Event Details
Date:
On May 1, attorneys from Fredrikson & Byron’s International practice and UK law firm Walker Morris provided a general update on the Brexit process and a discussion of the practical issues companies should identify and put into place and an overview of the potential business opportunities presented by this transition. The program addressed:
- Brexit process, possible outcomes and consequential changes to the regulatory environment across the UK and EU
- What possible Brexit outcomes may mean for companies doing business with the UK and for business between the UK and the remaining EU states
- Supply chain issues and how the customs, import and export process may be affected
- Recommendations for dealing with data, intellectual property protection and employee immigration
- Issues affecting regulated sectors, such as food and agricultural, financial services and medical/technology
Presenters:
- Richard E. Weiner, Shareholder, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
- Daniel O’Gorman, Partner, Walker Morris LLP
- James Crayton, Partner, Walker Morris LLP
- Nick Lees, Partner, Walker Morris LLP
This program was co-hosted by Global Minnesota and Minnesota Trade Office.
For more information on Fredrikson & Byron’s International practice, please contact Richard Weiner at rweiner@fredlaw.com.
