Benjamin Wegg-Prosser

Wang Wen

Fan Weiguo

Ganeshan Wignaraja

Heiko Wimmen

Christian Whiton

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Tim Wall

Nelson Wong

Benjamin Wegg-Prosser

Great Britain

Managing Partner, Global Counsel

Spent a career working in public office and business. Previous roles in government included positions in the British Prime Minister’s office as Director of Strategic Communications, as well as periods as a Special Adviser in the Department of Trade & Industry and the Cabinet Office. Work in business included time as a senior executive at The Guardian newspaper. Co-founded a digital media business in Russia in 2006 which was subsequently merged with Rambler in 2013. In his current role he advises multi-nationals on business development opportunities in international markets, including Russia and the CIS. He has written in the international media on political and economic affairs. He is based in London and travels to Russia on a regular basis.

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Opinions

Will Brexit Strengthen European Solidarity?

Brexit happened because of the decline of confidence in the elites and the willingness of the British electorate to vote even against their own economic interests. But now the British government has to go a long way to match that high bar that was raised. The consequences of Brexit can weaken the economic and political influence of the UK.

30.03.2017

Reports

Report: International Implications of the Brexit Referendum

The results of the United Kingdom European Union membership referendum became one of the least predictable international developments of the year 2016, along with the coup attempt in Turkey, Donald Trump’s electoral successes and the faltering TTIP negotiations. The significance of Brexit goes far beyond the boundaries of Britain, therefore it is so important to assess its consequences.

02.11.2016

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