FAC to examine the National Security and Investment Bill

Today, at 14.30, the Foreign Affairs Committee will hold its fifth evidence session, focusing on the National Security and Investment Bill, as part of its inquiry into foreign asset stripping. The session will consist of two panels: the first will examine the perspective of UK businesses and innovators and how they may be impacted by the Bill; the second will explore the strengths and weaknesses of the Bill from a legal perspective.

14.30, 24 November 2020:

Panel One

• Dr Roger Barker: Director of Policy and Corporate Governance, Institute of Directors
• Dr Andy Sellars: Strategic Development Director, Compound Semiconductor Catapult

Panel Two

• Veronica Roberts: Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills
• Roger Barron: Partner and Global Vice Chair of Mergers and Acquisitions, Paul Hastings