The potential exit of the U.K. from the European Convention on Human Rights could potentially impact law firm clients negatively, according to Robert Spano, former judge and President of the European Court of Human Rights and current partner at Gibson Dunn. In a firm event, Spano aired his concerns, stating that if the U.K. government proceeded with its talked-about plans to leave the Convention, clients may experience undesirable consequences.
As reported, Spano underlined the importance of the U.K.’s membership in the Convention for the economic stability and reputation of the country. He asserted that this development could affect the willingness of clients to politically align their business interests with such a move.