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Charlotte Beisswingert

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+49 (0)30 81 45 06 12
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Julia Thiemann

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European State Aid Law

Hybrid Conference |

22.11.2024 |

Brussels |

Language: English

EStALI Conference

Join the leading pan-European platform for State aid professionals and benefit from the unique chance to come together in person, discuss the latest developments in EU State aid law, the most recent case laws and exchange ideas on how to best address the current challenges. The conference provides participants with a diverse range of topics which will be announced later this year.

Participate in interactive panel discussions and Q&A sessions, offering valuable opportunities for professional exchange and dialogue with colleagues representing different EU Member States. Take advantage of this excellent networking opportunity to expand your connections.

Starting from € 645,- (excl. VAT)

+++ Book together with the EStALI workshop and enjoy special discounts +++

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Methodology

A conference by Lexxion Publisher is a unique opportunity for a deep dive into the current developments in a particular field. Leading experts will share their exclusive insights and knowledge and expertise with you. The conference comprises of concise presentations followed by Q&A sessions, where participants can raise their own questions and comments. Furthermore, panel discussions and analysis of current case law enrich the event and enhance the discussion.

Conference materials are available to download after the event.

Who should participate?

Private legal practitioners
Representatives from public authorities on national, regional and local level
Representatives from public and private banks
Industry representatives and in-house counsels dealing with State aid law
Economists
Academics

Benefits of Attending

Join the leading State aid Community to discuss latest developments in European State aid control with acknowledged practitioners

Participate in various expert panel discussion. Interact with leading experts from the European Commission, EU Courts, national authorities, private legal practitioners, academics and industry representatives.

Course Material – No need to miss anything!

If you are unable to attend the course you may want to order all the presentations shown during the event. The price is € 199,- (excl. of VAT). If interested, please contact Charlotte Beisswingert.

Group Discounts

Group registration of three or more participants will automatically receive a 10% discount.

We offer a 15% discount for groups of four and a 20% discount for groups of five participants. To take advantage of these discounts, please contact Charlotte Beisswingert at [email protected] or call us at +49 (030)81 45 06 12. We will be happy to assist you with your group registration.

Programme

Friday, 22. November | The programme is subject to change.

08:30

Registration and Welcome Coffee

09:00

Welcome on Behalf of EStALI

Chair of the Morning session: Antonios Bouchagiar, Legal Service, European Commission; Academic Director EStALI Conference, Brussels

09:10

Keynote Speech

David Petrlik , Judge, General Court of the European Union, Luxembourg

09:40

Discussion

10:00

Keynote Panel: The Apple judgment: the last chapter in the tax rulings saga or to be continued?

Which clarifications on the condition of “selectivity”?
What are the lessons learnt from the combined reading of this judgment with other judgments on tax ruling cases?
What are the “dos and don’ts” for the Commission’s future cases on fiscal support?

Juan Jorge Piernas Lopez , Senior Lecturer, University of Murcia, Murcia

Andreas von Bonin , Freshfields, Brussels

Harold Nyssens , DG Competition, European Commission, Brussels

11:15

Coffee Break

11:45

Session 1 – National Courts and Arbitrators: Guardians of Unsubsidised Competition or Possible Sources of Aid

Chair of Session 1: Michael Honoré, Honoré, Fallesen & Andersen, Copenhagen; Academic Director EStALI Conference

Prof. Dr. Antonis Metaxas , Metaxas & Associates, Athens

Mercedes Pedraz , Judge, National High Court, Madrid

Wout De Cock , Professor, Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Aude-Laure Delbac , Legal Service, European Commission, Brussels

13:15

Lunch Break

14:15

Session 2 – State Aid for Large Manufacturing Projects – The Amended Regional Aid Guidelines

Chair of Session 2: Maria Segura, Clayton & Segura, Managing Editor, European State Aid Law Quarterly (EstAL), Brussels

The evolution of regional aid guidelines and key considerations for compatibility
The impact of regional aid and the tensions between cohesion and global competitiveness
The challenges, present (STEP objectives, strategic investments, diversity of instruments) and future (a new mandate and a mission letter)

Koen Van de Casteele , Director, DG Competition, European Commission, Brussels

Adina Claici , Berkeley Research Group, Brussels

Carole Maczkovics , Covington, Brussels; Academic Director EStALI Conference

15:45

Coffee Break

16:00

Session 3 – Does the Foreign Subsidies Regulation Lift the Borders of State Aid?

Chair of Session 3: Caroline Buts, Professor, Vrije Universiteit Brussel; Academic Director EStALI Conference; European State Aid Law Quarterly (EstAL), Brussels

Review of 1 year FSR
Applicability of State aid control concepts and methods
FSR remedies

Karl Soukup , Director, DG Competition, Brussels

Natura Gracia , Linklaters, London

Nicole Robins , Oxera, Brussels

17:30

Final Résumé

18:00

End of the EStALI Conference

Speakers

David Petrlik

Judge, General Court of the European Union, Luxembourg

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Juan Jorge Piernas Lopez

Senior Lecturer, University of Murcia, Murcia

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Andreas von Bonin

Freshfields, Brussels

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Harold Nyssens

DG Competition, European Commission, Brussels

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Prof. Dr. Antonis Metaxas

Metaxas & Associates, Athens

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Mercedes Pedraz

Judge, National High Court, Madrid

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Wout De Cock

Professor, Vrije Universiteit Brussel

More info

Aude-Laure Delbac

Legal Service, European Commission, Brussels

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Koen Van de Casteele

Director, DG Competition, European Commission, Brussels

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Adina Claici

Berkeley Research Group, Brussels

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Carole Maczkovics

Covington, Brussels; Academic Director EStALI Conference

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Karl Soukup

Director, DG Competition, Brussels

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Natura Gracia

Linklaters, London

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Nicole Robins

Oxera, Brussels

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Venue

Club of the University Foundation

Rue d`Egmont 11
Brussels, Belgium

Phone +32 2 545 04 00
[email protected]

Online-Registration

Hybrid Conference | 22.11.2024 | Brussels | Language: English

Participation fees for participation in Brussels:
Reduced fee for public authorities | Conference: € 745,- (excl. VAT)
Regular fee | Conference: € 795,- (excl. VAT)
Reduced fee for public authorities | Conference + Workshop: € 1910,- (excl. VAT)
Regular fee | Conference + Workshop: € 2010,- (excl. VAT)

Participation fees for online participation:
Reduced fee for public authorities | Conference: € 645,- (excl. VAT)
Regular fee | Conference: € 695,- (excl. VAT)

Participation fees for full-time academics:
Reduced fee for Conference for full-time academics: € 495,- (excl. VAT)
If you are interested in registering as a full-time academic, please contact us at [email protected].

Discount for European State Aid Law Quarterly (EStAL) subscribers: € 100,-

+++ Register until 30 September 2024 to avail of our 10% early bird discount! +++

+++ Book together with the EStALI workshop and enjoy special discounts +++

VAT will be added if applicable.

Seating limit
The number of participants in Brussels is limited.

Please contact [email protected] if you have technical problems with the booking.

Do you also want to participate in the EStALI Workshop?

YES, I will take part in

21% VAT (Belgium) will be added if applicable. The participation fee covers conference/course materials. If attending face-to-face the participation fee includes drinks and snacks during breaks and warm meals (if indicated).

Tickets

Ticket Type	Price	Spaces
Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| EStALI Conference \| Brussels Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€715,00	N/A

Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| EStALI Conference \| Brussels Reduced fee for public authorities	€670,00	N/A

Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| EStALI Conference + Workshop \| Brussels Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€1.809,00	N/A

Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| EStALI Conference + Workshop \| Brussels Reduced fee for public authorities	€1.719,00	N/A

EStALI Conference \| Brussels Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€795,00
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EStALI Conference \| Brussels Reduced fee for public authorities	€745,00
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EStALI Conference + Workshop \| Brussels Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€2.010,00
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EStALI Conference + Workshop \| Brussels Reduced fee for public authorities	€1.910,00
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Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| EStALI Conference \| Online Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€625,00	N/A

Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| EStALI Conference \| Online Reduced fee for public authorities	€580,00	N/A

EStALI Conference \| Online Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€695,00
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EStALI Conference

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Methodology

Who should participate?

Benefits of Attending

Group Discounts

Programme

Friday, 22. November | The programme is subject to change.

Speakers

Venue

Club of the University Foundation

Online-Registration

Tickets

Registration Information

Booking Summary

EStALI-Workshop: Regional Aid for Productive Investments and State Aid in the Energy Sector