How can you make sure your application or tender is submitted correctly? Was your tender assessed properly? Can the award of a public contract be challenged? Or how should you approach a complex public-private partnership or area development project?
Public procurement is an important part of economic activity. Public authorities and public-sector companies rely on businesses for the performance of works and the supply of goods and services. For companies, public contracts represent significant commercial opportunities, while contracting authorities must ensure that public funds are spent correctly, transparently and efficiently.
Public procurement rules are complex and constantly evolving. Adlex lawyers & mediators assists both contracting authorities and companies in the preparation, award and performance of public contracts and concessions.
We advise on matters including:
- selecting and organising the appropriate award procedure;
- drafting contract documents and selection and award criteria;
- applications and tenders;
- regularity reviews and investigations into abnormally low or high prices;
- negotiations and negotiated procedures;
- assessment and award of contracts;
- legal protection and proceedings against award decisions;
- amendments and disputes during contract performance.
Area development and PPP
Area development and public-private partnerships (PPP) bring together several legal disciplines. Public authorities, developers, investors and other private partners must agree on matters such as land positions, infrastructure, financing, risk allocation and the development and operation of projects.
Adlex lawyers & mediators assists clients with the legal structuring and implementation of such complex forms of cooperation, with particular attention to the interaction between public procurement, competition, spatial planning and real estate.
Experience and expertise
Adlex lawyers & mediators has extensive experience with disputes concerning both the award and performance of public contracts and represents clients before the Council of State and the civil courts, among others.
Our experts closely monitor Belgian and European legislation and case law and share their knowledge through academic publications, training courses and seminars.
From the preparation of a public contract to its performance, from PPP to complex area development: Adlex guides public and private parties throughout the entire process.
