The main Brexit risks for the food and drink sector

Labour, regulation and trade three chief worries, says compliance expert Hilary Ross

Hilary Ross, Group Head of Retail Food and Hospitality at the international law firm, DWF LLP

What's your name?

Hilary Ross

What position do you hold?

Group Head of Retail Food and Hospitality at the international law firm, DWF LLP

How long have you held the position?

Five years

What are your day-to-day responsibilities?

Supporting food manufacturers and retailers in finding solutions to a wide range of compliance issues to mitigate their exposure to risk and adverse publicity

What is your professional background?

I'm a lawyer

Tell me about yourself away from work?

Movie buff and dog walker

Tell us something very few people know about you?

I make very good scones.

You are speaking at the forthcoming National Food Industry summit. What is the focus of your talk?

Preparing for Brexit

What will be the main impact of Brexit on the food and drink sector?

The food and drink sector is vulnerable in three areas: labour; regulation and trade. They need to open lines of communication with government to make the transition as smooth as possible and open up new opportunities.