UK Parliamentary Affairs

When your regulatory environment is changing or when your business is under public scrutiny, Parliament is likely to be key to success. Understanding how Parliament works – both legally and in practice – is essential to navigating your way through the corridors of power.

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When you are called to appear before an increasingly vocal Parliamentary Select Committee, you want to know that your advisors know the rules – and have been there before.

When you need your view to be heard in the debate about a legislative proposal, you need someone who knows their Second Reading from their Joint Committee. And who knows when and how to intervene to best effect.

Our dedicated public law and policy team can help you with all aspects of parliamentary procedure, including contributing to the legislative process, appearing before parliamentary select committees, drafting and tabling legislative amendments, briefing policy makers, and responding to parliamentary consultations and reports.

Administrative and Public Law

Aviation Legislation and Policy

Congressional Investigations

EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation

Foreign Government Representation

Government Relations and Public Affairs

Judicial Review

Political Law Compliance

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Key contacts

Charles Brasted

Partner

Charles Brasted

Partner

London

Julia Marlow

Partner

Julia Marlow

Partner

London

Robert Gardener

Director of Government Affairs

Robert Gardener

Director of Government Affairs

London

Meet the UK Parliamentary Affairs team

Representative experience

Advising a public body on the powers it should seek under proposed legislation and working alongside Parliamentary Counsel in drafting those powers.

Appling (and securing) permission to appeal from the Supreme Court following the Court of Appeal’s judgement on the nature of Uber’s contractual relationships with passengers pursuant to an Act of Parliament.

Advising an international online retailer on its appearance before a parliamentary select committee.

Advising a vaccine manufacturer on its participation in the UK Covid-19 Inquiry regarding the development and supply of vaccines.

Acting for a property investor in judicial review proceedings challenging leasehold reform legislation on human rights grounds, including parallel proceedings before the European Court of Human Rights.

Advising a global online platform regarding their strategic policy advice in relation to sensitive policy issues affecting their UK business.

Advising a major US university on engagement with the UK Government regarding research and development under the AUKUS programme.

Advising a global online platform regarding their strategic policy advice in relation to sensitive policy issues affecting their UK business.

Advising a global online travel company on engagement with government and regulators regarding the UK’s online safety regime.

Advising on engagement with government to secure the continued supply of an essential ingredient for pharmaceutical and food production following post-Brexit customs changes.

Advising a major travel company on competition law and government policy issues in the package holiday sector, including securing parliamentary support for legislative amendments.

Advising a global solar energy company on navigating rapid changes in UK energy regulation.

Advising multiple global technology company on incoming regulation of online content, including the UK’s Online Safety Act.

Advising on resolving a regulatory dispute between government and a law enforcement agency concerning the application of pathogens regulation.