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Public Procurement

Vision and expertise in public procurement.

Our approach

Public procurement law is more than just the 2018 Federal Public Procurement Act (Bundesvergabegesetz, BVergG). In addition to our profound expertise in public procurement law, we also have in-depth knowledge of civil and contract law, compliance, freedom of information, funding and state aid law, as well as other areas of law that are essential for public procurement. We know both the client’s and the bidder’s perspective from many years of experience. That is why we also understand the business and technical requirements of the players in the procurement process.

Team The reinforcement you have been looking for.

  • Legal 500 Public Procurement Ranking 2026

    “FSM is an outstanding law firm in the field of public procurientement law. They are creative, think outside the box and have a comprehensive understanding, not only for us as the client but also for the challenges and needs of the contractors, making the tenders they support particularly accurate and effic.”

  • Kurier Law Firm Ranking

    FSM among the top law firms in 2026

  • DER STANDARD Public Procurement Ranking

    FSM awarded the top rating of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in public procurement law in 2026

  • trend. Public Procurement Ranking

    FSM among the top 10 law firms in public procurement law since 2020

  • Legal 500 Public Procurement Ranking 2025

    “The special thing about the FSM team is the high level of competence and the service-oriented, individual approach to clients.”

  • Legal 500 Public Procurement Ranking

    FSM among the top-ranked firms in public procurement law since 2020

  • Legal 500 Public Procurement Ranking 2024

    “Fantastic team with very professional lawyers, a strong understanding of public procurement law, brilliant strategic and innovative approaches and a very modern advisory style.”

  • Chambers Public Procurement Ranking

    FSM among the top law firms in public procurement law since 2023

  • Legal 500 Public Procurement Ranking 2023

    “FSM combines profound legal expertise and experience with a unique ability to explore innovative solutions, tailormade to any particular client or case.”

  • JUVE Top Employers

    FSM among the top 25 employers since 2021

  • Legal 500 Public Procurement Ranking 2021

    “A strong team, full of energy and enthusiasm with a great combination of experience, intellect and pragmatism. FSM goes the extra mile.”

  • JUVE Public Procurement Ranking

    FSM among the top law firms in public procurement law since 2020

  • Legal 500 Public Procurement Ranking 2021

    “The team demonstrates a unique combination of knowledge and soft skills. Committed to the delivery of a quality product, on time, with reduced requirements for redrafting.”

Focus

  1. Designing procurement projects

    We offer comprehensive advice to public and private sector contract awarders for structuring the entire procurement process strategically. We have all the leeway of the BVergG 2018 in front of us, so that the possible alternatives can be highlighted and the right course set. We see ourselves not just as providers of legal information, but as active partners in the process: we define responsibilities and draw up schedules that will bring our clients to their desired objectives. We are able to do this effectively because from the start we take account of potential challenges within the client’s organisation as well as the risks specific to the particular supplier sector.

  2. Implementing procurement processes

    We implement procurement processes for public and industry contract awarders, from preparing tender documents to contract award. This includes complete electronic implementation and communication with interested parties, applicants and bidders; formulating contract award criteria; preparing test reports and conducting bidder negotiations.

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    We implement procurement processes for public and industry contract awarders, from preparing tender documents to contract award. This includes complete electronic implementation and communication with interested parties, applicants and bidders; formulating contract award criteria; preparing test reports and conducting bidder negotiations. Our legal expertise also includes implementing novel or complex procedures such as dynamic procurement systems, innovation partnerships and concession awards. Depending on the client’s needs, we can also provide support for quick checks of documents that have already been prepared, or prepare a jury for hearings with bidders and the subsequent evaluation process.

  3. Bidder advice and evaluation of bids

    We advise and represent companies in every aspect of participating in a procurement process under the Federal Public Procurement Act. Our lawyers can review tender documents and provide support for preparing participation applications and bids, as well as strategic preparation for negotiations. We also offer bidder workshops – tailored to specific sectors – covering procurement law, so that you can avoid making the typical mistakes when preparing a bid. We provide procurement law advice and representation to companies from numerous different sectors.

  4. Legal opinions

    Our procurement law experts have published and lectured widely. Based on this experience, we regularly produce opinions on complex questions and problems related to the application and interpretation of the Federal Public Procurement Act and European procurement guidelines. In preparing memos on procurement law, we always focus on the practical use and clarity of our opinions.

  5. Legal tech and innovation

    When solving problems we always think outside the box. Thanks to our own affinity for technology, we regularly develop new legal tech tools with which workflows are legally optimised and automated. This manifests our dynamic and innovative advisory approach.

  6. Representation in court proceedings

    As practising lawyers we regularly represent our clients in review and assessment procedures in the administrative courts as well as the Supreme Administrative Court, the Constitutional Court of Austria and the European Court of Justice.

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Förderungen brauchen Präzision.

Wir beraten öffentliche Stellen zu beihilferechtlichen Fragestellungen und unterstützen bei der rechtssicheren Gestaltung von Fördermaßnahmen. Dabei entwickeln wir praxisnahe Lösungen und passende Musterunterlagen.

Beihilfenrecht

Förderungen brauchen Präzision.

Wir unterstützen öffentliche Stellen bei allen beihilferechtlichen Fragestellungen – von der rechtlichen Einordnung bis zur konkreten Ausgestaltung von Fördermaßnahmen. Wir verfassen beihilferechtliche Stellungnahmen, entwickeln beihilferechtskonforme Lösungen für Förderprogramme und erstellen Musterunterlagen wie zB Förderverträge oder Ausschreibungsunterlagen. Dies stets mit dem Fokus, praxisnah und verständlich für Rechtssicherheit zu sorgen. 

Ansprechpartner

Karlheinz Moick
Karlheinz Moick Partner
Gabriel-Kielbasa
Gabriel Kielbasa Attorney at Law
Christoph-Juricek
Christoph Juricek Attorney at Law

Mit Sicherheit transparent.

Wir unterstützen öffentliche Stellen dabei, mit neuen Transparenzpflichten rechtssicher umzugehen: Strategisch, praxisnah und mit besonderem Fokus auf sensible Informationsbegehren.

Informationsfreiheitsrecht

Mit Sicherheit transparent.

Das Informationsfreiheitsgesetz (IFG) hat im September 2025 eine starke Dynamik in den Umgang mit staatlichen Transparenzpflichten gebracht. Die Verpflichteten mussten umdenken: Transparenz ist die Regel und Geheimhaltung die Ausnahme. Unser Schwerpunkt liegt in der Beratung öffentlicher Stellen zur Bearbeitung heikler Informationsbegehren. Wir beraten dabei strategisch und praxisorientiert. Immer wieder verfassen wir zudem rechtliche Einschätzungen zur Einstufung als Informationspflichtige oder zur proaktiven Veröffentlichungspflicht.

Ansprechpartner

Karlheinz Moick
Karlheinz Moick Partner
Monika-Slunsky
Monika Slunsky Legal Practitioner

Voller Energie im Recht.

Wir beraten zu Energieerzeugung, Netzen, Speicherlösungen und dezentralen Versorgungsmodellen. Von der regulatorischen Planung bis zur konkreten Umsetzung.

Energierecht

Voller Energie im Recht.

Das Energierecht hat viele Facetten und ist durch ein Spannungsverhältnis zwischen Wettbewerb und Regulierung geprägt. Wir begleiten Projekte im Bereich (erneuerbarer) Energieerzeugung, Netzbetrieb und -ausbau sowie Speicherlösungen. Ein Schwerpunkt liegt in der Unterstützung verbrauchsintensiver Rechtsträger, denen die Dezentralisierung der Stromversorgung neue Instrumente an die Hand gegeben hat. Unter Berücksichtigung allfälliger eigener Stromerzeugungskapazitäten und Direktvermarktungsmöglichkeiten unterstützen wir Sie von der regulatorischen Planung der Beschaffungsstrategie bis zur vertrags- und gegebenenfalls gesellschaftsrechtlichen Umsetzung.

Ansprechpartner

Christoph-Juricek
Christoph Juricek Attorney at Law
Karlheinz Moick
Karlheinz Moick Partner

Procurement Update

No area of law is as dynamic and complex as public procurement law. FSM summarises the latest developments in public procurement law in a clear and concise editorial once a month.

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