Public Procurement
Mifsud & Mifsud Advocates has a successful track record in advising and assisting foreign and local clients in the various stages of local public contracts. The firm’s legal team has considerable knowledge of the local public procurement laws and regulations namely the Public Contracts Regulations of 2003.
Mifsud and Mifsud Advocates has experience in advising and assisting clients in the following stages related to public procurement:
1. Pre-submission of Bid: Mifsud & Mifsud Advocates advises clients on the legal requisites of a bid. It also subcontracts technical experts when requested by the client for advice on technical aspects;
2. Submission of Bid: Mifsud & Mifsud Advocates assists the client in drafting and compiling of the documents necessary for the submission of the bid;
3. Negotiations: If the client is successful, Mifsud & Mifsud Advocates assists the client in negotiations with the government with regards to the obligations of the client vis-à-vis the government;
4. Appeals and other related disputes: Mifsud & Mifsud Advocates has considerable experience in assisting its clients in lodging appeals and appearing on behalf of them before the Contract Appeals board , the Courts of Justice, or any arbitration board;
5. Assistance on interpretation of obligations once contract is awarded: Various legal issues arise during the fulfilment of the contractual obligations. Mifsud & Mifsud Advocates has experience in advising clients on the interpretation of contractual clauses.
6. Interpretation of EU procurement rules: If the value of the contract falls within the remit of EU procurement rules and regulations Mifsud & Mifsud Advocates is able to advise its client in this regard. It also offers the client the assistance of GMTD Law Firm’s foreign experts on the matter.
