State aid
In the field of state aid, Wierzbicki&Co possesses unique experience in many areas, such as: infrastructure construction, modernization, and maintenance; state aid for restructuring; state aid for research and development (R&D); and Services of General Economic Interest (SGEI).
Our experience includes advising both aid-granting entities and aid beneficiaries.
We offer highly specialized advisory services, helping clients navigate complex EU regulations concerning state support for entrepreneurs. We support public entities in designing aid mechanisms to ensure their compliance with EU principles – for example, by ensuring transparent, non-discriminatory procedures for making public assets available – and we also advise businesses on how to safely utilize subsidies and reliefs. Our team, composed of recognized experts combining legal and economic knowledge, thoroughly analyzes each case for compliance with national and EU regulations. This enables us to identify potential risks and prevent situations where granted support might be deemed unlawful aid – which could result in the necessity to repay funds with interest.
Selected projects
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Advisory Services for the Ministry of Sport and Tourism
Advisory services for the Ministry of Sport and Tourism on state aid matters related to the operation of the National Stadium in Warsaw.
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Advisory services for regional government
Advisory services for the provincial self-government on state aid matters related to the modernization of the Silesian Stadium in Chorzów.
03
Advisory Services for the Ministry of Digital Affairs
Advisory services for the Ministry of Digital Affairs regarding the construction and maintenance of Regional Broadband Networks (RBN).
04
Advisory Services for the Ministry of Climate and Environment
Advisory services for the Ministry of Climate and Environment on state aid matters related to the construction of a nuclear power plant in Poland.
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Ongoing Advisory Services
Ongoing advisory services for a company supporting innovation in southern Poland regarding state aid for research and development work.
06
Long-term advisory services for a range of companies
Long-term advisory services for a range of companies from various sectors regarding state aid related to obtaining support from public funds, concluding agreements on deferring or staggering public law payments, and utilizing EU funds.
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Advisory Services and Representation in Proceedings
Advisory services and representation in proceedings before administrative bodies and courts concerning allegations of misuse of EU funding – including in a precedent-setting case regarding the statute of limitations for requesting the repayment of such funds.
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Advisory Services and Representation before Administrative Bodies
Advisory services and representation before administrative bodies and administrative courts in matters related to state aid concerning taxes, including the tax on civil law transactions.
09
Repeated advisory services on state aid
Repeated advisory services on state aid in restructuring, including preparing private creditor tests in connection with numerous restructuring proceedings.
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Advisory services in connection with the acquisition of a regional airport
Advisory services in connection with the acquisition of a regional airport by a state-owned enterprise as part of a so-called “prepared liquidation.”
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Advisory services for an international duty-free chain
Advisory services for an international duty-free chain regarding state aid for competing companies in connection with access to limited public resources, as well as in connection with allegations of restricting the free movement of goods and services within the European Union.
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Repeated advisory services for State Treasury companies
Repeated advisory services for State Treasury companies and companies belonging to local governments regarding private investor tests and the preparation of PITs, including in connection with the acquisition of selected assets, acquisition of shares, and company mergers.