Our Public Procurement & Privatisations practice offers specialized legal services grounded in Greek and EU regulations, international procurement standards, and privatization frameworks. We provide strategic counsel to public authorities, bidders, and private investors, ensuring compliance with the complex legal landscape governing public contracts and privatization projects. With extensive expertise in Greek Law 4412/2016 on public procurement, Law 3986/2011 on privatizations, and EU Directives 2014/24/EU and 2014/25/EU, we deliver tailored solutions to address the intricacies of public contracting and privatization processes.
Our Services Include
- Public Procurement Compliance and Advisory: Advising contracting authorities and bidders on compliance with Greek Law 4412/2016, which implements EU Directives 2014/24/EU (public procurement) and 2014/25/EU (utilities procurement). Assisting with the preparation of tender documentation, including invitations to tender, technical specifications, and evaluation criteria, in line with EU and Greek public procurement rules.
- Bidding and Tendering Processes: Representing bidders in public tenders, including preparing and submitting bids, addressing eligibility requirements, and ensuring compliance with the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD). Advising on the use of competitive procedures such as competitive dialogue, innovation partnerships, and framework agreements under EU and Greek procurement laws.
- Concessions and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs): Structuring concession agreements under Greek Law 4413/2016 on concessions and ensuring compliance with the Concessions Directive (2014/23/EU). Advising on public-private partnership (PPP) agreements in line with Greek Law 3389/2005, including risk allocation, financial modeling, and regulatory approvals for infrastructure, energy, and public utility projects.
- Privatization Processes: Assisting with privatization projects managed by the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) under Law 3986/2011, including the sale of state-owned enterprises, real estate, and infrastructure assets. Advising on compliance with Greek privatization frameworks and EU state aid rules under Articles 107–109 TFEU.
- Dispute Resolution in Public Procurement: Representing clients in procurement disputes before the Hellenic Single Public Procurement Authority (ESIDIS) and the Greek administrative courts, including pre-contractual objections and annulment applications. Advising on remedies under Directive 2007/66/EC (Remedies Directive) and Greek Law 3886/2010 on judicial protection in public procurement.
- State Aid and Competition Compliance: Advising on the interplay between public procurement and state aid rules, ensuring compliance with the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) and state aid notification requirements to the European Commission. Ensuring compliance with Greek Law 3959/2011 on the protection of free competition in the context of public procurement and privatization projects.
- Cross-Border and International Procurement: Assisting with participation in cross-border tenders and international procurement under the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) and EU rules. Advising on contracts funded by international organizations such as the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the World Bank.
- Representation Before Regulatory Authorities and Tribunals: Our team represents clients before the Hellenic Single Public Procurement Authority (ESIDIS), the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC), and Greek administrative courts. We also assist with appeals and challenges before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) and arbitration panels in procurement and privatization disputes.
Distinguished Expertise
Our Public Procurement & Privatisations practice is characterized by a deep understanding of Greek and EU legal frameworks, coupled with extensive experience in advising on high-profile public contracts and privatization transactions. From structuring bids to resolving disputes, we deliver results-driven legal solutions that safeguard our clients’ interests and ensure compliance. By combining technical precision with strategic insight, we help clients navigate the complexities of public procurement and privatization law with confidence and success.