05 March 2019
Society hosts important Brexit Planning Event
The United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the
European Union and the issues arising for the legal profession were the focus of
a special event taking place at Law Society House in Belfast this week.
The event entitled ‘Planning for Brexit’ had
been organised by the Law Society of Northern Ireland and it provided a platform for
discussion on important issues including civil justice co-operation post Brexit
as well ‘no deal’ planning issues.
Those attending had the opportunity to hear
from a number of key note speakers including:
Jenny
Pickrell, Head of EU & Trade
Legal Services Policy at the Ministry of Justice in London
Laurene McAlpine, (Deputy Director, Civil Justice Policy, Department of Justice, Northern Ireland)
Jo Wilson, Senior Brexit Lawyer, (Department of Justice, Northern Ireland, Legal Team)
Michael Foster, (DOF, Head of Civil Law Reform Division, Departmental
Solicitors’ Office)
Dr Frank Geddis, (Head of Research and Governance, Law Society
of Northern Ireland)
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Alan Hunter, CEO introducing the event
Dr Frank Geddis, (Head of Research and Governance, Law Society of Northern Ireland)
Jenny Pickrell, Head of EU & Trade Legal Services Policy at the Ministry of Justice
Laurene McAlpine, (Deputy Director, Civil Justice Policy
Michael Foster, (DOF, Head of Civil Law Reform Division, Departmental Solicitors’ Office)
Jo Wilson, Senior Brexit Lawyer, (Department of Justice, Northern Ireland,