Independent review
Completed
Harnessing English law for economic growth
A report analysing the economic value of English law.
Government Response
No government response published. The Ministry of Justice commissioned this independent economic analysis from Hook Tangaza (published 26 March 2026); the GOV.UK page states the report and its contents are independent from government and do not represent government policy. A formal response is not expected for this commissioned analysis.
Recommendations
Recommendation 1
Recommendation 1: Internal coordination within the sector
Recommendation 2
Recommendation 2: Coordination beyond the sector
Recommendation 3
Recommendation 3: Cross Whitehall approach
Recommendation 4
Recommendation 4: Cross-jurisdictional collaboration
Recommendation 5
Recommendation 5: Invest in legal and judicial infrastructure
Recommendation 6
Recommendation 6: Improve visa access for foreign lawyers and arbitrators
Recommendation 7
Recommendation 7: Prioritise and target the talent pipeline
Recommendation 8
Recommendation 8: Recognise and promote the wider ecosystem
Recommendation 9
Recommendation 9: Align where useful with the EU
Recommendation 10
Recommendation 10: Invest in keeping the law updated
Recommendation 11
Recommendation 11: Secure standards for the future
Recommendation 12
Recommendation 12: Make England and Wales the sector preference for innovative finance and climate transition
No recommendations with this response.