Public procurement constitutes an important part of the global economy, allowing public entities to obtain a better return on the products or services of private companies. From common and standardized products to large infrastructure projects or innovative services – the range of sectors that benefit from public spending is very wide. This requires the presence of skilled lawyers with extensive knowledge of local law and markets.

In Dentons Paz Horowitz we have professionals who have extensive experience in Public Law, especially in matters of Public Procurement and in Special Examinations carried out by the General Comptroller of the State.

Our strategy is not only to provide support to our clients before the competent authority, but also to offer prior and follow-up advice during the development of contracting processes and execution of public works; in order to prevent conflicts with the contracting entities and with the Office of the General Comptroller of the State. 

Services Included:

1. Preventive Legal Advice and Follow-up to procedures for contracting and execution of public works, in order to avoid observations to the General Comptroller of the State, avoid conflicts with contracting entities and ensure compliance with their contractual obligations.
2. Response to Predeterminations of Civil and Administrative Liability (whether orders for reimbursement, glosses or fines).
3. Challenge in administrative and/or judicial headquarters of all types of administrative acts, especially those issued in processes of contracting and execution of public works, or issued by the General Comptroller of the State, either through the preparation and presentation of appeals, extraordinary appeals for review and / or subjective resources or full jurisdiction.

Recognition

Dentons achieves 157 rankings in Chambers Latin America 2025

August 23, 2024

Independent legal publisher Chambers and Partners continues to recognize Dentons lawyers as market leaders throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Dentons achieves 157 rankings in Chambers Latin America 2025

August 23, 2024

Independent legal publisher Chambers and Partners continues to recognize Dentons lawyers as market leaders throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.