The post below was first published on our Brexit blog “The election result represents a decisive choice by the UK electorate to proceed with leaving the EU and makes any reversal of that policy extremely unlikely. While leaving the EU undoubtedly carries considerable economic challenges for the UK, the majority that the Conservative Party enjoys … Read more

Our European Energy Handbook 2019 is out. Now in its eleventh edition, the European Energy Handbook 2019 – 2020 provides an in-depth survey of current issues in the energy sector in 42 European jurisdictions. Read more

The post below was first published on our Brexit blog Both the House of Commons and House of Lords have voted in favour of the Early Parliamentary Election Bill scheduling a General Election for 12 December 2019. Parliament is now expected be dissolved at one minute past midnight on 6 November 2019 which will trigger … Read more

With just weeks to the 31 October Brexit deadline, and as the plans and responses of the UK Government, the UK Parliament and the EU continue to reveal themselves, we are delighted to invite clients to our Brexit breakfast discussion and Q&A on 26 September 2019 (Thursday) on the latest Brexit developments and what they imply … Read more

The post below was first published on our Brexit blog With a change in Government in the UK by the end of this year a distinct possibility, this morning Herbert Smith Freehills held a second roundtable with clients to discuss Labour’s radical agenda, with a particular focus on their nationalisation plans. Read more