Sisu get their day in court again

Sisu are to get a replay in February 2016 their ongoing legal battle with Coventry City Council.   Their original claim that the council’s loan to Arena Coventry Limited was illegal state aid was rejected.   Two judges refused to allow an appeal, but it was a case of third time lucky.

Sisu are to get a replay in February 2016 their ongoing legal battle with Coventry City Council.   Their original claim that the council’s loan to Arena Coventry Limited was illegal state aid was rejected.   Two judges refused to allow an appeal, but it was a case of third time lucky.

In general terms EU state aid law is quite difficult to interpret, although there have been a number of cases involving stadiums.   If the council lose out, they could have to pay substantial compensation.