Our services in state aid and antitrust law
Representation of Fund Bodies and Recipients
- Preparation for and support with complex notification procedures
- Negotiation of tailored state aid solutions with European Commission bodies
- Defense and protection against complaints by competitors
- Development of long-term strategies for public funding
- Financing compatible with state aid law for municipal enterprises (e.g., hospitals, sports infrastructure, such as hall or outdoor pools, local infrastructure, such as convention centers or stadiums, public transportation, city marketing and tourism promotion, etc.)
Representation of Companies During Antitrust Proceedings
- Defense of companies against antitrust accusations by the European Commission or national competition authorities
- Development of extensive leniency strategies as defense against impending antitrust authority fines
- Consultation on antitrust law matters
Representation During Antitrust Compensation Proceedings
- Assertion of and defense against damage claims due to antitrust violations
- Consultation on out-of-court settlements
Representation During Antitrust Authority Abuse Proceedings
- Defense of companies during abuse proceedings before antitrust authorities
- Consultation on how to prevent abusive behavior
- Support with antitrust law compliant contract preparation
State aid law
- Registration of funding projects at the EU Commission (notification)
- Defence against complaints and reclamations
- Structuring of financing municipal enterprises compatible with state aid law (e.g. municipal utilities, hospitals, public baths, convention centres, corporations of city marketing and tourism development, theatres, youth hostels)
