1. www.sghmartineau.com State Law Resources Fall Meeting - San Diego

2. www.sghmartineau.com Government relations in the European Union

3. www.sghmartineau.com European Union – 27 Member States

4. www.sghmartineau.com 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)

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

6. www.sghmartineau.com Ordinary Legislative Procedure Commission makes proposals Review by Parliament and Council Implementation by Commission and Member States Agree Amendments

7. www.sghmartineau.com 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 12 th 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. www.sghmartineau.com Top 10 US state exporters to Europe Massachusetts Illinois Washington Pennsylvania Ohio Transatlantic Economy (2012): California Texas New York Florida New Jersey

9. www.sghmartineau.com SGH Martineau – SLR Member Firm in Europe 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

10. www.sghmartineau.com EnergyEnvironmentalWasteClean Tech Scope of services?

11. www.sghmartineau.com 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?

12. www.sghmartineau.com 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

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

14. www.sghmartineau.com 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. www.sghmartineau.com Association of European Energy Consultants (AEEC)

16. www.sghmartineau.com Marketing materials Flyer Team Sheet EU Frequently Asked Questions Brussels Briefings

17. www.sghmartineau.com 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. www.sghmartineau.com 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. www.sghmartineau.com Next steps SLR Website Engagement with EENRG – esp via AEEC Brussels Briefings “Red flag” alerts Feedback welcome!!

20. www.sghmartineau.com 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