The Subsidy Control Act 2022 mandates that large subsidies and those to sensitive sectors must be referred to the Competition and Markets Authority for review. Recent critical reports show that some public authorities are finding this process difficult. To assist public sector bodies, DWF Subsidy Control experts Jonathan Branton and Alexander Rose discussed their experience supporting public authorities with the CMA referral process and sharing their practical tips on how to navigate the process successfully to achieve a positive outcome.