WALLESS Experts unpack evolving Public Procurement challenges at VP Pro 2025

Last week, the latest challenges and opportunities shaping the public procurement field took center stage, discussed by WALLESS professionals – Partner Laura Ziferman, Partner Expert Marius Dobilas, and Senior Associate Giedrė Banytė.

• Laura Ziferman highlighted the ongoing challenges with “own forces” requirements, where contracting authorities still struggle to set clear rules, suppliers are uncertain about the evidence required, and the growing risk of being placed on the “liars’ list” is leading to more disputes.
• Giedrė Banytė discussed the limits of discretion in defense and security procurement, noting that despite rising budgets, contracting authorities’ power remains limited, as shown by court cases from the Covid-era procurements.
• Marius Dobilas provided insights into public-private partnerships (PPPs), noting their growing role in state strategic planning and their importance in financing public infrastructure projects.