04 Feb
Chapter News

United Kingdom: Statement by the High Representative on the Opening of the EU Delegation in London

Today, the United Kingdom leaves the European Union and becomes a third country. While we regret the decision of the United Kingdom to leave our Union, we fully respect this choice and are ready to move forward. The diplomatic representation of the European Union from now on will be ensured by an EU Delegation, under my authority as High Representative of the Union for Foreign affairs and Security Policy. I have appointed Ambassador João Vale de Almeida as Head of Delegation...

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04 Feb
Chapter News

European Commission and European Investment Fund Launch €75 Million BlueInvest Fund

The European Commission is partnering with the European Investment Fund, part of the European Investment Bank Group (EIB), to launch the BlueInvest Fund today. During the BlueInvest Day conference in Brussels, EIB Vice-President Emma Navarro and Virginijus Sinkevičius, Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, launched a €75 million equity investment fund for the blue economy. The BlueInvest Fund will be managed by the European Investment Fund and will provide financing to underlying equity funds that strategically target and support the innovative blue...

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03 Feb
Brexit News, Chapter News

Brexit: What Does It Mean for the European Union and Our Partners?

This is a Joint Op-Ed by the European Union’s High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell and the European Commission’s Head of UK Task Force Michel Barnier. On 31 January 2020, the United Kingdom left the European Union. We lost a member of our family. It was a sad moment for us, for European citizens — and, indeed, for many British citizens. Nevertheless, we have always respected the sovereign decision of 52% of the British electorate, and we now look forward to starting...

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03 Feb
Chapter News

New EU Visa Rules – Questions and Answers

New EU rules on short-stay visas apply worldwide from 2 February 2020. They make it easier for legitimate travellers to apply for a visa to come to Europe, facilitating tourism, trade and business, while providing more resources for countering irregular migration risks and threats to internal security. Which non-EU countries do the new rules apply to? The changes apply to travellers from all countries which need visas to travel to the EU. Currently, citizens from 105 non-EU countries or entities are...

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03 Feb
Chapter News

Future EU-UK Partnership: European Commission Takes First Step to Launch Negotiations with the United Kingdom

The European Commission has today issued a recommendation to the Council to open negotiations on a new partnership with the United Kingdom. This recommendation is based on the existing European Council guidelines and conclusions, as well as on the Political Declaration agreed between the EU and the United Kingdom in October 2019. It includes a comprehensive proposal for negotiating directives, defining the scope and terms of the future partnership that the European Union envisages with the United Kingdom. These directives cover...

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03 Feb
Member News

Ilaria Curti Joins the Firm as Counsel

Portolano Cavallo announces the appointment of Ilaria Curti as counsel. Ilaria will lead the Internal Investigations group, expanding the Firm's offering to white collar crime defense.   “Ilaria assists multinational clients, particularly within the pharmaceutical and automotive sectors, with corporate criminal liability investigations concerning corruption and fraud. She draws praise for being ‘structured, analytical and technical in her advice’." CHAMBERS EUROPE 2019 – WHITE COLLAR CRIME (ITALY)   Ilaria has many years of experience in Internal Investigations and white collar crime, representing individuals and corporations in court and advising...

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03 Feb
Member News

Introducing Faegre Drinker, a Top 50 Firm Designed for Clients

Today we open our doors as Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, uniting two firms known for exceptional transactional, litigation and regulatory capabilities, and a commitment to service excellence. One Shared Focus We designed Faegre Drinker for you: the client. Our firm has the strength to solve your most complex challenges, offering more than 1,300 experienced attorneys, consultants and professionals to support your business goals. With 22 locations in the United States, United Kingdom and China, we provide on-the ground support wherever you need...

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01 Feb
Brexit News, Chapter News

A new dawn for Europe: Joint op-ed by President von der Leyen, President Michel and President Sassoli

As the night draws in this evening, the sun will set on more than 45 years of the United Kingdom's membership of the European Union. For us, as Presidents of the three main EU institutions, today will inevitably be a day of reflection and mixed emotions – as it will for so many people. Our thoughts are with all of those who have helped to make the European Union what it is today. Those who are concerned about their future...

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31 Jan
Brexit News, Member News

Brexit Will Happen Tonight. What Next?

At midnight tonight Luxembourg time, the United Kingdom will leave the European Union. For business in the EU and the UK, nothing will change during 2020. However, everything could change from 1 January 2021 as there is still considerable uncertainty on what the future relationship between the EU and the UK will look like. This newsflash looks at what Brexit means for business and the steps ahead. Transition Period until 31 December 2020 During 2020, nothing will really change for companies,...

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31 Jan
Brexit News, Member News

Vulcan Insight Analysis of the Latest EU Developments

Brexit: So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye On 23 June 2016 the United Kingdom voted by four percentage points to leave the EU. At 11 pm tonight, the UK will cease to be a member of the EU. The country will no longer have a seat at the EU decision-making table, and will enter the transition period, following EU rules and regulations until the next ‘cliff-edge’ on 31 December 2020. It has been over three and a half years since...

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