Philipp Werner
Jones DayJones Day's cross-location EU State aid practice is regularly instructed by companies, including those in the energy sector, as well as by ministries and EU member states to assist with complex state aid investigations before the European Commission and in EU and national court proceedings. The team is also well versed in German and European antitrust and competition law. Philipp Werner is considered the key contact for the whole array of state aid issues, including those relating to privatisations, restructurings and insolvencies.
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- 'Top notch. Among the best in class.'
- 'Philipp Werner: A truly outstanding shining light.'
- 'The team is one of the few in the market that provides intensive advice on state aid law and not just as a side business to antitrust law advice. This goes hand in hand with excellent know-how.'
- 'Philipp Werner: Extensive experience in state aid law and very quick comprehension, fast reaction time and a clear view of the essentials. Efficient advice.'
Key clients
- RWE AG
- Hessisches Ministerium der Finanzen
Work highlights
- Advice and representation of the Hessian Ministry of Finance on the restructuring of shares in Helaba.
- Advice and representation of RWE AG in state aid proceedings before the EU Commission in connection with the compensation payments proposed by the German Federal Government to energy companies for the political decision to end lignite-fired power generation.
- Advising a German logistics company on a possible state aid complaint regarding cross-subsidisation of a competitor.
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Philipp Werner