Being compliant with export control and sanctions legislation is of great importance for companies engaged in international trade as violation of this legislation can lead to severe penalties as well as reputational damage. Companies should therefore be well aware of the risks related to export control and sanctions and take measures to mitigate these risks....Read More
From 1 January 2021 the United Kingdom (UK) operates a full, external border as sovereign nation. While the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (UK-EU TCA) facilitates trade between the UK and the EU on some topics, businesses are nevertheless confronted with barriers to trade (please also see our previous blog). Recognizing the impact of the...Read More
Four years after the Brexit referendum, the EU and the UK have finally reached an agreement. The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (“UK-EU TCA”) comes as a relief for many businesses. While the agreement still needs approval of the European Parliament and the Member States, the agreement is already applicable as of the 1st of...Read More
