CMS scores points by combining procurement expertise with construction, IT and energy law competencies and is therefore ideally equipped to assist municipalities and cities as well as state and federal ministries and authorities with tenders and PPPs for infrastructure modernisation. In addition to advising on award and review proceedings in connection with the energy and transport transition, the team also assists with urban planning tenders and procurement for new clinic buildings. The team is further increasingly active in procurement compliance and advises bidders on self-cleaning, reporting and submission obligations. The team is jointly led by Christian Scherer, who assists with procurement in the construction and infrastructure sector, and Jakob Steiff, who focuses on procurement in the healthcare sector.
Testimonials
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'The entire CMS team always responds very promptly and is always client-oriented.'
'Jakob Steiff: Provided his procurement law expertise comprehensively and to the point. His years of expertise in this area were very valuable.'
Work highlights
- Procurement law opinion and advice to Trading Hub Europe GmbH in connection with the introduction of the so-called Gas Storage Act and the new energy security tasks transferred to the client.
- Advising the state of Hessen on PPP contract design as part of an EU-wide negotiation process in which negotiations are being held with investors about the planning and construction of two new buildings, their long-term management and financing.