The legal lifecycle of EVs summit | September 2026, Birmingham
Join Browne Jacobson for an exclusive in-person Electric Vehicle (EV) summit to explore the legal, commercial, regulatory and technological issues shaping the future of electric vehicles.
Meet our guest speaker
We’re delighted to welcome Dr Andy Palmer CMG, CEO and Co-Founder of BESS technology company Palmer Energy, as our keynote speaker.
Widely recognised as one of the architects of the modern electric vehicle industry, Andy has held senior leadership roles at Nissan and Aston Martin Lagonda, led the development of the pioneering Nissan LEAF and continues to advise businesses at the forefront of automotive innovation.
Drawing on more than 40 years’ experience, he’ll share his perspective on the future of electric vehicles, the pace of technological change and the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Agenda
Our experts will then take you through the legal lifecycle of an EV, covering topics at a high level including:
- EV charging infrastructure and planning law.
- Funding and investment.
- Battery lifecycle and sustainability.
- Smart data, AI and the commercial use of data across EV charging and connected technologies.
Following the talks, join us for a networking reception and continue the conversation with peers and industry experts from across the EV ecosystem.
Whether you’re involved in manufacturing, infrastructure, investment or the wider mobility ecosystem, this summit offers a unique opportunity to gain practical legal and commercial insight while hearing directly from one of the people who has helped shape today’s EV industry.
Places are limited, so please contact us early to avoid disappointment.
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
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