Brexit means: (a) the United Kingdom (UK) ceasing to be a member state of the European Union (EU) and/or the European Economic Area (EEA) on Exit Day; and/or (b) the...
This Practice Note considers the rules for determining the applicable law, also known as governing law, as they will apply between the UK’s departure from the EU on 31...
This Practice Note considers the rules of dealing with the recognition and enforcement of judgments as they will apply between the UK’s departure from the EU on 31...
This Practice Note considers the rules for determining which court has jurisdiction as they will apply between the UK’s departure from the EU on 31 January 2020 and the...
This Practice Note considers the rules of service as they will apply between the UK ‘s departure from the EU on 31 January 2020 and the end of the implementation period,...
This Practice Note considers the rules settlement as they will apply between the UK’s departure from the EU on 31 January 2020 and the end of the implementation period,...
This Practice Note tracks the progress of UK legislation introduced as part of the legislative project associated with the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. It includes a...
ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. It tracks the progress of UK primary legislation introduced as part of the legislative preparation...
On 23 June 2016, the UK held a referendum on its membership of the EU, with a majority voting in favour of the UK leaving the EU. On 29 March 2017, the UK Prime Minister...
This Practice Note outlines the possible arrangements for trading with the EU Member States, with reference to key models for existing trading relationships which have...
ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. The UK and EU’s specific proposals for transitional arrangements on applicable law will be a key...
This Practice Note considers the effect of Brexit on the rules for determining applicable law (also known as governing law) and jurisdiction in the context of consumer...
This Practice Note considers the impact of Brexit on consumer protection, particularly in the context of the regulation of business-to-consumer (B2C) contractual...
Brexit: As of exit day (11pm on 31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has entered an...
This Practice Note explores the effect of Brexit on UK cybersecurity with a particular focus on the network and information systems legislation. It covers: • overview of...
Brexit: As of exit day (11pm on 31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has entered an...
Brexit: As of exit day (11pm on 31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has entered an...
ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. The UK and EU’s specific proposals for dealing with the enforcement of judgments within the EU will...
ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. This Practice Note contains guidance on subjects relevant prior to/during the UK’s withdrawal from...
STOP PRESS: On 16 July 2020 the Court of Justice ruled in Facebook Ireland and Schrems, Case C-311/18 that the Privacy Shield was invalid. It also made further rulings...
The UK’s formal withdrawal from the EU took effect at 11 pm on 31 January 2020 (exit day). At this point, the withdrawal period under Article 50 TEU came to an end and...
This Practice Note examines the likely impact of Brexit on IP rights. It deals with key issues that may affect the owners of trade marks, design rights, copyright and...
ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. The UK and EU’s specific proposals for dealing with jurisdiction of disputes will be a key issue for...
Background—EU law in the UK Pre-exit day The European Communities Act 1972 (ECA 1972) was introduced and intended to give effect to the UK's obligations as a Member State...
ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. This Practice Note considers the impact that Brexit will have on the service of court documents...
ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. This Practice Note considers the impact that Brexit will have on determining the settlement of...