Brexit

The end of the UK/EU transition period on 31 December 2020 and the conclusion of the parties’ Trade and Cooperation Agreement mark an end to the UK’s membership of the European Union’s internal market and customs union (other than in Northern Ireland) and the beginning of a new relationship between the UK and EU.

The new relationship is not, and will not, be static. Businesses and individuals will be impacted both by the agreement and the future agreements for which it provides. Together these will result in significant and increasing legal divergences between the UK and the European Economic Area affecting all sectors of business activity as well as the rights and obligations of the parties’ nationals.

Since the EU Referendum in June 2016, we have used our in-depth knowledge, experience and contacts with key stakeholders in Brussels and London to assist our clients across most key sectors to navigate the many actual or potential challenges that may arise post-Brexit. Businesses and individuals need to be agile in developing a reflex as to the full impact of Brexit and now the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. As the UK and EU realign and work together in future, our cross-departmental Brexit working group is on hand to help you address the many diverse and uncertain legal, practical and strategic issues that may arise for you and your business.

Alongside this bespoke work, we will continue to give you access to insights which address both the general legal and public policy impact of how the UK and EU’s relationship develops in these times of significant change, and focused forensic analysis to help you get to the heart of what is important for you.

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UK financial services industry: operating in the EU after Brexit

The United Kingdom is no longer a member of the European Union. After three years of settling the departure terms, the negotiation of future terms finally begins.

European Union citizens’ rights post-Brexit

Since the result of the European Union (EU) referendum in June 2016, one of the biggest concerns for European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss citizens (collectively referred to here as EU nationals) and businesses that employ them, is what their status will be post-Brexit.

Brexit tax: VAT – The final countdown

The European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill received royal assent on Friday 24 January 2020 and yesterday the European Parliament overwhelmingly approved the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement (WA), confirming the UK’s departure from the EU on Friday 31 January 2020 at 11pm (Brexit Date).

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