“The focus of the insurance industry should be on culture (including tone at the top, conflicts of interest management, and remuneration practices), disclosure of information to clients (particularly in terms of the nature and extent of the disclosures and how these are presented to customers), product oversight and governance (specifically in relation to documented policies […]
The words ‘no deal’ are a prevalent occurrence in recent Brexit rumours. It’s also true that this seems to mean different things to different people. If current Brexit talks end with a no deal, which is likely on the cards, what do you think would be the legal ramifications, for example what would happen in […]
As part of A&O’s 2017 Annual Review, ‘Leading in Uncertain Times’, its ‘Perspectives on Brexit’ report considers some of the key questions for Allen & Overy and its clients regarding a UK exit from the EU. The A&O website reads: “With the negotiations gaining momentum, we have focused this report on three main issues: the future of EU/UK trade, […]
An article written on trade, commercial law and litigation, by leading expert Philip Lee Whilst my title is Managing Partner I am not convinced I fulfil that role. My colleagues, who are heads of their various departments, do an amazing job at managing their own departments. What I try to focus on is providing […]
Below we have a short Q&A with Ogier Partner, Daniel Richards, who discusses The International Stock Exchange. As we are into the latter half of 2017, Daniel speaks on the development of the Exchange over the last 12 months and where opportunities have arisen, most notably as a result of Market Abuse Regulation and further […]
Barristers have warned that the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill’s approach to ‘bringing rights home’ is a recipe for confusion and puts the rights of UK citizens at risk. The Bill adopts EU law in to UK statute, but the legal status of a number of corresponding rights that come from treaties is still unclear and […]
Alison Horner, VAT partner at MHA MacIntyre Hudson, below discusses the UK government’s recent moves on customs duty. This announcement is a very bold step from the UK government, especially given the EU’s public stance on the single market and the clear message that Brexit means an exit from the associated free trade arrangements. But […]
Professor Patrick Minford believes scrapping tariffs could lead to a huge boost as the European Council could delay #Brexit talks in October if not enough progress is made.
Prime Minister, Theresa May, has confirmed that following Brexit and the implementation of the Repeal Bill, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) will no longer have jurisdiction over UK courts, making the Supreme Court the 'ultimate arbiter' of UK law. Emma Stevens, Solicitor at law firm Coffin Mew, told Lawyer Monthly: “A key consideration for […]
Last week the UK government stated it did not want to establish any border posts between the republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, creating a manned EU – UK border. The UK’s new position paper on Brexit has suggested a ‘new customs partnership’ or a ‘highly streamlined customs arrangement.’ Critics involved in the Brexit proposals […]
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