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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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What is the Brussels Effect?

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Does global regulatory compliance feel like a moving target? For many organizations, staying ahead of the curve is not just advantageous – it's essential. Information about what regulations impact your organization and how to...more

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New roads to Brussels - Commission revamps approach to Member State referrals

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On 26 March 2021, the European Commission (“Commission”) has, without any public consultation, published its new guidance on accepting merger referrals from Member States under Article 22 of the European Merger Regulation...more

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Brexit: Implications for Dispute Resolution

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Brexit has well and truly arrived, and while the trade agreement that was reached on Christmas Eve 2020 is undoubtedly a very significant development in terms of the future relationship between the United Kingdom and European...more

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EU FOREX Broker Faces Proceedings in Czech Courts Brought by "Consumer" Client Following EU Opinion

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Individuals who act outside their trade or profession when instructing brokers to execute FOREX contracts on their behalf must be regarded as "consumers" for the purposes of the Recast Brussels Regulation, according to a...more

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Jurisdictional Gateways Following The EU Getaway

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In a recent judgment the Court of Appeal in Kaefer Aislamientos SA de CV v AMS Drilling Mexico SA de CV & Ors [2019] EWCA Civ 10 clarified the three-stage test which must be applied by the Court when determining an...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: August 2018

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Antitrust and Competition - Best Practices Code for State aid control adopted by the European Commission - On 16 July 2018, the European Commission adopted a Code of Best Practices for the conduct of State aid control...more

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New ISDA Master Agreement (French Law) Brings Changes for EU OTC Derivatives Market

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The Situation: English law-governed documents have largely dominated the European swaps and derivatives markets since the landmark ISDA Master Agreement was published in 1987. The Development: The International Swaps and...more

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Limits of non-exclusive jurisdiction

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A non-exclusive jurisdiction clause in favour of the English courts meant that the English court had no discretion to stay its proceedings or decline jurisdiction pending the outcome of related proceedings in a non-EU Member...more

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Brexit Considerations for Business Contracts

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With just over a year to Brexit, slated for 11.00 p.m. on 29 March 2019, it is time to ensure that your house is in order contractually. By ensuring that your business contracts are in the best possible shape and...more

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Restructuring and Insolvency Bulletin Issue 2 - 2017: Focus on schemes of arrangement: recent key judicial decisions

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Schemes of arrangement remain a popular tool for companies to reach a compromise with their creditors and effect complex multi-jurisdictional restructurings. In this article, we highlight a number of recent judicial decisions...more

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How Will Court of Appeal Decision in Sabbagh v Khoury and others Affect Future Article 6(1) Cases?

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The Brussels Regulation provides for an exception to the general rule that a claimant must sue a defendant in the EU Member State where the defendant is domiciled. The exception allows a claimant to sue a defendant where a...more

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Rebalancing the Law on Asymmetric Jurisdiction Clauses

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The English High Court has held that asymmetric jurisdiction clauses are exclusive jurisdiction clauses for the purposes of the Recast Brussels Regulation (the Recast Regulation). Where claims are issued by disputing...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: February

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On 1 January 2017, the torch of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union (“EU”) was passed from Slovakia to Malta. The Presidency rotates every six months between the EU Member States, but continuity is guaranteed...more

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"Key Takeaways: Antitrust Law and Policies — From Brussels to Washington, DC: The Atlantic Divide?"

On October 21, 2016, Skadden presented a seminar titled “Antitrust Law and Policies From Brussels to Washington, D.C.: The Atlantic Divide?” in Brussels. Former DG Competition Director General Sir Philip Lowe gave the keynote...more

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