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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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Muckle LLP—Rachael Chapman

Muckle LLP—Rachael Chapman

Sports, education and charities practice welcomes senior associate

Ellisons—Carla Jones

Ellisons—Carla Jones

Partner and head of commercial litigation joins in Chelmsford

Freeths—Louise Mahon

Freeths—Louise Mahon

Firm strengthens Glasgow corporate practice with partner hire

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