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State Law Resources Fall Meeting - San Diego

State Law Resources Fall Meeting - San Diego. Government relations in the European Union. European Union – 27 Member States. Court of Justice (comprises 27 judges and 8 Advocates - General). Commission (executive body – comprises 27 commissioners). EU Institutions.

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State Law Resources Fall Meeting - San Diego

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  1. State Law Resources Fall Meeting - San Diego

  2. Government relations in the European Union

  3. European Union – 27 Member States

  4. Court of Justice (comprises 27 judges and 8 Advocates - General) Commission (executive body – comprises 27 commissioners) EU Institutions Council (represents the 27 governments) Parliament (directly elected by EU citizens) EU Institutions

  5. Types of EU Law Regulations EU Law Treaties (principles and objectives) Secondary Legislation Directives Decisions

  6. Ordinary Legislative Procedure Agree Amendments

  7. 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

  8. Top 10 US stateexportersto Europe • Transatlantic Economy (2012): • California • Texas • New York • Florida • New Jersey • Massachusetts • Illinois • Washington • Pennsylvania • Ohio

  9. LONDON OFFICE One America Square Crosswall, London EC3N 2SG T: 020 7264 4444 F: 020 7264 4440 BIRMINGHAM OFFICE No 1 Colmore Square Birmingham B4 6AA T: 0800 763 1000 F: 0800 763 1001 BRUSSELS OFFICE Avenue Marnix 28, 1000 Brussels Belgium T: 0800 763 1390 F: 0800 763 1001 SGH Martineau – SLR Member Firm in Europe

  10. Scope of services?

  11. Type 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

  12. 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 • Ongoingpromotionof solar PV technologyat EU and national level – especially on renewablespolicyandtargets • Participation in debateswith European institutions on future EU energymarket design • Coalitionbuilding in Brusselstosupportinterests/positions

  13. How are services delivered? State Law Resources Beckner Büttner Held SGH Martineau in Brussels Association of European Energy Consultants (AEEC)

  14. 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.

  15. Association of European Energy Consultants (AEEC)

  16. Marketing materials • Flyer • Team Sheet • EU Frequently Asked Questions • Brussels Briefings

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. Next steps Feedback welcome!!

  20. Thank you Andrew Whitehead Senior Partner and Head of Energy and Climate Change T: + 44 (0)870 763 1528 M: + 44 (0)7831 160 753 E: andrew.whitehead@sghmartineau.com

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