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State Law Resources Fall Meeting - San Diego

Government relations in the European Union

European Union – 27 Member States

EU Institutions

Council (represents the

27 governments)

Court of Justice (comprises 27 judges and 8 Advocates -

General)

Parliament (directly

elected by EU citizens)EU

Institutions

Commission (executive

body – comprises 27

commissioners)

Types of EU Law

EU Law

Treaties (principles

and objectives)

Secondary Legislation

Directives

Regulations

Decisions

Ordinary Legislative Procedure

Commission makes

proposals

Review by Parliament and

Council

Implementation by Commission

and Member States

Agree Amendments

Why is EU law important to US and Canadian companies?

Transatlantic Economy (2012):• US and Europe remain each other’s most important markets• Transatlantic economy exceeds 50% of global GDP • Europe has attracted 55% of US global FDI since 2010• Top European export markets for US: Germany, UK, Netherlands,

Switzerland (UK no 1 in 10 states)• China is the 12th FDI destination for US, behind Belgium, France,

Germany, Switzerland, Ireland, UK and Netherlands• Since 2000, US firms have invested more in Netherlands and UK

alone than in South/Central America, Middle East and Africa combined

Top 10 US state exporters to Europe

• Massachusetts• Illinois• Washington• Pennsylvania• Ohio

Transatlantic Economy (2012):

• California• Texas• New York• Florida• New Jersey

SGH Martineau – SLR Member Firm in Europe

LONDON OFFICEOne America Square

Crosswall, London EC3N 2SGT: 020 7264 4444 F: 020 7264 4440

BIRMINGHAM OFFICENo 1 Colmore SquareBirmingham B4 6AA

T: 0800 763 1000F: 0800 763 1001

BRUSSELS OFFICEAvenue Marnix 28,

1000 BrusselsBelgium

T: 0800 763 1390F: 0800 763 1001

Energy

Environmental

Clean Tech

Scope of services?

• Monitoring and reporting on legislative proposals

• Representation and lobbying for amendments

• Traditional legal advice on EU law• Advice on implementation in EU member

states• Networking and business opportunities

Type of services?

Representative assignment

US-based world largest solar PV thin film producer

• Representation of interests during revisions to EU Directives on hazardous waste and disposal of electronic equipment etc

• Ongoing promotion of solar PV technology at EU and national level – especially on renewables policy and targets

• Participation in debates with European institutions on future EU energy market design

• Coalition building in Brussels to support interests/positions

How are services delivered?

BecknerBüttner

Association of European

Energy Consultants

(AEEC)

SGH Martineau in Brussels

State Law Resources

• Becker Büttner Held is one of the leading consulting firms in Europe and Germany providing comprehensive advice in the fields of energy, infrastructure, and waste management.

• The clients of BBH include municipal energy suppliers, transport and energy companies, banks, trading companies, project management companies, public institutions, renewable power plant operators…

• Ongoing cooperation with European and national governmental institutions, academic and research institutions enables BBH to shape practical, goal oriented strategies and find solutions to timely challenges.

Association of European Energy Consultants (AEEC)

Marketing materials

• Flyer • Team Sheet

• EU

Frequently AskedQuestions

• Brussels

Briefings

EU Governmental Affairs - Benefits for SLR US/Canadian firms

• Complementary to SLR’s core mission – a competitive advantage for SLR?

• Enhance your global credentials with your US/Canadian clients

• On the ground legal support in Brussels and in other European capitals

• Win new clients! - if you can generate leads from your client base, we can leverage US/Canadian inward referral opportunities from European countries

The Europeans are coming!

Transatlantic Economy (2012):• European investment in US was $1.7

trillion in 2010 (72% of total FDI in US)• In 2010, total assets of European affiliates

in US were $8.4 trillion:• UK: $2.2 trillion• Germany: $1.5 trillion• Switzerland/France: $1.3 trillion• Netherlands: $1 trillion

Next steps

SLR Website

Engagement with EENRG – esp via AEEC

Brussels Briefings

“Red flag” alerts

Feedback welcome!!

Thank you

Andrew WhiteheadSenior Partner and Head of Energy and

Climate ChangeT: + 44 (0)870 763 1528M: + 44 (0)7831 160 753

E: andrew.whitehead@sghmartineau.com

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