Our knowledge of the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) predates the adoption of the regulation – we were heavily involved in the initial discussions and have been advising on the FSR’s implications from the earliest stage.

We accompany clients throughout the FSR process: from conducting the initial assessment of what information needs to be gathered to become FSR-ready, to preparing and filing the notifications that have become mandatory in many large-scale M&A and public procurement transactions.

We also advise on FSR risk and represent clients facing European Commission investigations. As recognised leaders in both competition and trade law since the 1980s, we are uniquely positioned to assist our clients in this developing area of law.

For decades, we have helped clients evaluate how EU State aid rules can be used to their advantage – whether considering the compatibility of proposed aid schemes to fund investment projects or challenging unfair support granted to competitors. We have advised on State aid in sectors as diverse as steel, zinc, cement, consumer electronics, airport services, aerospace and defence equipment.

We leverage our in-depth knowledge and our track record of successfully representing recipients of alleged unlawful aid/subsidies, complainants, intervening third parties and government entities to advise clients on how to manage legal risk while achieving their strategic objectives.