With its ‘outstanding expertise’ in public procurement regulations, SAXINGER Rechtsanwalts GmbH advises public authorities across Upper Austria on tendering for the construction or renovation of road and rail infrastructure and is also well versed in overseeing procurement procedures for healthcare operators and cultural landmarks. Practice head Edwin Scharf focuses his efforts on infrastructure procurement, assisting tendering authorities with setting up bidding processes, and is also instructed by bidders looking to bring challenges against award decisions. Hanno Liebmann offers considerable experience in both tender and bidder-side construction procurement advice, with particular expertise in the rail sector.
Testimonials
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‘They have great know-how and expertise on BVergG.’
‘Quick comprehension and excellent negotiating skills. They look at good and acceptable solutions for both sides. Short reaction times. Engagement.’
‘Outstanding expertise. Unique problem-solving. Timely handling of matters. Perfect client care.’
‘The firm provides advice with great aplomb, a steady hand and a high level of expertise. They offer an all-round view and take into account the relevant aspects of a project, thinking along with the client.’
‘Honesty and straightforwardness. They endeavour to make difficult projects possible, but also clearly show the limits of the possibilities.’
‘SAXINGER impresses with its level of engagement and very good negotiating skills. It feels good going into a negotiation with them supporting you. Before every meeting, the legal situation is thoroughly checked, and the lawyers are always perfectly prepared.’
‘They solve all problems.’
Key clients
- Bundespensionskasse AG
- Schiene OÖ GmbH
- Federal State of Upper Austria
- OÖ Verkehrsverbund-Organisations
- skyline architekten ZT GmbH
- Kepler Universitätsklinikum GmbH
- Energie AG Oberösterreich
- Oö Gesundheitsfonds
- Oberösterreichische Gesundheitsholding GmbH
- G&P Facility Service
- Oö Theater und Orchester GmbH
- Oö Landesholding GmbH
- Landes-Immobilien GmbH
- eww ag
Work highlights
- Advised OÖ Verkehrsverbund-Organisations on the procurement and state aid elements of the establishment of a country-wide PPP aimed at improving the mobility of Austrian citizens.
- Advised UEB on repairs to the Mona Lisa tunnel in Linz and the associated tender for various service providers and construction contractors.
- Advised the passenger arm of ÖBB on an €800m tender for the design, manufacture and delivery of hybrid locomotives.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Edwin Scharf