Spark Legal and Policy Consulting

🎉 Spark is proud to see our contribution to the evaluation of the #Antitrust Procedural Framework making an impact!   Spark assisted the European Commission (#DGCOMP) with the Support Study for the Evaluation of Regulations 1/2003 and 773/2004, as part of a consortium led by Deloitte Legal. We evaluated these Regulations in line with the #BetterRegulationGuidelines, focusing on their relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, coherence and EU-added value. 🔍📊 📄 The full report is now available on the European Commission’s website: https://lnkd.in/euTmUytZ

New study alert! 🚨 State liability and the preliminary reference procedure are essential tools for maintaining the uniform and effective application of #EUlaw across all Member States. We’re excited to announce that Spark will be producing concise, up-to-date country reports for each Member State for the European Commission (DG JUST). These reports will provide insights on: 🌍 State Liability: Examining how Member States implement and enforce rules related to #stateliability for breaches of EU law.  ⚖️ Preliminary References: Analysing the practice of national courts in referring cases to the Court of Justice of the European Union.  We’re proud to support a deeper understanding of how these mechanisms work at the national level!  🔍 Explore more on our website: https://lnkd.in/ew_t9KW2

Exciting news from Budapest! 🎉 Our colleagues Célia Drevon and Matilde Paoloni joined the first meeting of the Expert Subgroup of the Working Group on Inspections organised by the European Labour Authority. The goal? To help update the Guidelines for concerted and joint labour inspections across EU Member States. The Guidelines support the national authorities involved in the inspections by delineating the different steps and promoting smooth cooperation. 🌍 At Spark, we're proud to assist ELA with several tasks including the revision of the Guidelines. We are grateful for the insightful discussions, and we're eager for what’s to come at the next meeting! 💼

Spark keeps growing! ✨ Coming back from the summer break, we'd love to introduce you to our current trainees!   🌟 Maya is British-French and holds a Master's in EU law from the University of Amsterdam. She enjoys conducting legal research across different Member States!   💫 Imre is Hungarian and recently finished a Master’s in European Law at Leiden University. He enjoys working in a variety of areas, from energy and environment to justice and home affairs.     🤝 Marta comes from Spain and holds two Master's in EU and International law from the Universities of Granada and Groningen. She likes exploring different work cultures and gaining insights into EU policy-making and legal processes.    ⚖ Tania is from Romania and obtained a Master’s in European Law from Utrecht University. She enjoys working on tenders and contributing from their inception to the final outcome! 💡 Elena is Italian and holds two Master’s, one in Intellectual Property and Technology Law from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and one in Law from the University of Genova. She enjoys having the chance to work on several projects in different legal areas!      🌎 Benedetta comes from Italy and holds a Master’s in Global Governance Law from the University of Helsinki. She likes the hands-on experience she's gaining by working on EU tenders and projects.     We are delighted to have you in our team! 🙌

⛱ As you relax and soak up the summer sun this holiday season, our latest Newsletter for 2024 makes for the perfect read!🌴📖 🔔 Check it out here (https://lnkd.in/esJ4PkzB) and subscribe on our website (https://lnkd.in/em_2h5xi) to stay updated with more news all year round! 📬  #SummerNewsletter  #EUpolicy  #EUlaw

Renewable energies are crucial for powering a more sustainable future! 💡 The amending Directive (EU) 2023/2413 on the promotion of energy from renewable sources (#REDIII) seeks to enhance the regulatory framework established in previous Directives.  It foresees increasing the share of #renewableenergy in the EU's energy mix, setting more ambitious targets for their use, and promoting their integration across various sectors, including 🔌 electricity; ❄ heating and cooling; and 🚗 transport. The Directive also aims to: ☀ Improve #energyefficiency;  ☀ Reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and  ☀ Foster innovation and investment in renewable energy technologies.  At Spark we are happy to work with the European Commission (DG ENER), conducting a compliance check of REDIII in the Member States and contributing to the EU's overarching climate and energy goals for 2030 and beyond. 🔍 Visit our website and find out more: https://lnkd.in/dgUdZqtz

🙌 We're thrilled to announce that Spark is embarking on a new project with the European Commission (DG ENER)! 🎉 The new project will focus on Directive 2019/944 which aims to make electricity markets across Europe fairer, more competitive, and consumer-friendly. The Directive aims to set common rules for how electricity is generated, transmitted, distributed, stored, and supplied. 🔄 Spark has already worked with DG ENER on Directive 2019/944. We will be continuing our work by verifying and analysing that all 27 EU Member States have implemented the Directive correctly and adopted national measures to conform to its provisions. We are very proud to be able to contribute to such an important topic! You can find more information on the Study on our website: https://lnkd.in/gbzvD-aK Stay tuned for updates as we power through this exciting journey! 💡🔌 #SparkLegal #DGENER #ElectricityDirective #SustainableEnergy #EU #EnergyRevolution  

We are proud to announce that our colleague María Domínguez Gaitán has been promoted to Director at Spark Legal and Policy Consulting! 🎉  Maria has been an essential part of our team for years, always showing incredible dedication, enthusiasm and expertise . Congratulations, Maria! We're so proud of you and grateful for all your hard work. Here's to your continued success and the positive impact you bring to our team and our work! ✨ #Promotion #Leadership #Law #Policy #Consultancy

#AccesstoJustice is a fundamental right, that forms an integral part of public international law, including human rights conventions. ⚖ The European Commission Notice on Access to Justice in Environmental matters is an interpretative communication to provide both clarity and a reference source for Member State actors, including national courts, the public (individuals and #environmentalNGOs) and economic operators. 🍃   Spark assisted the European Commission (DG ENV) in analysing relevant #caselaw developments on the topic with the aim of updating the Notice in three key aspects: ♻ Legal Standing; ♻ Intensity of scrutiny and standard of review; and ♻ Criteria for assessing whether costs are prohibitive. Check out our latest website post to find out more about the findings and conclusions of this analysis! 🔎 https://lnkd.in/dFmMn9zb

🌟 Reflecting on an Amazing Company Training Day in Sunshine! 🌟 Last week, our team enjoyed a fantastic summer day in Ostende, combining learning with fun! 🏖️ Our morning started with a valuable training session on mastering #CommunicationSkills in the workplace, during wich we honed our skills in handling tough conversations through real-life scenarios. A big thank you to Aleksandra Asscheman for her exceptional training! 🌟 We then unleashed our team’s creativity with a fun sand-castle competition on the beach, followed by a refreshing swim and drinks. 🏰🌊🍹 Our close-knit and dynamic team ended the day feeling happy and more connected. Here’s to more days of learning and fun together! 💪👥 #TeamBuilding #WorkplaceTraining #Legalconsulting