Jones Day
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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.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team consists of experienced and skilled professionals, each of them an expert in their field, forming together a highly efficient legal team working hand-in-hand with the client towards the final goal. Their in-depth knowledge of European Union law is unmatched and an invaluable asset when facing complex supra-national issues.’
- ‘I would specifically mention partners Philipp Werner and Philippe Laconte, both incredibly knowledgeable and experienced, skilled communicators and effective problem-solvers.’
Key clients
- Federal State of Hesse (Ministry of Finance)
- RWE AG / RWE Power AG
Work highlights
Provided State aid law advice to the German Federal State of Hesse (Ministry of Finance) on the restructuring of Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen (Helaba).