Articles & Publications
Government Procurement
Participation in public tenders, FAS appeals, and supplier rights under Federal Law No. 44-FZ.
A Government Procurement Attorney: What They Do and Why You Need One
Each year, trillions of rubles flow through Russia's public procurement system. We explain who a government procurement attorney is, how they differ from a general in-house counsel, and what Veritas offers.
Rights of Civil Servants Under Federal Law No. 79-FZ: Where Restrictions End and Rights Begin
Can a civil servant drive for a rideshare service, run a blog, or register on a dating site? We examine real-life questions under Federal Law No. 79-FZ on the Civil Service.
Government Contracts: How to Avoid Penalties — Attorney's Guide
A government contracting authority may impose financial penalties — but not always lawfully. We review the grounds for exemption from liability, reduction of penalties through court proceedings, and common calculation errors.
Delivering Goods with Improved Specifications Under a Government Contract: Three Conditions and the Risks
The contracting authority refuses to accept goods that exceed the contract specifications — is that lawful? We examine the three conditions for a substitution under Federal Law No. 44-FZ and relevant case law.
Challenging Procurement Results: How to File a Complaint with the FAS
A step-by-step guide to filing a complaint regarding violations in government procurement under Federal Law No. 44-FZ: deadlines, content requirements, selecting the proper authority, and what to expect at the hearing.