The Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia (FAS) has emerged as a prominent regulatory body, playing a leading role in conducting business inspections and generating substantial contributions to the budget through fines imposed on entrepreneurs.
At the same time, the FAS ensures the rights of participants in public procurement, safeguarding them against violations by customers or other bidders. Submitting complaints to the Federal Antimonopoly Service is crucial for rectifying flawed procurements and protecting the interests of bona fide participants.
Defense Strategies during Antimonopoly Service Inspections
The Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia exerts its strictest control in the field of government procurement, promptly and effectively identifying violations such as collusion among bidders and price manipulation during auctions.
Furthermore, the Antimonopoly Service is responsible for preventing the division of commodity markets, addressing unlawful anticompetitive agreements, and controlling competitors' pricing policies, with a focus on eradicating cartel collusion.
The frequency of business inspections is increasing, and entrepreneurs may face significant fines under Article 14.32 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. In the field of government procurement, fines can reach up to 50% of the initial contract price.
If you are subject to an inspection by the Antimonopoly Service or if you are concerned about fines imposed by the Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia, we are always ready to provide assistance!
Our attorneys provide the following legal assistance in this realm:
- Participation in antimonopoly service inspections at any stage
- Participation in the consideration of antimonopoly cases within the framework of the Federal Antimonopoly Service commissions (both territorial departments and the Federal Antimonopoly Service of the Russian Federation)
- Court actions against decisions on accountability for committing antimonopoly violations
Protecting the Rights of Diligent Auction Participants and Contesting Violations
Within the realm of government procurement, it is a common occurrence to witness violations of auction procedures or the manipulation of tender documentation in favor of a “specific” client, thereby restricting competition and leading to the selection of a “preferred” bidder.
These violations can be either intentional, involving collusion between the client and auction participant, or unintentional, such as errors in calculating the scores of auction participants.
The most common violations include the following:
- Inaccurate tender documentation that restricts auction participation opportunities
- Unlawful denial of a participant's admission to the auction
- Violations of tender documentation regarding scoring methodologies and criteria for determining the winner
- Technical errors in the scoring process and incorrect determination of the winner by auction participants
At Yurlov & Partners Law Office, our experienced attorneys effectively protect the rights of procurement participants affected by these violations, including the complete invalidation of auction results and government contracts based on those results.
If you have encountered any of these circumstances and are determined to defend your rights, please do not hesitate to contact us!
Our attorneys offer the following legal assistance in this area:
- Drafting complaints to the antimonopoly authority regarding actions or decisions made by the tender commission during the auction process
- Contesting conducted auctions in court and challenging the validity of government contracts awarded based on their outcomes
- Initiating legal proceedings to recover damages (lost profits) from clients who unlawfully granted a government contract to a bidder who wrongfully won the tender
Rest assured that even if your specific legal issue is not explicitly mentioned, we are fully equipped to assist you. Contact us, and we will leverage our expertise within the confines of the law to resolve your problem and implement the necessary measures to prevent its recurrence in the future.
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