Welcome from Fergus Randolph QC, Circuit Leader

The European Circuit is for all advocates delivering and developing our cross-border practices.

The Circuit brings together barristers practising European law (in its broadest sense) and barristers working in Europe, as well as European and international lawyers with a connection to the UK. Members also include UK solicitors and in-house counsel dealing with EU law.

At our regular events we debate law and practice in the ever-changing international context. Hosted in major European cities, these events offer the perfect opportunity for regional and international advocates to come together.

The Circuit brings real benefit to all advocates with cross-border practices in these exciting times - we look forward to welcoming you as a member.

News & Events

Annual Lecture by Master of the Rolls
24/06/2010, London
The Master of the Rolls delivered the Circuit's first Annual Lecture entitled "The Incoming Tide: The Civil Law, the Common Law, Referees and Advocates" on 24 June 2010 to a mixed audience of barristers, solicitors, students and academics. The transcript is available to download, below.
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BACFI EU seminar and 'meet the Circuit'
21/09/2010, London
A BACFI seminar on "Recent Developments in European Law including the Akzo Nobel decision" with Fergus Randolph QC, Leader of the European Circuit of the Bar & James Flynn QC, Brick Court Chambers and Evanna Fruithof, Consultant Director, Bar Council Brussels Office, takes place on 21 September from 5.45pm at Brick Court Chambers (followed by drinks). The seminar will also introduce and explain the development and work of the European Circuit and the Brussels Office. Contact events@bacfi.org to register The event is free to BACFI and European Circuit members (for non-members there is a £10 charge), and accreditation for CPD by the Bar Standards Board will be applied for. CPD will be non-accredited with the Law Society. www.bacfi.org

Annual Conference - Paris
19-20 November 2010, Paris
Paris, 19th – 20th November 2010 Forging a ‘European Judicial Culture’ The Role for Bars. Topics & Themes: * Luxembourg versus Strasbourg: a Constitutional Court for Europe * Has Arbitration already forged a European Judicial Culture? * Foreign & Comparative Law in our Courts * Cross-border Recognition of Innovative Legal Practice Vehicles. Speakers: John Larkin QC (AG for NI); Michael Collins SC; Advocate General Eleanor Sharpston (invited) together with lawyers from France, the United States, the UK & Europe. ** This year’s Conference, which takes place with the support of the French Bar & the American Counsel Association, will be the perfect opportunity to share knowledge, experiences and ideas, as well as enjoy each other’s company. ** To register your interest & receive further details of our programme and how to book, please contact Catherine Walton LL.M, Circuit Administrator email: catherine@europeancircuit.com tel/text: +44 (0)7821 127267
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