Shoosmiths hosted an EU Referendum debate last night to offer clients and contacts different insights into one of the most important decisions the electorate will make in recent times, from esteemed panellists from the world of politics and academia.
Head of office, partner Sanjeev Sharma welcomed more than 80 clients and contacts through the doors of Shoosmiths’ Milton Keynes office to participate in the Question Time-style debate.
The panellists included former home secretary Rt. Hon Ann Widdecombe, former leader of Milton Keynes Council, Coun. Andrew Geary, director of Cranfield University’s Centre for Customised Executive Development Dr John Glen, and Dr Leslie Budd of The Open University’s Department for Public Leadership and Social Enterprise. The event was chaired by Ron Reid, Shoosmiths’ former regulatory partner until his retirement in April.
Shoosmiths’ Sanjeev Sharma, said: ‘It’s our view at Shoosmiths that it is really important for businesses like ours to generate the conversation around the Referendum, so the facts become clear and people can make an informed choice about how to vote.
We have been discussing the impact of the Referendum with clients – whether that is staying in or leaving the EU – so hosting an event such as this with esteemed panellists made a lot of sense.’
‘It was a real pleasure for us to welcome our panellists and guests, who have taken the time out of their busy schedules to attend this event.’
Panellist and former Conservative minister, Rt Hon. Ann Widdecombe said: ‘There is so much over-blown rhetoric around this debate and especially its economic aspect that we need as many opportunities as possible to argue sensibly, so congratulations to Shoosmiths for arranging this debate.’
