Class Actions
Germany
19 August 2025
CMS excels in assisting public sector actors at federal, state and local levels as well as bidding companies from the energy, IT, health, transport and infrastructure sectors with public tenders, review procedures, self-cleaning and compliance issues as well as with PPP projects. Here, the group demonstrates expertise in projects relating to the transport and energy transition as well as in infrastructure projects and large-scale urban development projects. Jakob Steiff is well versed in conception and implementation of large-scale procurement procedures on behalf of public clients and jointly heads the practice with Christian Scherer, who is experienced in advising on infrastructure, construction and armaments projects. Volkmar Wagner retired at the end of 2023.
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Testimonials
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'It is the size of CMS, where practically every topic and every area is represented, that makes their advice so valuable. No matter what topic we are looking for support for, Germany-wide, Europe-wide or worldwide, there is a large, competent network.'
'Jakob Steiff has many years of experience in public law and was able to support us quickly, specifically and in depth with his expertise in our contracts with the public client.'
'Client-oriented, good availability.'
'Good availability, quick response, takes care of things. Very experienced.'
'High level of expertise, very client-oriented.'
Practice head
Jakob Steiff; Christian Scherer
Other key lawyers
Sven Brockhoff