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Comment on the European Commission’s finding that the Antin Arbitration Award constitutes illegal and incompatible state aid

Published on: 07 May 2025

Table of contents

  • Key implications of the Commission’s decision
  • Interference with ongoing enforcement proceedings
  • Doctrinal reinforcement of Komstroy and Achmea
  • Member State responsibilities and the scope of resistance
  • Impact on intra-EU investors and investment arbitration strategy

Article summary

Arbitration analysis: European Commission state aid rules extend to declarations of incompatibility impacting on the enforcement of international arbitration awards relating to intra-EU investments. Written by Josep Galvez, barrister at 4-5 Gray´s Inn Square chambers and former Spanish judge.

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