Leave or remain? What the EU referendum means for immigration lawyers

Table of contents

• How could your practice area be affected by the EU referendum?
• What issues currently arise in your practice area in relation to the UK's relationship with Europe?
• If we leave the EU, will EEA nationals who have acquired permanent residence in the UK lose that status?
• What are your key concerns about a future EU referendum?
• Are there any areas of EU law that you would like to keep/expect the UK to implement identical laws?
• Do you think there are any issues that may not receive enough attention or consideration?
• What would a vote to leave the EU mean in practice for lawyers in your field?
• What would a vote to leave the EU mean for clients in your field?

Article summary

Immigration analysis: A referendum on whether the UK should remain a member of the EU is scheduled to take place by the end of 2017. Dr Catherine Taroni, legal associate at Richmond Chambers, looks at the possible impact of the referendum on immigration lawyers and their clients.