Sep 08, 2023 The European Critical Raw Materials Act: A quick summary on what it does and when it’s coming By Eric Leikin Samantha Tirthdas Kieran Watkins The European Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) – which is at the heart of the EU’s effort to address critical raw materials strategic...
Aug 17, 2023 CE marking recognition extended “indefinitely” for certain products – what does the future hold for UKCA marking? By Andrew Austin Emily Fowler Tom Byham On 1 August 2023, the UK Government announced an “indefinite” extension to the recognition of CE marking for certain products placed on...
Jun 19, 2023 Fourth EU-U.S. Trade and Technology Council summit: the transatlantic partnership shows first achievements By Natalie Pettinger Kearney Pablo Artero Lines Renea Kamenjasevic Following the launch of the EU-U.S. Trade and Technology Council (TTC) on 15 June 2021, both jurisdictions have maintained intensive...
May 02, 2023 WTO dispute settlement update: Frozen Fries put the MPIA to the test By Lorand Bartels Fabian Bickel Ioana-Virginia Motoc The WTO dispute settlement system, consisting of ad hoc panels and a permanent Appellate Body, was once considered the “crown jewel” of...
Apr 18, 2023 UK businesses can benefit from free trade agreements … if they know how to use them By Iona Crawford Martin McElwee Lorand Bartels The past few years have been volatile for international trade and those who rely on it for their businesses’ success. UK traders in...
Nov 24, 2022 The UK Steel Safeguards Saga Update: India’s retaliatory measures By Cara Carr Fabian Bickel Ioana-Virginia Motoc Introduction The controversy surrounding UK steel safeguards has taken yet another turn with India confirming that it will impose...
Oct 03, 2022 India’s trade foray into the Middle East By Lorand Bartels Vasuda Sinha Abhilasha Vij After only 88 days of negotiations, India and the United Arab Emirates (the UAE) signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement...
Aug 02, 2022 Two UK government reports highlight progress needed for the success of the UK life sciences industry (and its regulator) By Harriet Hanks Two UK government reports highlight where progress is needed for the UK life sciences industry (and its regulator) In summary: Two recent...
Jun 27, 2022 Algerian trade cut off with Spain: Spanish companies with interests in Algeria should take measures to manage their risks By Noiana Marigo Lluís Paradell Trius Marta García Bel Gregorio Pettazzi Mohamed Bouzagou Ouali +2 more... Show less Executive summary Algeria’s measure to cut off trade with Spain – in response to Spain’s green light to the Morocco-backed autonomy plan...
Jun 20, 2022 Northern Ireland Protocol Bill published By Anthony Parry The UK Government has now published its draft Northern Ireland Protocol Bill (“the Bill”) which is intended to provide powers to disapply...
Jun 15, 2022 British Sugar legal briefing By Lorand Bartels Francesca Triggs Fabian Bickel On 24 February 2022 the High Court ruled on the Secretary of State for International Trade’s (the Trade Minister) decision to remove...
May 23, 2022 UK announces bill to amend Northern Ireland Protocol By Anthony Parry When we last looked at the Northern Ireland protocol saga the UK was looking at invoking Article 16 of the protocol to suspend some if...