From high-level in-conversations and policy webinars, to large-scale conferences, our events draw from a network of government, industry, academia and civil society to foster debate and discussion. If you would like to register your interest in attending, follow the link under each session. Please note that some events are for Global Counsel clients only.
Events
Monthly covid-19 policy series with Matthew Swindells and Dr Harpreet Sood
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GC expert panel with Matthew Swindells, Senior Adviser, and Dr. Harpreet Sood, Adviser, on the next stage of the UK's Roadmap out of lockdown, the vaccination programme and the implications for business.
China's view of the world: In-conversation with Wang Xiangwei
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In-conversation with Wang Xiangwei, former editor in chief of the South China Morning Post and Lord Mandelson, Global Counsel Chairman to discuss China’s view of the world, and what geopolitical and commercial implications this will have for the West.
Doing things differently: What's next for UK digital regulation?
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GC expert panel with Tom White, Director, Conan D'Arcy, Technology, Media and Telecoms Practice Lead and Ana Martínez, EU Policy Practice Lead exploring potential changes to the UK’s digital regulatory landscape, and what these could mean for businesses.
The Road to COP26: In-conversation with Lord Deben
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In conversation with Lord Deben, Chair of the UK Committee on Climate Change and Geoffrey Norris, GC Senior Adviser, on the UK’s climate leadership role as the co-host of COP26 and how the UK may approach its role post-Brexit and in light of covid-19.
Assessing the first 100 days of Joe Biden’s presidency
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GC expert panel with Erin Caddell, President GC USA, Chris Rinkus, US Political Due Diligence Practice Lead and Miranda Lutz, Senior Associate, on what President Biden and his team have accomplished so far, and what we might expect from the administration going forward.
Outcomes of the March European Council
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GC expert panel with our team in Brussels looking at the March European Council summit, which is traditionally dedicated to setting the direction for member states’ fiscal policies. This year, coordination on vaccinations and the broader covid-19 response will also be a key issue.
Doing things differently: what's next for the UK financial services sector
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GC expert panel with Paul Myners, Vice Chairman and former City Minister, Rebecca Park, Financial Services Practice Lead and Denzil Davidson, Adviser discussing what changes are on the horizon for the UK financial services sector and how they will impact businesses as they look to recover from the covid pandemic.
The path forward for US trade policy – Implications for Transatlantic relations
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In-conversation with Alexandra Whittaker, Chief Trade Counsel to Ways & Means Committee Chair Richard Neal (D-MA) on how US strategy will impact trade on both sides of the Atlantic.
The road to life after Merkel: what the state elections tell us about the new German politics and what it means for the EU
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In-conversation with Denzil Davidson, Advisor and Thomas Gratowski, Practice Lead, Global Macro on Germany states elections ahead of the September regional elections.
EU-UK trade, and the ongoing situation in Northern Ireland
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GC expert panel with Denzil Davidson, Adviser, Tom White, Director, Daniel Capparelli, Trade and Manufacturing Practice Lead and Ana Martínez, Practice Lead, EU Policy, discussing the developing state of UK/EU relations, the situation in Northern Ireland and what it means for the economic relationship under the new arrangement
Outcomes of China's 'two sessions'
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GC expert panel on the outcomes of China's "two sessions", the NPC and CPPCC, focusing on how Beijing intends to achieve ambitious climate and technology targets laid out in its five-year plan for 2021-2025.
Doing things differently: divergence on trade policy post-Brexit
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GC expert panel with Stephen Adams, Senior Director; Daniel Capparelli, Trade and Manufacturing Practice Lead; and Lilah Howson-Smith, Senior Associate discussing what post-Brexit FTAs might deliver, the choices and challenges they will present for the UK and the wider aims that could define a UK trade policy.