Subsidy control

We're leading experts in UK subsidy control rules, EU State Aid law, and international subsidy rules. Trusted by local authorities, central government, and charitable bodies alike, we work closely with our Commercial and Public Law teams to deliver holistic advice and pragmatic solutions regarding the UK Subsidy Control Act 2022 (SCA) and referrals to the Competition and Markets Authority’s Subsidy Advice Unit. We often provide public authorities subsidy control training for both their policy and in-house legal teams.

Our Subsidy Control team’s extensive international experience also enables us to advise clients on subsidy control obligations under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, World Trade Organization rules, the Windsor Framework, and EU law.

Whether your organisation or business has a query regarding prospective funding, relevant exceptions and streamlined routes available to any funding arrangement, compliance with the requirements of the SCA, or regarding pre-Brexit aid granted under the EU State Aid regime, our expert team is here to assist.

• Advising a central government department on the subsidy control risks of the rollout of a multi-million-pound grant funding pilot, which successfully launched at the end of 2023, including navigating clients through the mandatory referral process at the Subsidy Advice Unit
• Advising a central government department on various multi-million pound international funds relating to the environment and working towards achieving net-zero targets
• Advising multiple clients on support funding for community sports clubs and facilities, including specific consideration of previous financial assistance provided through bespoke COVID-19 support packages
• Advising a central government department in relation to funding of a high value research and development investment opportunity in the biotech sector.