horak Rechtsanwälte support buyers and bidders from preparation through competition, review and contract performance. The appropriate engagement and fee model depend on the required work, complexity and procedural stage.
Support for buyers
Services can include procedure and lot design, document review, selection and award criteria, responses to questions, evaluation support and procurement documentation. The assignment should distinguish legal review from technical decisions and identify the responsible approval roles.
Support for bidders
Advice can address eligibility, offer compliance, contract risk, complaints and review proceedings. A focused question can be a sensible first step, while broader representation requires an agreed scope. Fees may be structured by the applicable statutory framework or a permissible individual agreement.
Four practical examples
The following scenarios are illustrative, not reports of actual client matters. The outcome depends on the documents and circumstances of the individual procurement.
Example 1: Full procedure
A buyer seeks support from preparation to award. The engagement identifies phases, responsibilities and deliverables.
Example 2: Targeted review
A bidder requests review of selected contract risks. Full tender control and deadline monitoring require a correspondingly wider assignment.
Example 3: Complaint and review
A complaint is the initial step. Later chamber proceedings require a separate assessment of prospects, costs and instructions.
Example 4: Contract change
A proposed extension requires both contractual and procurement analysis. Negotiation and implementation are included only as agreed.
Related topics
Initial procurement consultation · Fixed-fee procurement advice · Hourly fees for procurement advice · Ongoing procurement advice · Legal fees and procedural costs · Request a tailored fee proposal
Discuss your procurement
For a review, please identify the authority, contract or lot, current procedural stage and any deadline. We can then clarify the scope of the requested work. Contact our team. An enquiry does not itself create a retainer or preserve a legal deadline.
Updated 13 November 2026. Illustrative guidance on German and EU procurement law.