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Brexit competition policy

13 October 2017
Issue: 7765 / Categories: Legal News , Brexit
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Peers have invited a range of lawyers and academics to give evidence on UK competition policy post-Brexit this week. The House of Lords EU Internal Market Sub-Committee will inquire into future UK competition policy, how the UK should treat EU block exemptions, the implications of Brexit for State aid, and a range of other topics.

The lawyers invited to give evidence include: Isabel Taylor, Slaughter and May; Alan Davis, Pinsent Masons; and George Peretz QC, Monckton Chambers/UK State Aid Law Association. The sessions can be viewed at www.parliamentlive.tv.

Issue: 7765 / Categories: Legal News , Brexit
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