Client Satisfaction

‘VASS Lawyers’ public procurement practice is praised for its 'tailored, strategic advice’. The corporate boutique specialises in PPP and public procurement, with complimentary dispute resolution, public law, contracts and competition expertise. It advises a range of private investors and public bodies across the infrastructure, construction, education, transportation, healthcare and security sectors. Founder and managing partner Iulia Vass, ‘whose profound expertise offers a competitive edge in navigating complex procurement projects’, has extensive experience in the market. Bianca Bello’s practice focuses on projects in the construction and real estate sectors; Alexandra Mititelu is recommended for dispute resolution, with expertise across both litigation and arbitration.

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Testimonials

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‘Vass Lawyers has a great team highly specialised in public procurement and PPP. The team provided us pragmatic solutions which helped us to strengthen our business.’
‘Iulia Vass is a key figure in the market, an exceptional practitioner. Whenever we need support with challenging legal issues, we know we can rely on her advice, which is top-quality. Also, Alexandra Mititelu brings new and innovative elements to the public procurement and PPP areas. ’
‘The great professionalism of VASS Lawyers is worth being given as an example to many others. They always present us the reality as it is, without giving us false hopes about our chances in the courts of law.’
‘Great team.’
‘Their professionalism, promptness, perseverance, coherence, reasoning, analytical ability, communication, creativity and integrity are the reasons for which we highly recommend VASS Lawyers to any company seeking for legal counselling. Public procurement and litigation is their main strength and they win many high-profile and high-value disputes against national authorities.'
‘Iulia Vass is an exceptional lawyer and manager, bringing out-of-the-box solutions to complex problems and innovative strategies for our business endeavours. We rely on Alexandra Mititelu for court representation, as she leaves no stone untouched to find and present the best arguments in our court cases.'
‘Vass Lawyers' Public Procurement practice is a masterclass in tailored, strategic advice. At its helm is Iulia Vass, whose profound expertise offers a competitive edge in navigating complex procurement projects.'

Work highlights

Successfully represented a Romanian construction company before the National Council for Solving Complaints and the courts of appeal in litigations related to the award of €200m public procurement works contracts.
Advising a global manufacturer on the tendering for the 2-year framework agreement for license plates in Romania, as well as on contract performance matters.
Advised a Romanian company regarding the performance of a major utilities contract for the construction of a bridge over the Danube River worth over €23m.