FPS' client base includes transport companies, airport operators, clinics and healthcare companies on both the contracting and bidding side, and offers them a wide range of procurement advice. This spectrum includes procurement and review procedures in connection with the energy and transport transition, as well as infrastructure and local transport projects, IT services in the healthcare sector, research projects and large-scale construction projects. The practice is headed by Annette Rosenkötter, who focuses on the security and defense as well as research and development sectors.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Competence, reliability, good accessibility, commitment, practical orientation, wealth of experience.'

  • 'An appreciative and respectful interaction on an equal footing was and is the foundation for the very good cooperation. The opinions and contributions of each individual were recognised and respected. Open, clear and understandable communication - especially in the legal environment - characterised the cooperation. '

  • 'Good listeners with pragmatic solutions who always communicate on an equal level (the latter is what sets them apart from other law firms). We were safely and successfully guided through the numerous pitfalls of public tenders.'

  • 'Tim Kuhn deserves special mention; working with him is both enjoyable and successful.'

  • 'We had a very time-critical task, the law firm team reacted immediately and was very committed to helping us even outside of normal office hours. We felt that we were in very good hands, both professionally and personally.'

  • 'Annette Rosenkötter and Aline Fritz have extensive expertise in procurement/tendering in local transport. They quickly familiarise themselves with industry-specific challenges and always act in a solution-oriented manner. The results and the supporting work are delivered on time and reliably. The team in the background is also strong. The FPS team is highly recommended for the preparation and implementation of complex vehicle procurements.'

  • 'The law firm takes time for its clients and provides legal advice that is technically sound and solution-oriented. Even in representation situations where requests are made at short notice, we always receive immediate feedback on the status of our request. There is very good coordination within the law firm. Impeccable and efficient cooperation.'

  • 'Aline Fritz is a very reliable person. She responds very quickly and shows specific solutions. Consultations are offered digitally and on site. High level of comprehension and efficiency.'

Key clients

  • Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe AG
  • Fraport Ausbau Süd GmbH
  • Hessenklinik Stadtkrankenhaus Korbach gGmbH
  • Mainzer Netze GmbH
  • MEDIAN Unternehmensgruppe B.V. & Co. KG
  • Ride Mobility GmbH
  • TÜV Rheinland InterTraffic GmbH
  • Westpfalz-Klinikum GmbH
  • Universitätsklinikum Mannheim GmbH
  • biomindz Standortentwicklungsgesellschaft Mainz mbH

Work highlights

  • Procurement law advice to Fraport concerning the realisation of Terminal 3 with a project volume of €4 billion.
  • Advice and support to Cybersicherheit GmbH (Cyberagentur) from Halle in the awarding of six contracts for research on 'Existence-threatening risks from the cyber and information space - high security in security-critical and defense-relevant scenarios (HSK)' in a €30 million PCP procedure.
  • Joint management of a research project with TÜV Rheinland InterTraffic GmbH to analyse procurement processes for vehicles for urban rail transport.

Lawyers

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Annette Rosenkötter
FPS Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH & Co.KG

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Annette Rosenkötter