Subsidy Control Unpacked: Recent Developments Explained - Sharpe Pritchard

An online session in which the subsidy control team at Sharpe Pritchard will unpack the latest developments in the subsidy control regime and what they mean in practice for public authorities.

The webinar will cover recent case law, new streamlined routes, changes to guidance and wider policy developments. It will focus on practical takeaways from recent legal developments.

The session is designed for both lawyers and non‑lawyers dealing with subsidy control issues.

What attendees will take away

By the end of this session, attendees will understand:

• The practical implications of the recent Gambling Commission and Bristol Airport cases.
• When new streamlined routes for housing, arts and culture, and community and regeneration can be used.
• The direction of travel in subsidy control policy and enforcement.
• How to use the government’s new principles assessment case study.

Why you should join this webinar

• Subsidy control law continues to evolve. Public authorities need to ensure they understand the shifting landscape.
• Recent cases change how authorities should approach subsidy control concerns.
• Streamlined routes can offer real opportunities to expedite subsidy award, but only if used correctly.
• This session cuts through the complexity and focuses on what you need to know now.

Who should attend

• In‑house lawyers and legal officers.
• Finance, governance and procurement teams.
• Regeneration, economic development and policy professionals.
• Anyone involved in designing, approving or delivering subsidies.

Speakers

• Oliver Slater
• Beatrice Wood