act legal advises on all aspects of public procurement matters, representing both contracting authorities and bidders, with particular expertise in concession contracts and proceedings, as well as PPP projects. The practice is led by the ‘knowledgeable’ Tomáš Rydvan, who combines his expertise in PPP projects with experience in loan and project financing. He also advises both contracting authorities and bidders in public tender proceedings, assisting with bid preparation and the organisation of tender documentation.
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  • ‘The team is very technically sound, business-minded, and understands our needs. The team has very strong in-depth legal knowledge, which they apply on many levels and in many areas, especially environmental issues and public law.’

  • ‘Tomáš Rydvan is a knowledgeable practitioner and someone who really understands public procurement regulations. He is always very helpful in guiding us through the details of public procurement law.'

  • ‘The firm is characterised by high expertise and many years of experience in the administration of public procurement, which ensures reliable and effective solutions even in complex cases. I appreciate the team for its individual approach and ability to respond flexibly to the needs of clients.’

  • Tomáš Rydvan stands out for their exceptional expertise, responsiveness, and solution-oriented approach, which consistently delivers excellent results. We particularly value his ability to combine deep legal knowledge with a practical understanding of our business needs.'

Key clients

  • Technical administration of roads of Capital City of Prague, a.s.
  • Capital City of Prague
  • Municipal district of Prague 5
  • Statutory city of Ostrava
  • OR-CZ spol. s r.o.
  • Statutory City of Liberec
  • Prague 11 City District Office
  • H City District Office
  • City of Kralupy and Vltavou
  • JANOLI s.r.o.
  • Synerga a.s.
  • City of Pilsen
  • Pražská vodohospodářská společnost a.s.
  • Pražské služby, a.s.

Work highlights

Advised the City of Prague on large real estate investment projects in the total amount of EUR 21,7 million.
Advised the Statutory City of Liberec on the administration of the tender procedure, including preparation and drafting of tender documentation and contract in connection with reconstruction and structural modifications of the municipal swimming pool in Liberec.
Advising Pražská vodohospodářská společnost a.s. on the administration of the procurement procedure where the subject of the public contract is activities aimed at the reconstruction and modernisation of the existing water line of the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant in Prague on Císařský ostrov, owned by the City of Prague.

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Practice head

Tomáš Rydvan