The legal lifecycle of EVs summit | September 2026, Birmingham
24 September 2026
Browne Jacobson Birmingham
The electric vehicle (EV) market is evolving rapidly. Are you ready for what's next?
From changing consumer demand and the race between manufacturers, to charging infrastructure, connected technology and the commercial opportunities created by data, the transition to electric is reshaping the automotive ecosystem.
Join us for an exclusive in-person summit bringing together perspectives from across automotive, charging, technology and professional services to explore what the next phase of the UK's EV transition means for businesses operating across the sector.
Meet our guest speakers
We’re delighted to welcome Dr Andy Palmer CMG, one of the architects of the modern electric vehicle industry, as our keynote speaker. Andy will be joined by industry experts including James Brewerton (PwC), Stephen Hills (Connected Kerb), and specialists from Browne Jacobson’s automotive team, including Joe Davis, Katharine Mason, Andrew Hopkin, Zoe Stollard and Philip James, bringing the EV lifecycle to life.
Our speakers
Katharine Mason
Principal Associate
Andrew Hopkin
Partner
Zoe Stollard
Partner
Philip James
Partner
On the agenda
We’ll explore some of the big questions shaping the market:
- The EV transition: Where are we now?
- The changing automotive market: Who's winning the race to electric?
- Vehicle’s electric and I need more advertising advice.
- Regulatory roundup: A run through of recent developments.
- Powering the transition: What’s holding EV infrastructure back?
- The connected car: Managing rights in data, risk and commercial strategy.
- The road ahead: What will decide the winners and losers in EV with Dr Andy Palmer.
EV exchange – drinks and networking
The conversation won’t end with the final session. Join our speakers, peers and industry leaders afterwards for drinks and an opportunity to make new connections across the EV ecosystem.
Whether you’re involved in automotive, charging, fleet, infrastructure, investment, technology or the wider mobility market, is designed to provide practical commercial insightand an opportunity to hear directly from some of the people helping to share the future of EVs.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Our in-person and online events are designed exclusively for clients and targets. As such, we reserve the right to cancel bookings. If you’d like to speak to a member of the team regarding your attendance, please contact us.
Paul Kirkpatrick
Partner
Paul.Kirkpatrick@brownejacobson.com
+44 (0)330 045 2318
Contact Paul
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