Fundusze UE

EU funds – application, implementation, and disputes with Institutions

For whom?

We support organizations that are planning to grow using European funds, are preparing an application, or are already implementing a funded project. We also assist entrepreneurs, institutions, and project teams when issues arise regarding documentation and expenses, audits, financial corrections, disputes with funding agencies, or the risk of having to repay to co-financing.

Our approach

We help clients secure and manage funding, but we also defend their rights in disputes with funding agencies—whether following a negative project evaluation, during an audit, in the event of a financial correction, a refusal to disburse funds, or a demand to repay the grant. We combine legal, tax, business, and project management expertise to assess a project’s potential, the risks involved in its implementation, and possible arguments in the event of a dispute.

Learn about our support services

10+ years

of experience

PLN 1+ bn

in PSI support

PLN 6+ bn

in support from other sources

Frequently asked questions about EU Funds

What can you receive EU funding for?

How do you choose the right funding program?

What does the process of applying for EU funds look like?

What should a grant application include?

Does receiving a grant conclude the process related to EU funds?

How can you minimize the risk of problems during project implementation?

Risks can be mitigated as early as the planning stage by assessing not only the likelihood of receiving funding but also the project’s feasibility and the ability to meet all requirements. During implementation, it is important to remain in compliance with the application, budget, timeline, rules regarding the eligibility of expenses and competitiveness of procurement procedures, as well as documentation and reporting obligations.

Securing and safely implementing funding

Identifying funding opportunities

We analyze the client’s business needs and identify national, regional, and European programs best suited to their planned investments and projects.

Project potential assessment

We verify the project’s eligibility, the likelihood of securing funding, and the legal, financial, and organizational risks associated with its implementation.

Preparation of applications and documentation

We assist in preparing applications, business plans, analyses, feasibility studies, and other documentation required by funding institutions.

State aid and public support

We advise on funding rules, state aid, and de minimis aid, and ensure that projects comply with national and EU regulations.

Project implementation, changes, and settlement

We support clients in implementing projects, monitoring indicators, managing changes, preparing payment requests, and properly settling expenses.

Disputes with funding institutions

Negative project evaluations and the appeal process

We prepare remedies (protests) against negative project evaluations, as well as appeals to provincial administrative courts and cassation appeals. We represent applicants at every stage of the appeal process – before funding institutions and administrative courts.

Inspections, audits, and post-inspection reports

We support beneficiaries during inspections and audits, assist in preparing responses to questions from inspection teams, and draft objections to post-inspection reports.

Financial corrections and reimbursement of grants

We develop a strategy for action in cases where expenditures are disputed, a financial correction is imposed, payment of funds is refused, or reimbursement of the grant plus interest is demanded.

Representation in administrative and administrative court proceedings

We represent beneficiaries in proceedings before institutions, administrative bodies, and administrative courts, including cases involving the repayment of funds and challenges to institutional decisions.

Civil disputes regarding grant disbursement and project settlement

We handle cases before civil courts concerning the disbursement of withheld grants and other disputes arising from the implementation of grant agreements.

Benefits

We combine expertise in law, taxation, State aid, and project management, enabling us to provide comprehensive support to our clients at every stage of accessing available funding sources.

Support from concept to final settlement

We guide our clients through the entire process: from selecting a program and evaluating the project, through preparing the application, implementation, and final settlement, all the way to audits, financial corrections, and any potential disputes with the funding agency.

Lower risk of financial corrections and fund repayment

We help clients properly plan and manage their projects, verify documentation and expenses, and prepare them for audits. This allows us to minimize the risk of financial corrections, payment delays, and the repayment of grants.

Funding tailored to the company’s growth strategy

We do not force the business to conform to the terms of an available grant program. Instead, we seek funding that aligns with the client’s actual objectives and enables the project to be carried out in a safe and economically sound manner.

Completed projects

Successful defense of an EU fund recipient in a dispute with NCBR

Securing funding for Warmia i Mazury for the Flight Eco Center

We assisted Warmia i Mazury in securing nearly 50 million PLN in EU funding for the construction of Poland’s first aircraft recycling center. We were responsible for preparing the State aid analysis and provided advice as early as the investment planning stage, which allowed us to navigate the application evaluation process smoothly and successfully secure funding for the project. Learn more >>

Securing funding for RCP to purchase 10 locomotives

We assisted Rail Capital Partners in securing over 107 million PLN in funding from the Recovery and Resilience Facility (KPO) for the purchase of ten zero-emission electric locomotives for intermodal transport. We prepared comprehensive analyses covering State aid, project economics, and financial modeling, thanks to which the investment was ranked among the top 17 projects out of 72 submissions.

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