Hengeler Mueller impresses with its in-depth expertise across all areas of funding and state aid law, both on project level as well as in contentious proceedings before European courts. The team is particularly well versed in advising on the design and promotion of innovative technology projects: Jan Bonhage assists with several IPCEI projects related to battery technology and microelectronics, advises on the eligibility of innovative hydrogen projects as well as on large government stabilisation and rescue measures, and is also regularly instructed by private companies to assist with issues relating to the Covid-19 funding program. Hans-Jörg Niemeyer is another popular contact, especially for Europe-wide state aid issues, who has strong expertise in insolvency and recapitalisation issues and also acts for companies in the aviation industry in EU Commission proceedings.