer