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Michael Padua

Michael Padua is a International Policy Adviser at The Law Society of England and Wales. Email: michael.padua@lawsociety.org.uk 


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The impact of Brexit on the UK and European legal professions

This article explores the implications of Brexit for the practising rights of UK barristers, solicitors and advocates in the EU and for European lawyers in the UK, with a focus on England and Wales. Although the UK’s withdrawal from the EU has resulted in some challenges for European lawyers, England and Wales remains an open legal market. For UK lawyers in Europe the situation varies considerably by member state and it is incumbent on lawyers to carefully research practising rights and immigration rules ahead of travel.

1 APR 2021