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Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, particularly its vital components such as energy facilities and seaports, was heavily targeted by Russian missile strikes, causing severe damage. Combined damage to civilian infrastructure and energy industries already exceeds USD 50 billion. Since the beginning of hostilities, 18 airports, at least 344 bridges and overpasses, and over 25,000 kilometers of roads were damaged.
The reconstruction of Ukraine – critical infrastructure, housing, hospitals, and social facilities – is already underway. This major effort has been significantly assisted by international support. Ukraine’s commitment to transparency, coupled with specific regulations under martial law, has been instrumental in achieving this progress.
Schoenherr has advised Polish rolling stock manufacturer Pojazdy Szynowe PESA Bydgoszcz on a public procurement contract with the Romanian Railway Reform Authority for the delivery of 20 long-distance electric multiple-unit trains.
BSJP BNT has helped Kapsch Telematic Services secure a public procurement contract for the provision of direct customer support services for the electronic toll collection system of the National Tax Administration in Poland.
Technical guidance published on the websites of the Hungarian Competition Authority (HCA) and the Public Procurement Authority in November 2023 on corruption risks and cartel agreements affecting the fairness of public procurements.
Musat & Asociatii Deputy Managing Partner Iulian Popescu talks about the evolution of PPP/Infrastructure and their role as legal advisors in Romania over the last 10 years.
During its last session on October 26, 2023, the National Assembly adopted amendments to the Public Procurement Act.
