GvW Graf von Westphalen's state aid practice is led by state aid and foreign trade lawyer Gerd Schwendinger and primarily applies its wide range of expertise in funding projects in the research and development sector as well as in the aviation industry. The team advises, among other matters, on funding guidelines and contract design and also represents public sector clients in complaint proceedings before the EU Commission and the European Court of Justice. The practice also regularly assists real estate industry clients with state aid aspects of property transactions.
Testimonials
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'The firm has been known for many years as a very active and visible entity in EU law. The law firm acts very competently and successfully in EU state aid law.'
'Gerd Schwendinger: Not only a very approachable and likeable contact, but also extremely professional.'
Key clients
- Acatech - Deutsche Akademie der Technikwissenschaften
- DRM Datenraum Mobilität GmbH