State aid and subsidy control - post Brexit
This webinar took place on the 13 January 2021 and it is now available on-demand.
After over 4 years of uncertainty about the future relationship between the UK and EU, as of 2 December 2020, the UK’s future subsidy control regime is still not settled. The UK’s state aid rules will change from 1 January 2021 so in this webinar, we bring you up to speed on the new position – whatever that may be. An understanding of these new rules will be vital to the public sector, Higher Education Institutions and any recipients of public funding or other support.
Speakers
Angelica Hymers
Senior Associate
Angelica is a senior associate in our government and infrastructure team. She advises public and private sector bodies on subsidy control and state aid, as well as commercial contracts and public procurement.
angelica.hymers@brownejacobson.com
+44 (0)115 976 6092
Alex Kynoch
Legal Director
Alex leads our subsidy control team and is recognised as a leading expert in this complex field. He also specialises in procurement and public sector clean energy and regeneration projects. Clients appreciate his ability to translate complex legal issues into pragmatic and clear advice.
alex.kynoch@brownejacobson.com
+44 (0)115 976 6511
Contact
Alex Kynoch
Legal Director
alex.kynoch@brownejacobson.com
+44 (0)115 976 6511
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