The Subsidy Control Act and the future of State aid in Northern Ireland
The Subsidy Control Act (SCA) has recently received Royal Assent. This clears the way for the UK's new post-Brexit alternative to State aid to commence from the autumn of this year. Since leaving the EU the UK has been operating under the transitional arrangements provided in the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). Whilst a new regime has been ushered in for Great Britain, the position in Northern Ireland is more complex.
In our latest publication we highlight features of the new subsidy control regime and detail the position of Northern Ireland.
For further information in relation to this topic, please contact Micaela Diver, Partner, Stephen Abram, Senior Associate or any member of ALG's Belfast Litigation & Dispute Resolution team.
Date published: 1 June 2022