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State Law Resources Fall Meeting - San Diego
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Government relations in the European Union
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European Union – 27 Member States
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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)
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Types of EU Law
EU Law
Treaties (principles
and objectives)
Secondary Legislation
Directives
Regulations
Decisions
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Ordinary Legislative Procedure
Commission makes
proposals
Review by Parliament and
Council
Implementation by Commission
and Member States
Agree Amendments
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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
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Top 10 US state exporters to Europe
• Massachusetts• Illinois• Washington• Pennsylvania• Ohio
Transatlantic Economy (2012):
• California• Texas• New York• Florida• New Jersey
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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
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Energy
Environmental
Waste
Clean Tech
Scope of services?
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• 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?
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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
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How are services delivered?
BecknerBüttner
Held
Association of European
Energy Consultants
(AEEC)
SGH Martineau in Brussels
State Law Resources
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• 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.
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Association of European Energy Consultants (AEEC)
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Marketing materials
• Flyer • Team Sheet
• EU
Frequently AskedQuestions
• Brussels
Briefings
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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
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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
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Next steps
SLR Website
Engagement with EENRG – esp via AEEC
Brussels Briefings
“Red flag” alerts
Feedback welcome!!
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Thank you
Andrew WhiteheadSenior Partner and Head of Energy and
Climate ChangeT: + 44 (0)870 763 1528M: + 44 (0)7831 160 753