EVENTS IN 2026
UKAEL Annual Lecture: Integration-through-Law: Grand Theory, Revisionist History – 10 December 2025, Great Hall, King’s College London
The Lecture was delivered by Professor Robert Schütze, University of Durham. It was attended by 40 people and was followed by a lively Drinks Reception and a Formal Dinner at Haxell’s Restaurant, Palace Strand Hotel.
UKAEL Student Evening at Hogan Lovells – 19 November 2025
This is always an informal occasion for students to meet EU Law professionals and fellow EU Law students. The presentations addressed the practice of EU Law in different sectors of the professional world. Speakers covered typical work scenarios and career patterns in their field and answered questions during the reception hosted by Hogan Lovells International LLP. This was a lively occasion with approx. 70 students attending (University of Law, King’s College London, Middlesex University, University College London, City Law School).
Programme:
The International Law Firm: Andrew Eaton, Hogan Lovells International LLP
The Government Legal Department: Alex Cooke, EU Relations Legal Advisers
Academia: Prof Oana Stefan, King’s College London
The Bar: Anneli Howard KC, Monckton Chambers
EU Institutions: Niall Coghlan, Council Legal Service
Chair: Prof Philippa Watson, Essex Court Chambers, Secretary UKAEL
UKAEL Young Researchers Workshop at City St George’s, University of London – 6 November 2025
The Workshop offered an opportunity for young researchers to discuss their work with leading EU law scholars and to network with other academics working in the same or related fields. The workshop included mini masterclasses on “How to Craft a Doctoral Thesis” by Prof Paul Craig and on “How to Write an Article for Publication” by Prof Panos Koutrakos. The event was followed by a lively drinks reception for the 20 participants.
Topics covered were: “Reassessing the Goals of EU Competition Law: The Case of Dark Patterns in Digital Markets” by Nam Phuong Ngo (University of Liverpool); “Smart Contracts and EU External Relations: Challenges and Opportunities for Consumer and Business Protection” by Andikara Honour Etiubon (University of Law); ”Towards a Framework of Effectiveness for Competition Law Remedies” by Christos Kalykas (King’s College London); and “Surveilled – Unresolved Rights” by Ashwati Soman (Brunel University).
EU law experts Prof Paul Craig, Prof Elaine Fahey, Prof Panos Koutrakos and Prof Theodore Konstadinides provided feedback on the presented papers.
Joint UKAEL/NVER Webinar: “A Re-set in UK-EU Relations(?)” – 10 April 2025
There had been much talk of a re-set in relations between the UK and the EU, which are influenced by rapidly changing geopolitical developments. This webinar considered four important areas in which there had been discussions of a closer relationship: defence and security; financial services; fisheries policy; and youth mobility. The webinar brought together four expert speakers, two from the UK (Prof Niamh Moloney and Prof Catherine Barnard), one from the Netherlands (Prof Joris Larik), and one from the European Commission (Anthony Dawes), to discuss these issues. The webinar was chaired by Prof Paul Craig, President of the UKAEL, and Prof Sybe de Vries, President of the NVER, the Dutch Association for EU Law. There were 48 attendees.
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