Navigating the complexities of European insurance and reinsurance law requires a thorough understanding of both regulatory frameworks and market practices. This topic provides practical guidance on compliance, risk management, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution, equipping you with the tools you need to counsel clients effectively across multiple jurisdictions within the EU. Stay informed on the latest legislative developments and judicial interpretations to ensure your business remains at the forefront of this dynamic area of law.
The European Commission has announced the adoption of a Charter of Access for Industrial Users to Research and Technology Infrastructures to improve...
The European Commission has opened a call for evidence for an evaluation of Directive 2009/52/EC (the Employers Sanctions Directive). The directive...
The European Commission has launched a call for evidence for an evaluation of the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Environment...
The European Parliament has published a study on online fraud and fake web shops, mapping the fraudulent practices used across their full operational...
HarmonisationDefinition of harmonisationHarmonisation, also known as standardisation or approximation, refers to the determination of EU-wide legally...
Indirect effect of EU lawWhat is indirect effect of EU law?The doctrine of indirect effect, or consistent interpretation, is a duty that national...
The EU Commercial Agents DirectiveThis Practice Note considers Council Directive 86/653/EEC (OJ L 382/17), the EU Commercial Agents Directive. It...
Infringement proceedings against EU Member StatesUnder Article 17(1) of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), one of the European Commission’s core...
Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companiesWhy does it matter?A company that is a member of a group and has incurred any of the types of losses available for surrender by way of group relief may, without any further rules, have more than one way in which to use the loss. There are a
If a rentcharge is shown as being informally exonerated on title information, does this apply to the current registered owner? Or does the informal exoneration only apply to the parties to the document which informally exonerated the rentcharge?This Q&A considers the situation where, at some point
Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid
Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application
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