Jean Christou
The Cyprus Hydrocarbons Company (CHC) risks remaining without expert legal advice for the foreseeable future, impeding its ability to negotiate major energy-related projects that are on the horizon.
The complication arose after a challenge mounted to the CHC’s decision to award a contract for procuring legal services.
The tender was awarded to Cameron McKenna LLP, for a three-year contract worth some €9.5 million.
But DLA Piper UK LLP, the bidder ranked second in the competition, has appealed the decision with the Tenders Review Authority (TRA).
DLA Piper is arguing that the successful bidder had a conflict of interest.
