European Union Law of State Aid

Third Edition

Kelyn Bacon QC

The only fully comprehensive and practical analysis of the legal aspects of State aid in the EU
Includes extensive coverage of the various forms of sectoral aid
Written in a concise style by recognized experts in the field, this work is accessible to competition lawyers as well as non-specialists
The only work to consider the relationship between the EU State aid rules and the State aid rules contained in international agreements involving the EU Member States

New to this Edition:

Detailed coverage of the new and expanded General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER).
Discussion of SME and risk capital aid updated to cover the revised Risk Finance Guidelines and the relevant provisions of the GBER.
Coverage of air transport expanded to consider the new Aviation Guidelines, plus an additional section on social aid for transport for residents of remote regions.
Updated to consider the Environmental and Energy Aid Guidelines (EEAG) covering state aid to energy infrastructure projects, generation adequacy measures, and energy intensive users.
Coverage of the new rules on state aid for research, development and innovation (R&D&I) giving Member States greater flexibility to grant state aid without prior notification and approval.
A new chapter on disaster aid.

European Union Law of State Aid

Third Edition

Kelyn Bacon QC

Description

This book provides a comprehensive practitioner guide to the EU law of State aid, covering all relevant legislation, case law, and the dominant themes shaping EU State aid policy. It discusses the concept of State aid and its development in the European Union, as well as practical aspects such as procedures for notification to the European Commission, and enforcement in the European Court and national courts. It offers extensive coverage of specific sectors, including transport and shipbuilding, media and communications, energy and environmental protection, culture and heritage, and agriculture.

The third edition is fully updated to cover the extensive legislative changes in this area, including the new General Block Exemption Regulation and De Minimis Regulation, horizontal aid guidelines, and sectoral guidelines for aviation, cinemas, agriculture, and fisheries; as well as State aid cases in the national courts, particularly the UK, and recent European Court jurisprudence.

Accessible to competition lawyers and non-specialists, the book's clarity and concision make it an invaluable reference to this area of law.

European Union Law of State Aid

Third Edition

Kelyn Bacon QC

PART I - GENERAL RULES
1:Introduction to State Aid Law and Policy, Kelyn Bacon QC
2:The Definition of State Aid, Kelyn Bacon QC
3:Compatibility of Aid: General Principles, Alan Bates
4:International Agreements, Luca Rubini
PART II - SPECIFIC TYPES OF AID
5:The General Block Exemption Regulation, Kelyn Bacon QC
6:Regional Aid, Fiona Wishlade
7:SME and Risk Finance Aid, Kelyn Bacon QC
8:Research, Development and Innovation, Kelyn Bacon QC
9:Training and Employment Aid, Kelyn Bacon QC
10:Energy and Environmental Protection, Thomas Karalis and Kelyn Bacon QC
11:Disaster Aid, Tim Johnston
12:Transport and Shipbuilding, George Peretz QC
13:Media and Communications, Joseph Barrett and Emily Neill
14:Culture, Heritage, Sport and Local Infrastructure, Tim Johnston
15:Rescue and Restructuring Aid, Cyrus Mehta
16:Financial Services, Daniel Piccinin and Anthony Jones
17:Agriculture and Fisheries, Kelyn Bacon QC
PART III - ENFORCEMENT AND REMEDIES
18: Commission Procedure, Kelyn Bacon QC
19:Enforcement in the European Court, Kelyn Bacon QC
20:Enforcement in the National Courts, Daniel Piccinin

European Union Law of State Aid

Third Edition

Kelyn Bacon QC

Author Information

Kelyn Bacon QC, Brick Court Chambers, Barrister

Kelyn Bacon QC is a barrister at Brick Court Chambers, where she specialises in EU and competition law. She has appeared in numerous high-profile competition and State aid cases in the English and European courts, and has acted for clients before the UK and EU competition authorities. Kelyn has lectured and published widely in the fields of State aid and competition law. She was the co-author and general editor of the first and second editions of this book, and is the co-founder of the UK State Aid Law Association.

Contributors:

Joseph Barrett, Barrister, 11 King's Bench Walk Chambers
Alan Bates, Barrister, Monckton Chambers
Tim Johnston, Barrister, Brick Court Chambers
Thomas Karalis, Senior Associate, Ashurst LLP
James Kavanagh, Partner, Oxera
Cyrus Mehta, Partner, Nabarro Nathanson
Emily Neill, Barrister, Blackstone Chambers
George Peretz QC, Barrister, Monckton Chambers
Daniel Piccinin, Barrister, Brick Court Chambers
Nicole Robins, Senior Consultant, Oxera
Luca Rubini, Reader in International Economic Law, Birmingham Law School
Fiona Wishlade, Reader in European Public Policy and Director of European Policies Research Centre, University of Strathclyde