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.
This week's edition of International Trade weekly highlights includes: The Trade Remedies Authority publishing its final decisions in three steel...
MLex: The EU’s new steel safeguard is nearing a political agreement, with talks on 13 April 2026 expected to address remaining disputes over quota...
The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has initiated its first absorption review following an application from a UK producer of excavators, which claimed...
The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has published its final decisions following three tariff rate quota (TRQ) reviews concerning the UK’s steel...
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 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
Can shares in a limited company that have not been paid-up at all be cancelled?A limited company having a share capital may not alter that share capital, except in the ways listed in section 617 of the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006). Shares in a company cannot simply be cancelled without following an
Template for regulatory references given by SMCR firms and disclosure requirements[Insert addressee details]Dear [insert name][It is our understanding that [insert name of prospective employee] [was an employee of yours between the dates of [insert dates as appropriate] OR is a current employee of
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