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State of the Nation

Join us for an insightful event as we delve into the shifting global political landscape following the inauguration of President Trump, marking the end of 'the year of elections'. In 2024, new governments emerged in several G7 and G20 countries, while existing leaders faced dwindling support. As we navigate 2025, the Trump Administration is set to introduce significant tax and tariff reforms amidst upcoming elections in Germany and Australia. This all unfolds against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, inflation concerns, and prolonged high interest rates.

David Blackburn, a Partner in Brunswick’s Public Affairs and Regulatory Practice in London, alongside his colleagues, will explore the positioning of the new UK government within this challenging macroeconomic and geopolitical climate. They will evaluate the UK's evolving fiscal, industrial, and trade policies, offering a comprehensive overview of business opportunities and potential areas of concern.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of global politics and economics.

Join us for this interactive session later in February.

Date: Wednesday 26^th February 2025

Time: 10:00 – 11:00 GTM

Format: Virtual event

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Guest Speaker:

David Blackburn

Partner at Brunswick’s Public Affairs and Regulatory Practice

David advises international companies on political and regulatory risk in the UK, including communications around merger control, investment screening, change of control procedures, and public interest review processes.

His transaction experience includes Bharti Enterprises’ acquisition of a 24.5% stake in BT; Harbour Energy’s acquisition of a portfolio of assets from Wintershall Dea; I Squared’s acquisition of Arriva; Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware; Schneider Electric’s acquisition of AVEVA plc; Parker-Hannifin’s acquisition of Meggitt plc; GKN’s response to an unsolicited bid by Melrose; the proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda; and News Corporation’s acquisition of Wireless Group.

He also advises companies on post-Brexit political and regulatory developments, corporate governance policy, and trade policy. His past and current clients include International Distribution Services, Standard Chartered, Harbour Energy, Prudential, the Barclays Bank UK Retirement Fund and Swift.