The Australasian Lawyer reports. We estimate about 5000 statements like this before Brexit happens !
Global law firm “very concerned” as Brexit talks begin
Talks which aim to lead to an amicable withdrawal of the UK from the European Union have begun this week and major law firms are among those keen to see a good agreement.
Baker McKenzie’s global chair Paul Rawlinson says that, as an employer, the firm is “very concerned” to ensure that the rights of EU nationals living in the UK are protected.
He says that the general election which weakened the British government’s hand in the talks are likely to lead to a ‘softer Brexit’ than may have otherwise been the case.
“One possibility that can not be ruled out is that the UK will remain in the Customs Union or, although less likely, that UK joins the EEA,” Mr Rawlinson said. “It is clear that the election result puts the negotiators from the EU 27 side in a stronger position.”
The law firm’s own research shows that over half of skilled workers employed in the FTSE 250 companies are likely to leave the UK before Brexit negotiations are completed.
