Contact

Camilla Coltorti

[Conference Manager]

+49 (0)30 81 45 06-17 / 📱 +49 (0)157 58 55 58 13
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Julia Thiemann

[Senior Conference Coordinator]

+49 (0)30-81 45 06-19
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European State Aid Law

Master Class |

12.12.2024 - 13.12.2024 |

Berlin |

Language: English

Winter Master Class – “State Aid Uncovered” with Prof. Dr. Phedon Nicolaides

Uncover everything there is to know about State Aid with our key expert Prof. Dr. Phedon Nicolaides! Join us in Berlin for an intensive masterclass where you’ll delve deep into the latest Court rulings and Commission decisions. Gain invaluable insights into the application of principles, uncover exceptions, and learn about the impact on State aid policies. Seize the exclusive chance to discuss your case and receive personalized guidance!

Participants receive a certificate upon participation.

Starting from € 2.110,- (excl. VAT)

+++ Group discounts are available! More under Details +++

Methodology

A Master Class is a high-level event for professionals and officials involved in State aid. Its purpose is to review important developments in State aid case law and the European Commission’s decisional practice, assess their implications for Member States, and improve your national State aid measures.

The sessions combine presentations, case studies and discussions on practical issues. You will have ample opportunities to present your issues and discuss them with speakers and participants from other countries.

Review and Assessment

On the first day, you receive an expert review of the latest Court rulings and Commission decisions. Seminal judgments and decisions are analysed in depth. The analysis identifies how principles are applied in specific situations, delineates possible exceptions; and draws out the implications for State aid policies.

Problem-Solving

The second day is devoted to the participants’ presentations of cases and questions submitted in advance. State aid measures, problems, and other issues from your daily practice are discussed in full confidentiality. Participants receive advice on how to improve their measures and ensure their compatibility with the internal market.

Best Practices

On both days, the format of this advanced small-scale Master Class enables you to consider wider relevant issues in the field of State aid as well as exchange information and experiences with peers from other countries.

Master Class materials will be available for download after the event.

Who should participate?

This high-level event is intended for officials and professionals who have good knowledge of State aid or are working on projects that may involve State aid. The acquaintance with the principles of State aid law and its several regulations is essential for the participation in the experts’ discussion on the recent developments in State aid and their implications for the practice.

Training Material & Certificate of Participation

The participants will receive extensive case notes for personal use as well as a certificate of participation.

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 Camilla Coltorti at [email protected] or call us at +49 (030)81 45 06 17. We will be happy to assist you with your group registration.

Programme

Day 1: Thursday, 12. December

Chair of the Seminar

Phedon Nicolaides Professor at Maastricht University; Professor at University of Nicosia, and Academic Director at Lexxion Training

09:00

Registration, Welcome Words & Introduction Round

09:30

Concept of State Aid – Recent Judgments and Commission Decisions (incl. 30-minute Coffee Break)

The concept of economic activity and undertaking
How economic activities may be separated from non-economic activities;
prerogatives of the State
Concept of direct or indirect control of resources by the State; imputation of a
decision to the State
Nature of the advantage that undertakings may obtain from State intervention;
compensation; MEIP & MEOP
The conditions under which public measures become selective, with special
attention to tax measures
The extent to which cross-border trade and competition may be distorted

Phedon Nicolaides , Professor at Maastricht University; Professor at University of Nicosia, and Academic Director at Lexxion Training

12:30

Lunch Break

14:00

Exceptions for State Aid – Recent Court Rulings and Commission Decisions
(incl. 30-minute Coffee Break)

The Master Class will analyse measures approved by the Commission on subjects and in sectors such as:

Compensation for damage
Remedy of a serious economic disturbance
Funding Gap methodology
Research, development and innovation (R&D&I)
Infrastructure; energy infrastructure
Regional investment
Risk finance and measures where aid was prohibited, e.g.
- Taxes
- Services of General Economic Interest (SGEI)

Phedon Nicolaides , Professor at Maastricht University; Professor at University of Nicosia, and Academic Director at Lexxion Training

16:00

End of Day 1

Day 2: Friday, 13. December

Chair of the Seminar

Phedon Nicolaides Professor at Maastricht University; Professor at University of Nicosia, and Academic Director at Lexxion Training

09:00

Summary of Day 1

09:30

Case Analysis & Advice on Possible Solutions for the Problems Raised by Participants
(incl. 30-minute Coffee Break)

On the second day of the Master Class, Phedon Nicolaides analyses the participants’ cases. Each participant has the exclusive opportunity to have a one-on-one meeting with him to discuss their case and receive ad hoc advice directly from the speaker. The lessons drawn from the review on the first day will be used to analyse any problematic aspects of the submitted cases and identify possible solutions.

12:30

Summary & Closing Discussion

13:00

Light Lunch and End of the Master Class

Speakers

Phedon Nicolaides

Professor at Maastricht University; Professor at University of Nicosia, and Academic Director at Lexxion Training

More info

Venue

Lulu Guldsmeden

Potsdamer Str. 67
Berlin, Germany

Phone +49 030 25558720
[email protected]

Online-Registration

Master Class | 12.12.2024 - 13.12.2024 | Berlin | Language: English

Participation fees for participation in Berlin:
Reduced fee for public authorities and full-time academics: € 2.110,- (excl. VAT)
Regular fee: € 2.310,- (excl. VAT)

Discount for European State Aid Law Quarterly (EStAL) subscribers: € 150,-

+++ Group discounts are available! More under Details +++

VAT will be added if applicable.

Seating limit
The number of participants in Berlin is limited.

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

Are you a public authority?

YES, I will take part in

19% VAT (Germany) 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 \| Winter Master Class – “State Aid Uncovered” with Prof. Dr. Phedon Nicolaides \| Berlin Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde	€1.899,00	N/A

Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| Winter Master Class – “State Aid Uncovered” with Prof. Dr. Phedon Nicolaides \| Berlin Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€2.079,00	N/A

Winter Master Class – “State Aid Uncovered” with Prof. Dr. Phedon Nicolaides \| Berlin Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde	€2.110,00
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Winter Master Class – “State Aid Uncovered” with Prof. Dr. Phedon Nicolaides \| Berlin Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€2.310,00
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