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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

EIP—Stuart Malcolm

EIP—Stuart Malcolm

EIP strengthens Commercial practice with a new partner

Ellisons—Francesca Brown

Ellisons—Francesca Brown

Ellisons welcomes Francesca Brown to Family team

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires

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The government’s long-awaited family law reform consultation could mark a turning point for domestic abuse victims navigating financial remedy proceedings, but significant challenges remain
A new commercial court pilot giving the public access to documents used in hearings, including expert reports, is raising difficult questions about transparency and privacy
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