GRÜNHAGEN Kanzlei für öffentliche Aufträge

What GRÜNHAGEN Kanzlei für öffentliche Aufträge does

GRÜNHAGEN Kanzlei für öffentliche Aufträge is a Berlin-headquartered specialist law firm focused exclusively on German and EU public procurement law (Vergaberecht). Founded by Rechtsanwalt Matthias Grünhagen, who has practiced in the field since 1997, the firm was reorganized in 2007 around a dedicated specialist team and operates from offices in Berlin (headquarters), Potsdam, Hamburg, and Rechlin (Vergabe Lab). It serves two parallel client segments: public contracting authorities — federal ministries, state and municipal governments, public enterprises, healthcare and research institutions — and private companies bidding on public tenders. Services span the full procurement lifecycle, including procurement conception, tender preparation, bid management, offer evaluation, contract negotiation, contract modifications, and representation in Vergabekammer and court proceedings. Multiple team members hold the Fachanwalt für Vergaberecht specialist certification.

The firm's core technology is verg.info, an online knowledge platform launched in 2016 that aggregates 28 years of practice expertise into a structured database covering German procurement regulations (GWB, VgV, VOB/A, SektVO, UVgO, VOL/A), expert articles, news, and case-law updates, accessible via web and mobile with a registered-user model. Founder Matthias Grünhagen has co-authored and co-edited several major published commentaries, including the 2020 VOB-Kommentar, which function as intellectual property in the niche. The firm runs a recurring seminar and webinar program in Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich, combining in-person presentations, video content, and self-study, which doubles as continuing education and client acquisition.

GRÜNHAGEN generates revenue through professional services billed under the German Legal Fee Act (RVG) or individual fee agreements, with two principal streams: legal advisory services and seminar/training fees. The firm is privately held, owner-operated by its founder, with no external investment, no parent company, and no subsidiaries. Disclosed customers span federal ministries (Bundesministerium der Finanzen, Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie), state governments (Berlin, Baden-Württemberg, Brandenburg), municipalities (Stadt München, Potsdam), healthcare bodies (GKV-Spitzenverband, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen), public utilities (Berliner Wasserbetriebe), and research institutes (Alfred-Wegener-Institut, Leibniz). Marketing relies on the verg.info platform, expert publications, seminars/webinars, and professional reputation rather than paid acquisition.

Name

GRÜNHAGEN Kanzlei für öffentliche Aufträge

Legal name

GRÜNHAGEN Kanzlei für öffentliche Aufträge

Website

https://kanzleigruenhagen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GRÜNHAGEN is a Berlin-headquartered German specialist law firm focused exclusively on public procurement law (Vergaberecht), advising federal and state contracting authorities and private bidders on tender procedures, contract negotiations, and procurement disputes, supported by the verg.info knowledge platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services - Public Procurement Law

NAICS

All Other Legal Services (541199)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Procurement & Contracting (BPAIAEAE)

Keywords

• Public procurement law
• Procurement advisory
• Tender management
• Bidder rights
• Specialized legal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: The firm provides legal advisory services to public contracting authorities and private companies on public procurement law matters. This includes procurement conception, tender preparation, bid support, contract negotiation, and representation in procurement review proceedings. Services are rendered through qualified lawyers with Fachanwalt specialization in Vergaberecht.
2. Seminars and Training: The firm offers public seminars, webinars, and in-house training sessions on public procurement law topics. Events are conducted in Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich with a blended format combining live presentations, videos, and self-study. Registration is handled via email or fax using PDF forms.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

GRÜNHAGEN Kanzlei für öffentliche Aufträge is a Fachanwaltskanzlei (specialist law firm) that provides legal advisory services exclusively in German public procurement law (Vergaberecht). The firm supports public contracting authorities and private bidders across the full procurement lifecycle — procurement conception, tender preparation, bid evaluation, contract negotiation, contract modifications, and representation before procurement review bodies (Vergabekammern) and courts. Complementary offerings include the verg.info online knowledge platform and seminars/webinars on procurement law topics.

Product overview

GRÜNHAGEN Kanzlei für öffentliche Aufträge operates as a specialized law firm offering legal services in public procurement law (Vergaberecht). The firm's offering consists of legal advisory services for both contracting authorities and bidders, supported by the verg.info online knowledge platform providing legal guidance and updates, plus seminars and training programs. The core service is legal counsel covering the entire procurement lifecycle—from tender conception and bidding through contract award and modifications—while the verg.info platform serves as a supplementary knowledge resource and the seminar program provides educational services on procurement law topics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vergaberechtliche Rechtsberatung (Public Procurement Legal Advisory) Legal advisory services covering the full public procurement lifecycle for both contracting authorities and bidders, including procurement conception, tender preparation, bid evaluation, contract negotiation, contract modifications, and representation in procurement review proceedings.
• verg.info Online legal knowledge platform providing compact public procurement law information, expert articles, current case law updates, and a structured database covering German and EU procurement regulations (GWB, VgV, VOB/A, SektVO, UVgO, VOL/A). Accessible via PC, tablet, and smartphone with registered-user access to professional articles.
• Seminare und Schulungen (Seminars and Training) In-person seminars, webinars, and in-house training programs on procurement law, presented using a mix of lectures, videos, and self-study materials structured according to the verg.info framework. Events are held in Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich.
• Leistungen für Auftraggeber (Services for Contracting Authorities) Comprehensive support for public contracting authorities including procurement conception, tender preparation, bid management, offer evaluation, contract documentation, and contract modifications. Includes representation in review proceedings.
• Leistungen für Auftragnehmer (Services for Bidders/Contractors) Strategic and procedural support for companies participating in public tenders, including bid preparation, competitive positioning, contract negotiation, and post-award compensation adjustments. Includes protection of bidder rights before Vergabekammern and courts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supporting clients in high-value public infrastructure projects including Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Berlin Main Station, and numerous other federal and state projects.

Named customers12 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FPS Rechtsanwälte: German law firm with a dedicated Public Procurement / Vergaberecht practice advising contracting authorities and bidders on federal, state, and municipal tenders — directly comparable specialist competition for GRÜNHAGEN's mandate pool.
• Pohlmann & Company Rechtsanwälte (PCP): Boutique German law firm focused on public procurement, complex infrastructure tenders, and PPP projects — directly competes for the same bidder-side mandates as GRÜNHAGEN, especially in construction and infrastructure procurement.

Peers

• KPMG Law Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft:

Broad incumbents

• BBH Becker Büttner Held: Major German law firm with established public procurement and energy/utilities regulatory practice advising municipalities, public enterprises, and bidders — comparable to GRÜNHAGEN's public-authority and infrastructure mandate base, though broader in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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