The political slogan coined by Theresa May 'No deal is better than a bad deal' has taken hold in discussions on Brexit. Although this option was not aired during the EU referendum campaign, it now has … [Read more...] about What does no-deal Brexit mean?
GATT Article XXIV (Article 24) under the spotlight
Article XXIV (also referred to as Article 24) of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) recently came into focus when Conservative Party leadership candidate and potential future UK Prime … [Read more...] about GATT Article XXIV (Article 24) under the spotlight
What is the Customs Union?
As we continue to navigate the uncertainty that Brexit brings to trade, it's essential to understand what the Customs Union is and how the current landscape could change if and when the UK departs … [Read more...] about What is the Customs Union?
Parliament gets its teeth into the Brexit debate
Yesterday, MPs kicked off five days of debate on whether or not to accept the terms of the Brexit deal negotiated by the government. The action yesterday (4 December) centred around two main … [Read more...] about Parliament gets its teeth into the Brexit debate
The hard realities of the EU Withdrawal Agreement
After being held in contempt of Parliament for failing to make available the Attorney-General's advice on the EU Withdrawal Agreement, the government has finally published it. That Legal … [Read more...] about The hard realities of the EU Withdrawal Agreement
Can the UK unilaterally reverse out of Brexit under Article 50?
Advocate General Campos Sánchez-Bordona has this morning given his opinion to CJEU in the Wightman case regarding whether UK can unilaterally withdraw notice of its intention to leave the UK under … [Read more...] about Can the UK unilaterally reverse out of Brexit under Article 50?