state aid

State aid rules for RDAs, local authorities and other public organisations are governed by European legislation and case law.  Access to expertise is vital for a project’s success where this involves funding or other public sector investment.  From policy reviews to competition law, our specialist team provides sector specific advice. Our goal is to ensure your strategic and funding objectives comply with state aid rules.

• our clients - public sector organisations (RDAs, business enterprise organisations, local authorities) and private sector companies entering into joint ventures with the public sector and seeking grants or other public sector investment
• our expertise - dealing with both public and private clients enables us to provide bespoke solutions without ‘reinventing the wheel’
• sector experience - social care, education, health, government and public sector
• three dedicated specialists - based in Nottingham but acting nationally
• our services - interpretation of European legislation and case law, funding issues using block exemptions and approved schemes, strategic policy reviews, funding decisions and challenges, joint venture vehicles and funding structures competition law, PFI/PPP/projects, corporate finance, property
• bespoke training - on state aid rules and their practical application
• industry memberships - Competition Law Association, Procurement Law Association

Result: compliant projects; robust funding proposals; reliable advice backed by experience