State aid consists of selective advantages provided by governments to undertakings. While such advantages often take the form of direct or indirect financial support, state aid concerns might emerge from more complex forms of economic advantages. State aid control intends to prevent disortions within the internal market. Similar tools have been developed to prevent such distortions stemming from international trade between the European Union and third countries (e.g. FSR and national equivalent, antidumping rules).

We offer our clients a wide range of skills in dealing with these complicated and sensitive issues. We can carry out the economic assessment for state aid clearance pre-notification. We provide qualitative and quantitative analyses at all stages of the balancing test, including the MEOP and overcompensation tests and the study of incentive and efficiency changes. Our experience as enforcers and in the private sector allows us to advise on the design of aid and restructuring plans. We also offer a unique expertise in various trade instruments.