Annual Bar Conference 2016: Brexit Discussion

18 October, 2016

At the Annual Bar Conference on 15 October 2016, Hugh Mercer QC and Richard Hoyle participated in the sub-plenary session “Brexit: What now for the UK and EU?”. Hugh Mercer QC addressed the potential impacts of Brexit on the Bar, including cross-border practice rights and potential difficulties for English barristers advising EU-based clients. Richard Hoyle identified potential issues that need to be resolved in relation to Brexit at both the domestic and international levels. Richard’s handout is available to download here.

Hugh Mercer QC is the Chairman of the Bar Council’s Brexit Working Group.

Richard Hoyle is a member of the COMBAR Brexit Working Group.