Subsidies

Subsidies: legal advice for application, modification, or termination of subsidies

For many organizations, subsidies are an indispensable source of funding. In sectors such as healthcare, culture, education, and social work, some institutions are even largely dependent on structural subsidy contributions. Changes or terminations of a subsidy can therefore have direct consequences for the continuity of the organization. 

Subsidy application or termination: not a straightforward process 

The allocation, modification, or revocation of a subsidy is subject to strict legal conditions. There are rules regarding: 

• The application procedure and assessment criteria; 
• The obligations during the term of the subsidy; 
• The possibility of modification or recovery; 
• The defense options in case of termination or rejection. 

Especially now that subsidy provision is increasingly scrutinized and jurisprudence is evolving rapidly, careful legal guidance is indispensable. 

Our expertise 

Our specialists regularly advise and litigate on subsidy issues for: 

• Healthcare institutions, for example, regarding structural funding or project subsidies; 
• Authorities, regarding subsidy regulations and enforcement; 
• Commercial enterprises, for example, regarding R&D or innovation subsidies.  

We assist you with: 

• Drafting and submitting subsidy applications; 
• Conducting objection and appeal procedures in case of revocation or rejection; 
• Conflicts regarding the conditions or spending of subsidies; 
• Strategic advice for subsidy changes or phasing out scenarios. 

Assurance in subsidy risks 

Good preparation for subsidy policies prevents legal conflicts and financial setbacks. Our knowledge of administrative law and the sectoral context enables us to act quickly and provide effective advice. 

If you have questions about subsidy applications, modifications, or recoveries, please contact our specialists for targeted and practical legal advice.