Sarbu Partners has obtained a final and binding favourable judgment in a complex dispute concerning payment under a public procurement contract. Contractual Background The contract provided for suspension of payment until the approval and reimbursement of financing from European Structural…
Joint ventures established for the performance of public procurement contracts frequently give rise to disputes between their members, particularly in relation to the exercise of the Leader’s mandate, the distribution of benefits, and the scope of contractual liability. These conflicts…
Eugen Sarbu, PhD., Partner at Sarbu Partners, was a speaker at the Regional Conference “Realism and Vision in Construction,” organised by PSC Prahova on October 10, 2025. His presentation examined the legal implications of GEO 41/2025 for the construction industry,…
Eugen Sarbu, Partner at Sarbu Partners, participated as a speaker at the debate organised by Juridice.ro – “The New Era of Public Procurement: What Changes, What Remains”, a live-streamed event dedicated to analysing the current state of public procurement. The presentation…
A frequent issue encountered in public procurement procedures is the practice of certain Contracting Authorities that insert ambiguous award criteria or compliance requirements into the tender documentation. These lead to the disqualification of tenderers on the basis of general, non-explicit…
The principle of transparency is essential in public procurement, ensuring the proper use of public funds, citizens’ access to quality services, and the maintenance of a fair, competitive environment in the private market. The CJEU case law emphasises that transparency…
We are pleased to announce the publication of the 2025 edition of the Chambers Public Procurement Practice Guide, with the Romania chapter authored by Sarbu Partners. The guide, published by Chambers and Partners, is a global resource aimed at providing in-depth legal…
Our Partner Tasiana Timofticiuc has published an article in issue 176/2025 of the Review of Public Procurement dealing with a topical issue in the field of public procurement in Romania: Grounds for admissibility of appeals against CNSC decisions. Case study…