Quinz provides comprehensive legal advice to both private clients and governments on all aspects of state aid. Our services cover the full spectrum of state aid matters, including:

  • advising on compliance with EU state aid rules, including the necessary notification of notifiable aid to the European Commission;
  • assisting with state aid litigation before national courts, the European Commission, and the EU courts;
  • handling complaints related to unlawful aid.

Our team has specific expertise in advising on state aid for research, development, and innovation, particularly within the life sciences sector. 

Noteworthy appointments

  • Representing a client in civil litigation where state aid rules are invoked
  • Advising several clients, including pharmaceutical companies and universities, on state aid matters relating to their participation in funded research projects
  • Advising a Belgian research facility on a comprehensive state aid analysis examining the feasibility and legality of government support measures under EU state aid rules