CELS Brexit Symposium

Aims:
The aim of this event is to provide informed commentary on issues within the ongoing Brexit process (whatever they may be). It is envisaged that the format will be two 20 minute presentations followed by a round table discussion with interventions from the floor. 

Programme:

9:30 – 11:00 Session 1 Free Movement of Persons and EstablishmentWhat are the consequences of the Brexit process for the immediate and future rights of EU citizens within the UK and UK citizens travelling to or working within the EU. This would cover both the right to work, the right to be self-employed, and the rights of those not in employment. Chair: John BellMartin Steinfeld (University of Cambridge)Eleanor Spaventa (Bocconi University, Italy) 11:00 – 11:15 Coffee/Tea served in Basement Atrium 11:15– 12:45 Session 2 External Relations What is the effect of the Brexit process on the UK’s ability to conclude trade agreements? What are the potential frameworks within which these might be developed? Chair: Geoffrey Edwards (POLIS)Markus Gehring (University of Cambridge) Georges Baur (Liechtenstein Institute, Formerly EFTA) 12:45 – 13.30 Break for Lunch 13:30 – 15:00 Session 3 Goods and ServicesWhat is the effect of present and proposed arrangements on the free movement of goods and services? How far are the UK and EU markets to be segmented and how will this affect trading across borders, notably that in Northern Ireland? Chair: Stephen Weatherill (University of Oxford)Laurence Gormley (University of Groningen)Gareth Davies (Vrije University, Amsterdam) 15:00– 15:10 Coffee/Tea served in the Basement Atrium  15:10 – 16:30 Session 4 Competition Law How will the substantive rules and procedures on competition law and state aids be affected by the Brexit process in the short and medium term? Chair: Albertina Albors-Llorens (University of Cambridge)Oke Odudu (University of Cambridge)Tim Ward (Monckton Chambers) 

There is no charge for attendance - free tickets can be ordered via our Eventbrite page. 

 

Enquiries to: cels@law.cam.ac.uk