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Should civil society be concerned by the TTIP?

Published on: 16 September 2014

Table of contents

  • Original news
  • What are the key concepts behind the trade agreement?
  • How is the agreement expected to be structured?
  • What aspects of the TTIP are attracting criticism?
  • What might the TTIP mean for UK and foreign companies?
  • Could this restrict the ability of the government to control business arrangements with public bodies?

Article summary

Commercial analysis: Has civil society got the wrong end of the stick in its opposition to the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)? Ross Denton, partner in Baker & McKenzie’s EU, competition and trade department, believes concerns around investor protection should not overshadow the benefits to EU businesses.

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