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Bernt Elsner

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Bernt Elsner

Partner

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CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz
Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Gauermanngasse 2
1010 Vienna
Austria
Languages English, German
Competition & EU

Bernt Elsner is a leading expert in the fields of EU competition/antitrust law, public procurement law and public law. He was Managing Partner at CMS from 2004 to 2010. He has more than 24 years of professional experience in Vienna and Brussels.

Elsner advises and represents national and international companies in national and European merger control proceedings, especially cross-border mergers, advises on horizontal antitrust law, especially in the area of bidding cartels, vertical distribution structures, abuse control and state aid law. Here's what he hopes to achieve in the antitrust department: “I want to position CMS as the first port of call for companies seeking comprehensive top advice in merger and antitrust proceedings in multiple European jurisdictions.”

Explaining CMS's biggest asset, he says: “The CMS network offers access to more than 150 antitrust experts in 27 countries and thus significantly greater coverage in Europe than any of our competitors. This is particularly important in the case of house searches, because we can support our clients on site at very short notice thanks to our numerous locations.”
 

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The ‘very fast’, ‘precise’ and ‘pragmatic’ Bernt Elsner heads the team.

Legal 500 2016

Who’s Who Legal describes him as a “sensational lawyer” combining “in-depth knowledge with commercial acumen”.

Who's Who Legal 2015

The ‘very fast’, ‘precise’ and ‘pragmatic’ Bernt Elsner heads the team.

Legal 500 2016

Who’s Who Legal describes him as a “sensational lawyer” combining “in-depth knowledge with commercial acumen”.

Who's Who Legal 2015

Memberships & Roles

Bernt Elsner is head of the global CMS Public Procurement Practice Group. In this role, he leads an international team of more than 150 procurement law experts working in 50 offices in 36 countries. He also heads the Austrian practice groups for public procurement law, EU competition law and public law.

  • Vienna Bar Association
  • Antitrust Law Study Association
  • Austrian Society for Building Law and Construction (ÖGEBAU)
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Awards & Rankings

  • Band 1 in Chambers Europe Ranking 2022: “Excellent practitioner Bernt Elsner is well placed to handle complex procurement and tender procedures while also regularly handling review proceedings. He is also sought after for his cross-border capabilities.”
  • Legal 500 lists him as a “leading individual” in Band 1 (2020, 2021) and describes him as a “very professional and knowledgeable lawyer”, with “excellent understanding in procedural and legal matters” (2021).
  • Chambers & Partners invariably list Bernt Elsner in Band 1, calling him a “brilliant procurement lawyer” (2014) who “remains calm in the face of the storm and focused on the really important issues” (2020).
  • IFLR has awarded him “market leader” in the field of energy and infrastructure (2018, 2019), Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year for European Law” (2019).
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Publications

Bernt Elsner is the author of six specialist books on public procurement law and numerous book contributions and essays, as well as being co-editor of the Zeitschrift für Vergaberecht und Bauvertragsrecht (Journal for Public Procurement Law and Construction Contract Law), the leading Austrian journal on public procurement law.

“Public procurement law is exciting because it places in tension EU law and national law, public and private law, federal and state law, as well as law, technical planning and operational costing. The complexity of large procurement procedures requires a respectful exchange between different professional disciplines, which requires many years of industry experience.”

  • Elsner/Zandler/Scharf, The Private Competition Enforcement Review: Austria, in Knable Gotts/Schwartz (eds.), The Private Competition Enforcement Review13 (2022).
  • Elsner/Zandler/Horaceck, Chapter 3: Austria, in Dolmans/Mostyn (eds), The Dominance and Monopolies Review8 (2020) 30.
  • Publisher of the CMS Public Procurement Guide (updated 2019).
  • Vergaberecht, in Bergthaler/Grabenwarter (eds.), Musterhandbuch Öffentliches Recht2 (2014).
  • Federal Procurement Act3 (Manz, 2010)
  • Co-editor of the Journal of Procurement Law and Construction Contract Law (since 2001).
  • The new ÖNORM A 2050 (Linde, 2000).
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Lectures list

Bernt Elsner is an active lecturer on public procurement law topics, at the University of Vienna, at numerous public procurement law conferences and seminars. He was the technical director of the MANZ Annual Conference on Public Procurement Law 2019.

  • Annual guest lecturer at the University of Vienna on public procurement law.
  • Expert leader of the annual CMS Public Procurement Forum.
  • Technical Director of the MANZ Annual Conference on Public Procurement Law (2019).
  • Regular speaker at Business Circle's annual conference “Vergabeforum”.
  • Regular speaker at ARS and IMH seminars on public procurement law, competition law and compliance issues.
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Education

  • 1996 - Admitted to the Austrian Bar
  • 1993 - Mag. rer. soc. oec., Business Administration, Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration
  • 1991 - Dr. iur., Law, University of Vienna
  • 1989 - Mag. iur., Law, University of Vienna
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Public Procurement

Bernt Elsner is a partner and head of the CMS-wide Public Procurement Law Practice Group. He is a leading expert in the fields of public procurement law, EU competition/antitrust law and public law. He was Managing Partner at CMS from 2004 to 2010. He has more than 24 years of professional experience in Vienna and Brussels.

Elsner is one of Austria’s leading experts in the dynamic and constantly changing field of public procurement law. His publications and lectures have had a decisive influence on Austrian public procurement law.

Bernt Elsner defines his goals as head of the global CMS Public Procurement practice group as follows: “I want to position CMS as the first port of call for companies seeking comprehensive top advice for tenders in several European jurisdictions.”

“The aim of public procurement law is to provide fair rules for competition that allow contracting authorities to identify the offer with the best value for money. The best solution is the right combination of whole life costs, environmental impact and a sustainable outcome for future generations.”

Elsner advises public contracting authorities on the structuring of complex tenders, advises bidders on their participation in procurement procedures, especially public-private partnerships (PPP projects), and represents them in procurement law disputes. He has extensive experience in tender-related compliance issues. He also has in-depth experience in the construction and infrastructure sectors, healthcare, and the financial, energy and climate change sectors.

Elsner studied law at the University of Vienna and business administration at the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration. In 1993/94 he worked as a research assistant at the Austrian Constitutional Court for the constitutional judges Prof. Dr. Karl Spielbüchler and Prof. Dr. Karl Korinek. In 1997, he practised European competition law at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton in Brussels. 

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"Very experienced player in procurement" Bernt Elsner is a top-level lawyer, praised by sources for his "comprehensive know-how and experience in procurement law."

Chambers Europe, 2017

"Bernt Elsner is highly qualified and knowledgeable in all public procurement matters. But further to that, he has an excellent understanding of legal procedures.”

Legal 500 (2021)

Bernt Elsner commands great respect among peers, with one source describing him as "the doyen of the public procurement scene." Clients observe that he is "well prepared and knows the details," and that he is "very good in negotiations."

Chambers Europe 2016

"Very experienced player in procurement" Bernt Elsner is a top-level lawyer, praised by sources for his "comprehensive know-how and experience in procurement law."

Chambers Europe, 2017

"Bernt Elsner is highly qualified and knowledgeable in all public procurement matters. But further to that, he has an excellent understanding of legal procedures.”

Legal 500 (2021)

Bernt Elsner commands great respect among peers, with one source describing him as "the doyen of the public procurement scene." Clients observe that he is "well prepared and knows the details," and that he is "very good in negotiations."

Chambers Europe 2016

Memberships & Roles

Bernt Elsner is head of the global CMS Public Procurement Practice Group. In this role, he leads an international team of more than 150 procurement law experts working in 50 offices in 36 countries. He also heads the Austrian practice groups for public procurement law, EU competition law and public law.

  • Vienna Bar Association
  • Antitrust Law Study Association
  • Austrian Society for Building Law and Construction (ÖGEBAU)
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Awards & Rankings

  • Band 1 in Chambers Europe Ranking 2022: “Excellent practitioner Bernt Elsner is well placed to handle complex procurement and tender procedures while also regularly handling review proceedings. He is also sought after for his cross-border capabilities.”
  • Legal 500 lists him as a “leading individual” in Band 1 (2020, 2021) and describes him as a “very professional and knowledgeable lawyer”, with “excellent understanding in procedural and legal matters” (2021).
  • Chambers & Partners invariably list Bernt Elsner in Band 1, calling him a “brilliant procurement lawyer” (2014) who “remains calm in the face of the storm and focused on the really important issues” (2020).
  • IFLR has awarded him “market leader” in the field of energy and infrastructure (2018, 2019), Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year for European Law” (2019).
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Publications

Bernt Elsner is the author of six specialist books on public procurement law and numerous book contributions and essays, as well as being co-editor of the Zeitschrift für Vergaberecht und Bauvertragsrecht (Journal for Public Procurement Law and Construction Contract Law), the leading Austrian journal on public procurement law.

“Public procurement law is exciting because it places in tension EU law and national law, public and private law, federal and state law, as well as law, technical planning and operational costing. The complexity of large procurement procedures requires a respectful exchange between different professional disciplines, which requires many years of industry experience.”

  • Elsner/Zandler/Scharf, The Private Competition Enforcement Review: Austria, in Knable Gotts/Schwartz (eds.), The Private Competition Enforcement Review13 (2022).
  • Elsner/Zandler/Horaceck, Chapter 3: Austria, in Dolmans/Mostyn (eds), The Dominance and Monopolies Review8 (2020) 30.
  • Publisher of the CMS Public Procurement Guide (updated 2019).
  • Vergaberecht, in Bergthaler/Grabenwarter (eds.), Musterhandbuch Öffentliches Recht2 (2014).
  • Federal Procurement Act3 (Manz, 2010)
  • Co-editor of the Journal of Procurement Law and Construction Contract Law (since 2001).
  • The new ÖNORM A 2050 (Linde, 2000).
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Lectures list

Bernt Elsner is an active lecturer on public procurement law topics, at the University of Vienna, at numerous public procurement law conferences and seminars. He was the technical director of the MANZ Annual Conference on Public Procurement Law 2019.

  • Annual guest lecturer at the University of Vienna on public procurement law.
  • Expert leader of the annual CMS Public Procurement Forum.
  • Technical Director of the MANZ Annual Conference on Public Procurement Law (2019).
  • Regular speaker at Business Circle's annual conference “Vergabeforum”.
  • Regular speaker at ARS and IMH seminars on public procurement law, competition law and compliance issues.
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Education

  • 1996 - Admitted to the Austrian Bar
  • 1993 - Mag. rer. soc. oec., Business Administration, Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration
  • 1991 - Dr. iur., Law, University of Vienna
  • 1989 - Mag. iur., Law, University of Vienna
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Public Law

Bernt Elsner is a leading expert in public law, public procurement law and EU competition/antitrust law. He was Managing Partner at CMS from 2004 to 2010. He has more than 24 years of professional experience in Vienna and Brussels.

As a former research assistant at the Austrian Constitutional Court, he has specific experience and expertise in public law matters. He represents clients before various authorities, the Federal and Provincial Administrative Courts, the Constitutional Court, the Administrative Court and the European Courts.

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Practice head Bernt Elsner is ‘a skilled negotiator’ and ‘adaptable’

Legal 500, 2017

Practice head Bernt Elsner is ‘a skilled negotiator’ and ‘adaptable’

Legal 500, 2017

Memberships & Roles

Bernt Elsner is head of the global CMS Public Procurement Practice Group. In this role, he leads an international team of more than 150 procurement law experts working in 50 offices in 36 countries. He also heads the Austrian practice groups for public procurement law, EU competition law and public law.

  • Vienna Bar Association
  • Antitrust Law Study Association
  • Austrian Society for Building Law and Construction (ÖGEBAU)
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Awards & Rankings

  • Band 1 in Chambers Europe Ranking 2022: “Excellent practitioner Bernt Elsner is well placed to handle complex procurement and tender procedures while also regularly handling review proceedings. He is also sought after for his cross-border capabilities.”
  • Legal 500 lists him as a “leading individual” in Band 1 (2020, 2021) and describes him as a “very professional and knowledgeable lawyer”, with “excellent understanding in procedural and legal matters” (2021).
  • Chambers & Partners invariably list Bernt Elsner in Band 1, calling him a “brilliant procurement lawyer” (2014) who “remains calm in the face of the storm and focused on the really important issues” (2020).
  • IFLR has awarded him “market leader” in the field of energy and infrastructure (2018, 2019), Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year for European Law” (2019).
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Publications

Bernt Elsner is the author of six specialist books on public procurement law and numerous book contributions and essays, as well as being co-editor of the Zeitschrift für Vergaberecht und Bauvertragsrecht (Journal for Public Procurement Law and Construction Contract Law), the leading Austrian journal on public procurement law.

“Public procurement law is exciting because it places in tension EU law and national law, public and private law, federal and state law, as well as law, technical planning and operational costing. The complexity of large procurement procedures requires a respectful exchange between different professional disciplines, which requires many years of industry experience.”

  • Elsner/Zandler/Scharf, The Private Competition Enforcement Review: Austria, in Knable Gotts/Schwartz (eds.), The Private Competition Enforcement Review13 (2022).
  • Elsner/Zandler/Horaceck, Chapter 3: Austria, in Dolmans/Mostyn (eds), The Dominance and Monopolies Review8 (2020) 30.
  • Publisher of the CMS Public Procurement Guide (updated 2019).
  • Vergaberecht, in Bergthaler/Grabenwarter (eds.), Musterhandbuch Öffentliches Recht2 (2014).
  • Federal Procurement Act3 (Manz, 2010)
  • Co-editor of the Journal of Procurement Law and Construction Contract Law (since 2001).
  • The new ÖNORM A 2050 (Linde, 2000).
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Lectures list

Bernt Elsner is an active lecturer on public procurement law topics, at the University of Vienna, at numerous public procurement law conferences and seminars. He was the technical director of the MANZ Annual Conference on Public Procurement Law 2019.

  • Annual guest lecturer at the University of Vienna on public procurement law.
  • Expert leader of the annual CMS Public Procurement Forum.
  • Technical Director of the MANZ Annual Conference on Public Procurement Law (2019).
  • Regular speaker at Business Circle's annual conference “Vergabeforum”.
  • Regular speaker at ARS and IMH seminars on public procurement law, competition law and compliance issues.
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Education

  • 1996 - Admitted to the Austrian Bar
  • 1993 - Mag. rer. soc. oec., Business Administration, Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration
  • 1991 - Dr. iur., Law, University of Vienna
  • 1989 - Mag. iur., Law, University of Vienna
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