Our knowledge resources reflect the breadth and depth of our expertise, our insight into the issues which matter to your business, and our understanding of the markets in which you operate.
International businesses like English law and feel comfortable using London as a venue to resolve their disputes, particularly those with significant monetary, reputation or precedent value. Brexit will not affect the benefits of using English law or, in the round, the attraction of an English forum, be that the English courts or a London-seated arbitral tribunal.
A decision is expected to be made this month on whether to extend the Brexit transition period. Not extending risks a disorderly end to the transition, adding a further economic shock to the damage done by COVID-19 – but extending exposes the UK Government to accusations of failing to deliver on its core promise to "get Brexit done".
The UK has now published the tariffs it expects to apply after the Brexit transition period expires on 31 December 2020 (unless it is extended). What do these mean for business and why is the government planning to impose tariffs on more goods than it proposed last year in the event of a no deal Brexit?
Key employment and business immigration developments for employers.
With COVID-19 dominating the news, Brexit may seem like a distant memory – but it hasn't gone away. In this briefing, with the help of trade policy expert Dmitry Grozoubinski, we look at what's been happening in the Brexit negotiations, what can (and can't) be done by video conference and the prospects for an extension.
Although the UK has left the EU, significant change will only take place after the transition period has expired and the UK has moved to a new relationship with the EU. The UK Government has a choice as to how quickly that change happens.
The purpose of this note is to focus on issues that could particularly affect portfolio companies of private equity and other financial investors. We have a depth of experience in advising portfolio companies and PE houses at unpredictable times, including throughout the global financial crisis and the uncertainty arising from Brexit.
Businesses face an unprecedented set of challenges in dealing with the onslaught of the Coronavirus COVID-19 ("COVID-19"). We set out below some key considerations under the GDPR for businesses that process personal data.
The climate featured heavily in the Chancellor's speech today (11 March 2020) forming part of the government's strategy to create high skill, high wage, low carbon jobs. This all falls under HM Treasury's Net Zero Review which aims to make the UK a net zero emissions economy by 2050.
The government has announced that it will undertake a wide-ranging review of the UK's funds regime, with a view to examining the case for policy changes in the tax and regulatory framework.
Key employment and business immigration developments for employers.
Since this article was written, the European Commission has released a draft data adequacy decision in favour of the UK which once formally approved will govern personal data transfers from the EEA to the UK, for more information please click here.
This briefing was updated in January 2021, to take account of the UK-EU Brexit trade deal, in particular, the temporary 'data bridge' provisions of that agreement.
Organisations have had to take a number of measures to ensure that they are prepared to deal with the fallout from Brexit. One of these has been reviewing the impact that Brexit will have on the processing of personal data and the steps which an organisation will need to put in place to address that impact.
This briefing was updated on 19 January 2021.
The UK Government is consulting on the level of tariffs that will apply to goods imported under WTO rules after Brexit. In particular, it is seeking views on products where tariffs could be reduced or removed altogether after 31 December 2020.
With the UK set to leave the EU on 31 January 2020, change is also on the way for UK merger control and competition law – but not immediately. Here's what you need to know:
In this section, we highlight the key consequences of Brexit for dispute resolution in England.
On 31 January 2020, the UK is set to leave the EU and enter the transition period provided for in the Withdrawal Agreement. Are there any immediate changes that businesses need to be aware of?
At 11 pm on 31 January 2020, the UK is expected to cease to be part of the EU (or the EEA) – although the transition period means that, for most purposes, the UK will continue to be subject to EU law until 31 December 2020. What does this change mean for drafting contracts?
At 11 pm on 31 January 2020, the UK is set to leave the EU. The transition period means that, for most purposes, relatively little will change immediately.
With the UK set to leave the EU on 31 January 2020, what can businesses do to ensure that their commercial contracts are "Brexit-proof"? Although the transition period (currently due to expire on 31 December 2020) provides a helpful breathing space, many contracts being entered into now will last beyond that.