Dejonghe: 'Business as Usual' Until Renegotiation

The video discusses the immediate and future legal implications of Brexit, focusing on the unchanged legal status post-referendum and the uncertainty surrounding future UK-EU relations. It explores London's role as a legal hub, potential short-term legal work due to contract redrawing, and the economic impact on litigation. Additionally, it highlights concerns about legal privilege and antitrust laws in the UK post-Brexit.

What is the immediate legal change following the Brexit referendum?

• The UK has left the EU.

• There is no immediate legal change.

• Article 50 has been triggered.

• New laws have been enacted.

How might Brexit affect London's status as a legal center?

• It will immediately lose its status.

• There will be no impact at all.

• Its status will remain unchanged in the short term.

• It will become the sole legal center in Europe.

What short-term effect might Brexit have on legal practitioners?

• An increase in contract renegotiations.

• A shift to criminal law.

• No change in workload.

• A decrease in legal work.

What could indirectly increase litigation following Brexit?

• A rise in the economy.

• A decrease in risk appetite.

• An increase in financing.

• A stable investment climate.

What technical issue might affect legal practitioners post-Brexit?

• Changes in tax laws.

• Legal privilege under European antitrust legislation.

• New immigration policies.

• Alterations in criminal law.