CMS

CMS primarily advises on state aid issues at federal level: in addition to private energy suppliers, the practice group predominantly assists the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection with funding initiatives to secure energy supplies and climate protection. The team recently represented BMWK in two notification proceedings before the EU Commission in connection with high-profile recapitalisation aid and also advises on the structuring and registration of sustainable funding concepts. Practice head Michael Bauer's expertise extends to state aid and antitrust law, which he applies both in advising the federal government as well as in representing private companies in state aid review proceedings and competitor lawsuits. In addition to these focus areas, the team further regularly advises on restructuring aid.