Redeker Sellner Dahs maintains a well-established presence in state aid and funding law, advising energy sector participants alongside federal and state authorities on restructuring, crisis mandates and matters arising from decarbonisation and sustainability policy. The practice, led by Andreas Rosenfeld, continues to handle complex EU state aid procedures, including rescue and restructuring measures and grant-law issues. Recent work reflects increased scrutiny linked to the EU climate framework, including LULUCF-related questions. Clemens Holtmann and associate Leslie Manthey contribute further EU-level experience that supports clients across regulated industries and proceedings before the European courts.

Chatham Partners LLP maintains a sustained presence in state aid matters before the European Commission, the European Court of Justice and German courts. The practice, led by Marco Núñez Müller, demonstrates technical depth across infrastructure, energy, real estate and transport. Recent instructions include advising airport and port operators, housing associations and donors on complex compatibility assessments under Article 107(3) TFEU and related recovery issues. The group’s work in renewable energy and climate law continues to expand, with Christos Paraschiakos being a key contact here.

Hengeler Mueller’s state aid practice delivers measured, anticipatory advice across a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. Led by Jan D. Bonhage in Brussels and Berlin, the team addresses the full lifecycle of state aid matters, with particular capability in complex restructuring, compliance questions and the administration of public funds. The group is closely involved in IPCEI work across hydrogen, microelectronics and semiconductor projects, as well as major EU subsidy schemes under the EU Chips Act. Bonhage regularly acts in EU court proceedings and engagements before the European Commission.

Kapellmann und Partner maintains a recognised presence in state aid, with a particular focus on infrastructure. The practice advises on funding, economic development of business parks, and sector-specific matters including airport operations, energy, sports, and aviation. Robin van der Hout leads the team, providing guidance on proceedings before the European Commission and EU courts. Valentine Lemonnier, recently promoted to associate partner, and Christian Wagner bring experience in both litigation and regulatory proceedings, with Lemonnier also advising on antitrust issues. The practice additionally supports public institutions and associations on decarbonisation, transformation funding, refinancing, and broader EU state aid matters.

Baker McKenzie’s state aid team, led by Katharina Weiner, continues to advise on matters at the intersection of public law, investment projects, and corporate transactions. The team handles state aid issues in industrial settlement and R&D projects, including telecommunications, and supports both internationally active companies and public sector clients on reorganisations, project developments, and M&A transactions. Key counsel include Janet Butler, with expertise spanning subsidy, EU state aid, environmental, and planning law.

BLOMSTEIN Rechtsanwälte maintains a strong practice in state aid law, advising clients in industrial, postal, and transport sectors on matters intersecting antitrust, procurement, and foreign trade. Under Max Klasse, the team covers the full spectrum of German and EU antitrust, merger control, and state aid law, with particular strength in financing, stabilisation, and restructuring proceedings, as well as the Foreign Subsidies Regulation.

Dentons maintains a full-spectrum state aid practice. The team, led by René Grafunder, advises clients across transport, telecommunications, industry and financial services on complex cross-border matters, including EPCM contracts for EU-based infrastructure projects. It routinely handles notifications before the European Commission, national court proceedings, and cases before the ECJ. The practice also supports funding agreements, M&A transactions and aid recovery disputes. Matthias Nordmann and Christian Miercke  are further key partners.

Pinsent Masons Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater Solicitors Partnerschaft mbB’s state aid practice is led by Andreas Haak, an experienced practitioner with more than two decades in the field, particularly in IT and infrastructure-related mandates. The team is increasingly focused on defence and security matters, and continues to work closely with international groups. Anke Empting left the firm in April 2025 for ORTHPARTNERS Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG.

Under Thomas Voland’s leadership, Clifford Chance’s state aid and regulatory team provides advice on constitutional, compliance, and regulatory matters at both German and European levels. The team’s work spans mobility, infrastructure, healthcare, technology, energy, and defence sectors, with particular focus on projects supporting the energy transition, including net zero investments, grid expansion, and battery factory construction. Increasingly, clients seek out the firm for guidance on the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation in cross-border transactions and public funding.

GSK Stockmann’s team, jointly led by Arne Gniechwitz and Wolfgang Würfel, provides counsel on the legal and regulatory complexities of the energy transition and associated infrastructure projects. The work spans LNG terminals, offshore and onshore wind, electromobility, charging infrastructure, photovoltaics, and digital healthcare administration. Gniechwitz brings extensive experience advising clients before the EU Commission on state aid notifications, pre-notification contracts, competition complaints, and investigations. Würfel contributes deep expertise in public project financing and EU state aid compliance.

Jones Day’s EU state aid team is noted for its collaborative approach, frequently liaising across offices, including London, on complex subsidy matters. Philipp Werner leads the team, providing guidance on energy, banking, telecoms, and infrastructure sector issues, as well as privatisations, restructurings, and insolvencies. Eric Barbier de la Serre serves as the primary contact for state aid litigation before the EU Court of Justice. Sarah Blazek joined the firm in January 2026 from Noerr.