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 European Commission welcoming Cambodia to the WTO appeal arrangement, the...
The European Commission has welcomed Cambodia’s decision to join the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Multi-party Interim Appeal Arbitration...
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has reported that Madagascar initiated a safeguard investigation on 31 August 2026 into imports of hulled rice,...
MLex: Punitive dumping duties of up to 16.8% in place on EU imports of silicon from China are now subject to an interim review, the European...
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...
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
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
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
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 termDefinitionMeaningActa iure imperiiLegal
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