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13 October 2017
Issue: 7765 / Categories: Legal News , Brexit
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Brexit competition policy

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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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Eversheds Sutherland—Claire Petheram

Eversheds Sutherland—Claire Petheram

Eversheds Sutherland strengthens top-ranked pensions practice with appointment of former global head of pensions

mfg Solicitors—Hannah Finnegan

mfg Solicitors—Hannah Finnegan

Law firm strengthens private client team to support continued growth

Devonshires—Andrew Cromb

Devonshires—Andrew Cromb

Devonshires expands offering with appointment of tax partner Andrew Cromb

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