Baker McKenzie

Research and development projects represent a focus for Baker McKenzie's state aid team: it not only assists with the funding of broadband projects and sustainable energy projects, but also advises on notification and funding proceedings pertaining to a semiconductor plant IPCEI, in close cooperation with its corporate and employment practices. Practice head Marc Gabriel is experienced in both state aid and public procurement law and is considered the key contact for innovative funding projects. The team has additional expertise in dispute resolution: Andrés Martin-Ehlers, who joined the practice as counsel in February 2023, applies his antitrust and state aid expertise in various competitor lawsuits in the aviation industry, among other matters. Counsel Janet Butler further advises on matters touching on both state aid and environmental law.