Understanding plurilateral trade agreements is essential for practitioners involved in international trade. These agreements, involving multiple countries without requiring global consensus, present unique opportunities and challenges. Examine how these agreements shape trade relations, influence market access, and set regulatory standards. Stay informed on negotiation tactics, compliance requirements, and dispute mechanisms to adeptly manage the intricate landscape of plurilateral agreements and enhance your practice’s efficacy in the international trade domain.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has reported that the Russian Federation notified the WTO Committee on Safeguards on 14 May 2026 of the initiation...
The European Commission has announced a political agreement between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU on two Regulations implementing...
MLex: Chinese imports fueled a sharp increase in anti-dumping measures imposed by the European Commission last year, MLex has learned, highlighting...
This week's edition of International Trade weekly highlights includes: the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) welcoming a 19-country agreement to...
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...
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
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
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
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
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