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Introduction

Estonia's leading procurement law conference returns with a focus on today's most pressing challenges in public procurement. Join top legal experts, government officials, and industry professionals from across Europe for a day of key insights, policy discussion, and strategic exchange.

Public Procurement Law 2025 is not just a conference. It's where policy and practice come together, bringing the EU's leading legal minds to address the most pressing challenges in procurement law and strategy.

Attendees will gain:

Practical insights into EU public procurement law, risk management, and sustainability
Expert analysis on legal developments, case law, and policy trends

The event also offers a rare opportunity to:

Connect with top scholars, advisors, and public sector leaders
Exchange ideas on procurement's future across Europe

Topics

09:30

Opening Remarks

Priit Pikamäe, Dean, University of Tartu Faculty of Law
Mari Ann Simovart, Professor, University of Tartu

09:45

Session I: Current State of Public Procurement*

Moderator: Dr. Kadri Härginen (Sorainen Law Firm / University of Tartu)

09:45 – 10:10 EU revision of Directives — Speaker: Dr. Michael Fruhmann (Ministry of Justice, Austria).
10:10 – 10:35 Helicopter view on exemptions in light of TFEU – Prof. Carina Risvig Hamer (University of Copenhagen)
10:35 – 10:55 Strategic directions in public procurement in Estonia 2025–2026 – Estella Põllu (Ministry of Finance)

Coffee Break (10:55 – 11:15)

11:35

Session II: Directive 2014/24 Article 12 in Practice*

Moderator: Carri Ginter (Sorainen Law Firm / University of Tartu)

11:35 – 11:55 In the Shadow of the Classical Directive Article 12 and the Limits of Subsidiary Application in Portuguese Defence Procurement Law – Filomena Vieira (Vieira Law Office, Partner, Portugal)
11:55 – 12:15 The New Finnish Approach to In-House Contracts – Prof. Kirsi Maria Halonen (University of Lapland, Finland)
12:15 – 12:35 The Scope of Permissible Subcontracting in the Performance of In-House Procurement Contracts – Dr. Jarosław Kola (Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland)

Discussion (12:35 – 13:10) & Lunch Break (13:10 – 14:00)

14:00

Session III: Security and Public Procurement Exceptions*

Moderator: Dr. Mari Ann Simovart (University of Tartu, Estonia)

14:00 – 14:20 Internal Market and 'Zeitenwende': On the impact of the war in Ukraine on the interpretation of art.346(1)(b) TFEU – Prof. Martin Trybus (University of Birmingham, UK)
14:20 – 14:40 KOLIN & Co.: A Shift Toward Protectionism in EU Public Procurement? – Dr. Christian Kokew (LUTZ | ABEL, Germany)

Discussion (14:40 – 15:05) & Coffee Break (15:05 – 15:20)

15:20

Session IV: Current Topics in Estonian Public Procurement Practice

Moderator: TBA

15:20 – 15:50 Recent decisions by VAKO and Estonian courts – Ulvi Reimets (Public Procurement Disputes Committee)
15:50 – 16:15 Selection of European Court of Justice decisions – Kadri Matteus (Matteus Law Firm)
16:20 – 16:45 TOP 5 public procurement events anno 2025 – Erki Fels (TEGOS Law Firm) & Mart Parind (NOVE Law Firm)

16:45

Conference Closing

16:45 – 17:30 Book presentation. The commented edition of the Public Procurement Act will be presented by the editors. Open microphone for all interested participants.

Location

Location: Hotel Hestia Europa, Tallinn, Estonia

Lectors

Dr. Michael Fruhmann

Federal Ministry of Justice (Austria)

Oversees legislative aspects of the Federal Procurement Act and implementation of EU directives. Represents Austria in the EU Council Working Group on Public Procurement and before the European Court of Justice. Frequent lecturer and published author on procurement law.

Prof. Carina Risvig Hamer

University of Southern Denmark

Expert in EU procurement law and author of numerous publications on procurement exemptions and legal frameworks. Professor of Public Procurement Law specializing in exemptions and procurement procedures.

Estella Põllu

Estonian Ministry of Finance

Head of Public Procurement and State Aid at the Ministry of Finance, overseeing policy development and implementation. Estella frequently speaks at events about public procurement law, transparency, and procedural reform.

Prof. Kirsi Maria Halonen

University of Lapland (Finland)

A leading Finnish expert on public procurement law, Prof. Halonen holds a doctorate from the University of Turku and serves as Professor of Public Finance Law. She has led multiple research projects funded by the Finnish Academy, focusing on procurement efficiency, crisis preparedness, and sustainability.

Dr. Edgaras Markevičius

Sorainen (Lithuania), Counsel

Dr Edgaras Markevičius is a Counsel at the international law firm Sorainen, based in Lithuania, and a leading expert in public procurement and administrative law. With over 15 years of experience, he advises both contracting authorities and suppliers on complex procurement procedures, legal disputes, and compliance with EU procurement regulations. He has been actively involved in the development of public procurement legislation in Lithuania and has worked closely with both local and international institutions.

Filomena Vieira

Vieira Law Office (Portugal)

Portuguese lawyer with deep academic and practical experience in administrative and procurement law. A founding member of the Public Procurement Observatory at Mackenzie University (Brazil), she lectures postgrad courses and is pursuing her PhD research at a Spanish university.

Dr. Jarosław Kola

Adam Mickiewicz University Poland

Expert in EU procurement law, author of a 2023 article on “local content” in procurement, and legal advisor at WKB. He co-authored a chapter on procurement as development policy in Africa and recently won a precedent-setting EU case regarding third-country contractor rights under the Remedies Directive.

Dr. Mari Ann Simovart

University of Tartu (Estonia)

Vice-Chair of the Procurement Review Panel of the European Space Agency and co-editor of Public Procurement Law Review. Professor of Economic Law focused on procurement, defence contracts, and EU principles. She also lectures internationally and is a member of AcademiaNet.

Dr. Kadri Härginen

Sorainen / University of Tartu (Estonia)

Partner at Sorainen and head of Public Procurement & Projects. A trained lawyer and policymaker since 2007, she brings experience from both sides of the tender process. Holds a PhD from the University of Tartu and teaches procurement law.

Dr. Carri Ginter

Sorainen / University of Tartu (Estonia)

Associate Professor of European Law and partner at Sorainen. He is a member of the ICSID Panel of Arbitrators and specializes in EU law and cross-border litigation. Holds a Jean Monnet Chair in European Law awarded by the European Commission.

Dr. Christian Kokew

LUTZ | ABEL (Germany)

Recognized as a top procurement lawyer by WirtschaftsWoche and recommended by JUVE and Legal 500. Procurement law expert advising public and private clients, especially on PPPs.

Ulvi Reimets

Estonian Public Procurement Review Committee

Member of the Estonian Public Procurement Review Committee and expert in procurement dispute resolution. Specializes in recent procurement rulings and case law analysis in Estonia.

Erki Fels

TEGOS Law Firm (Estonia)

Known for handling complex procurement cases across sectors. Associate Partner at TEGOS and specialist in public procurement and dispute resolution. Visiting lecturer at the University of Tartu and co-author of the commented edition of the Estonian Public Procurement Act.

Mart Parind

NOVE Law Office (Estonia)

Co-authored the commented Public Procurement Act and leads NOVE’s sports law practice. Associated Partner at NOVE, public procurement and EU law expert. Former member of the Estonian Public Procurement Review Committee and lecturer at Tallinn University.

Price

Until Oct 24 , €259 + VAT 24%

From Oct 25, €279 + VAT 24%

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