Explore how free trade agreements can offer significant advantages for businesses involved in international commerce. Delve into expert guidance on negotiating, drafting, and interpreting these agreements, and stay informed on how they impact various industries and regions. Gain insights into legal frameworks, compliance requirements, and dispute resolution mechanisms to effectively support your clients in expanding their global reach and maximising trade opportunities.
This week's edition of International Trade weekly highlights includes: the European Commission consulting on the type of evidence to be provided on...
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has reported that South Africa notified the WTO Committee on Safeguards on 8 June 2026 of the initiation of a...
Law360, London: 60 economies are facing added tariffs of either 10% or 12.5% on their exports to the US following investigations by the US Trade...
Law360: The Federal Circuit should maintain a pause on a lower court's order blocking President Donald Trump's temporary global tariffs with respect...
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) has published an analysis exploring the application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for...
An introduction to the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing MeasuresThis Practice Note introduces the basic concepts of subsidisation and...
How to import goods into the UKThis Practice Note provides practical guidance on importing goods into the UK or Northern Ireland from any country...
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has reported that the Philippines has submitted a notification that it has initiated a preliminary safeguarding...
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 beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
Glossary—Latin legal termsDespite attempts in recent years to simplify the language used in legal cases, there are still a number of Latin phrases commonly used in personal injury claims. The following Latin phrases are listed in alphabetical order:Latin
0330 161 1234