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Legal remedies & dispute resolution

Legal Remedies and Dispute Resolution in Public Procurement

Professional preparation of dispute resolution and remedy applications before the Hungarian Public Procurement Arbitration Board — tight deadlines, strict formal requirements.

  • 30+ years of procurement practice
  • Dispute resolution and remedy applications
  • Strategic expert support
  • Pre-submission formal and content review

Situation Assessment

We review the contested procedural situation and available documents to ensure a clear understanding of the next steps.

Dispute Resolution Request Preparation

We assist in the professional preparation of the dispute resolution request and in organising the necessary documentation.

Remedy Document Preparation

We help with the structured compilation of objections, statements of facts and annexes in preparation for submission.

Pre-Submission Review

We review the completed materials for formal and substantive compliance, with particular attention to mandatory elements and deadlines.

Free Expert Consultation

We help you review the details of your case and show you what options are available in the remedy procedure.

Pricing Contact

+36-20-424-5411

Dispute Resolution and Remedy Consulting

Content and Formal Requirements of a Remedy Application

The success of a remedy application in public procurement often depends not on whether "we are right", but on whether it is correctly drafted, because it can only be assessed on its merits if it meets the substantive and formal requirements prescribed by law. The provisions of the Public Procurement Act are also applicable to formal compliance. It is worth reviewing the guidelines of the Public Procurement Authority (Közbeszerzési Hatóság). If the case is brought before the Public Procurement Arbitration Board (Közbeszerzési Döntőbizottság), structured submission is particularly important. Before the Arbitration Board, inaccuracies can easily lead to formal errors. This includes, among other things, the precise identification of the infringement, a detailed description of the relevant procedural actions, legal argumentation, and proof of the applicant's legal interest. In certain cases, other authorities may also be involved. An incomplete or inaccurate application may be rejected on formal grounds, which is why it is critically important that the document is professionally prepared and well-structured. A properly prepared application is not only legally correct but also clear, consistent and easy to interpret for the decision-maker.

Preparation and Strategic Aspects of a Dispute Resolution Request

Dispute resolution is in many cases a strategic tool in Hungarian public procurement, not merely a legal step. It provides an opportunity for the parties to clarify disputed issues before a formal remedy procedure, and to avoid time-consuming and costly remedy proceedings. When preparing a dispute resolution request, it is important to precisely document the contested circumstances, properly reference the legal framework, and consider whether dispute resolution is suitable for remedying the infringement without initiating a formal remedy procedure. A properly prepared request is not only legally correct but also clear, consistent and easy to interpret for the decision-maker.

Expert Consulting in Remedy Procedures

Legal and procedural questions are complex, which is why expert consulting plays a key role in developing the appropriate strategy. The consultant's task is not only document preparation but also assessing procedural risks, systematising legal arguments and determining the optimal course of action. Proper professional support not only provides legal certainty but can also save time and money.

Legal Remedy Guide