The European Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) – which is at the heart of the EU’s effort to address critical raw materials strategic...
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On 1 August 2023, the UK Government announced an “indefinite” extension to the recognition of CE marking for certain products placed on...
Following the launch of the EU-U.S. Trade and Technology Council (TTC) on 15 June 2021, both jurisdictions have maintained intensive...
The WTO dispute settlement system, consisting of ad hoc panels and a permanent Appellate Body, was once considered the “crown jewel” of...
The past few years have been volatile for international trade and those who rely on it for their businesses’ success. UK traders in...
Introduction The controversy surrounding UK steel safeguards has taken yet another turn with India confirming that it will impose...
After only 88 days of negotiations, India and the United Arab Emirates (the UAE) signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement...
Two UK government reports highlight where progress is needed for the UK life sciences industry (and its regulator) In summary: Two recent...
Executive summary Algeria’s measure to cut off trade with Spain – in response to Spain’s green light to the Morocco-backed autonomy plan...
The UK Government has now published its draft Northern Ireland Protocol Bill (“the Bill”) which is intended to provide powers to disapply...
On 24 February 2022 the High Court ruled on the Secretary of State for International Trade’s (the Trade Minister) decision to remove...
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...