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„Platz 1 im Vergaberecht in allen bedeutenden Rankings – das freut uns sehr, macht uns stolz und spornt uns täglich an!“
Gregor Stickler
JUVE Handbuch Österreich, Vergaberecht 2024
Bei der vergaberechtlichen Beratung von Auftraggebern führt kein Weg an Schramm Öhler vorbei. Die hoch spezialisierte Vergaberechtsboutique hält nicht nur eine der größten Praxisgruppen im Markt vor, sondern zählt auch zu den präsentesten Einheiten. Das erkennen auch Wettbewerber neidlos an. Mit der Eröffnung ihres Standortes in Linz im April 2023 verfolgt die Kanzlei ihre Strategie der regionalen Präsenz konsequent weiter.
Stärken: Komplexe Vergabeverfahren
Oft empfohlen: Matthias Öhler, Christian Gruber („äußerst kompetent mit erstklassigem Service“, Mandant), Hannes Pesendorfer („hervorragende Betreuung fachlich und persönlich“, Mandant), Georg Zellhofer („kann sich rasch in komplexe Aufgaben hineindenken und bietet pragmatische Lösungen an“, Mandant)
Chambers Europe Guide 2026
What the team is known for: Schramm Öhler is an outstanding law boutique with an exceptional coverage of procurement law, predominantly acting for contracting authorities. The team offers particular expertise in tender procedures regarding large construction, IT and transport projects at state and federal levels, while often involving a European component. Furthermore, the firm is held in high esteem for its work on green mobility, as well as award and open procedures pertaining to educational services and facility management. In addition, Schramm Öhler represents clients in complex review proceedings. Its client roster includes federal ministries, public funds and municipal entities.
Strengths: One client enthuses:
“What truly sets the team apart is its unique ability to combine first-rate legal expertise with a strong grasp of complex technological environments. It does not stop at theoretical analysis, rather it translates intricate issues into clear, pragmatic solutions that work in practice.“
“We appreciate Schramm Öhler’s very pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.“
“Schramm Öhler has a diverse range of employees with a wide variety of skills and competencies who are deployed in different ways depending on their abilities.“
“Schramm Öhler shows us ways in which tendering processes can be carried out professionally and smoothly.“
Work highlights: Schramm Öhler advised KHM-Museumsverband on the procurement procedure related to the Remastering KHM project.
Notable practitioners
Johannes Schramm is well versed in the law concerning judicial review proceedings and the procurement of new public transport systems. He is recognised for his vast experience representing public companies and authorities on both a local and regional level.
Matthias Öhler is held in high esteem for his strength in highly complex procurements, especially in relation to new public transport, energy and IT systems. Contracting authorities and prominent corporates alike seek his excellent advice, further illustrating his strong market standing.
Gregor Stickler is well placed to advise on a range of procurement mandates throughout Austria, especially in relation to IT systems, construction and medical services.
Andreas Gföhler is a key partner in the team who handles a range of public procurement matters, especially in relation to the healthcare and transport sectors.
Georg Zellhofer is mandated by public companies, educational institutions and authorities on account of his expertise in the procurement of IT and transport systems as well as construction projects.
The Legal 500, Edition 2025
Schramm Öhler Rechtsanwälte is the firm of choice for municipal, state and federal public bodies looking to run tender processes, advising on the structuring of these projects, drafting critical contracts and overseeing the decision-making process to mitigate the risk of potential court challenges. Founding partners Johannes Schramm and Matthias Öhler oversee construction and PPP tenders for public authorities. Georg Zellhofer‘s areas of expertise include IT and healthcare tenders, while Christian Gruber handles transport and infrastructure procurement matters. Matters ranging from tourism to security services fall into Gregor Stickler’s practice, with Andreas Gföhler providing additional capability in healthcare procurement procedures. Michael Weiner is well versed in handling procurement for healthcare-related IT services, and Hannes Pesendorfer tackles construction and maintenance service tenders.
„They are one of the top, if not the top, law firms in the public procurement sector in Austria. Lots of experience and market knowledge.“
„The team is professional and competent. In this specific field there is most probably no other law firm providing similarly constant high-level services.“
„They have a deep understanding and knowledge of procurement law. The team is very keen on keeping to deadlines and making the impossible possible.“
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Unsere Kooperationen
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