United Kingdom

Often referred to as the UK or Great Britain, the United Kingdom is a sovereign country located in Western Europe. The United Kingdom encompasses the island of Great Britain, the Northeastern portion of Ireland, and several smaller islands. Apart from the land-border it shares with Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom is surrounded by the North Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, the Celtic Sea, and the English Channel. It has the 12th largest coastline in the world.

The UK is a constitutional monarchy and is governed by a parliamentary democracy. Queen Elizabeth has been the reigning monarch since 1952, giving her the title of the longest serving head of the state. The capital city is London, which has a population of over 10 million residents. It is a global city and major financial centre not only in the country, but worldwide as well. The United Kingdom is comprised of four countries including: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

The UK has sovereignty over 17 territories which includes three Crown Dependencies and fourteen overseas territories. The UK is governed under the monarch, and the Constitution is uncodified consisting mainly of statutes, international treatises, judge-made law, case law, and the constitutional conventions.

The UK is a member of the United Nations Security Council. It is also a standing member of NATO, G7 Finance Ministers, the G7 Forum, the Commonwealth of Nations, Council of Europe. WTO, OECD, and OSCE. It has recently withdrawn from the European Union in what has become famously known as the Brexit-split. The UK also has a “special relationship” with the United States and a close partnership with France, as the nation shares nuclear weapon technologies with both countries.

The UK has a highly diversified economy, with its GDP coming mainly from the service sector. It’s economy is greatly driven by the banking/financial sector, pharmaceuticals, international trade, and tourism. The aerospace industry is highly profitable for the UK, as is the motorsports industry, and agriculture industry. The British pound is one of the most highly used forms of currency as the UK deals with so many international partners in trade and import/export transactions.

The National Law Review covers a number of cases, litigation, and news stories from the UK. M&A transactions, ICO and bitcoin transactions, and the banking industry/financial sector; including the UK Financial Conduct Authority. The National Law Review also covers cases from the Employment Tribunal on cases involving wrongful termination, discrimination, and harassment. Visitors to the National Law Review will also find various news stories and new legislation post-Brexit, including the impending General Data Protection Regulation which will become effective in May of 2018. From news, to financial services, to litigation in the United Kingdom, visitors to the National Law Review will always find the latest content online.

Custom text Title Organization
Mar
18
2024
Cadwalader Climate (March 18, 2024) Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Mar
18
2024
Companies House Reforms Begin to Bite on 4 March 2024 Katten
Mar
14
2024
UK Law Commission Publishes Draft Digital Assets Bill and Call for Evidence on Digital Assets in Private International Law Katten
Mar
13
2024
United Kingdom | Migration Advisory Committee Recommends 21 Occupations on New Immigration Salary List Berry Appleman & Leiden
Mar
13
2024
Europe: Why Are Firms Currently Focusing on Derivatives Post Trade Reporting? K&L Gates
Mar
12
2024
(mis)Conduct, Money & Reputation | Sarah Bates, The Eighth Day, Investment Nimbyism [PODCAST] Katten
Mar
11
2024
Quick Guide to Administration (UK) Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
11
2024
OFSI Publishes Policy Principles for Licence Applications Relating to Designated Individuals Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mar
11
2024
Members Voluntary Arrangements (MVLs) – Update Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
11
2024
Arbitrator Bias: The English Commercial Court Offers Further Guidance on Disqualification of Arbitrators K&L Gates
Mar
11
2024
UK Business Immigration: Skilled Worker Visa Salary Hike on 4 April 2024 – What Employers Need to Know Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
8
2024
UK Spring Budget 2024 Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Mar
8
2024
Change to Non-Domicile Tax Regime Forms Part of UK Spring Budget 2024 Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
7
2024
The UK Regulator Writes to Asset Manager CEOs Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Mar
7
2024
Can Open Justice Be Too Open? A Review of Proposals to Provide Non-Parties Greater Access to Court Documents in England & Wales Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
6
2024
UK Tax Round Up February 2024 Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
5
2024
Additional Caution Required for Insolvency Practitioners Relying on Companies House Filings (UK) Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
5
2024
Data Breach Claims: Litigation with 750 Years of History Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
5
2024
Regulation Round Up – February 2024 Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
4
2024
English High Court Decision in Relation to Sanction of Fürst Part 26A Restructuring Plan Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mar
4
2024
BRIDGING BORDERS: FCC and UK Unite to Combat Robocalls and Robotexts, Safeguarding Consumer Privacy Troutman Amin, LLP
Mar
4
2024
UK ICO Issues Enforcement Notice and Warning to UK Home Office Hunton Andrews Kurth
Mar
2
2024
Global Regulatory Update for March 2024 Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Mar
1
2024
Consumer Duty Implementation: Good Practice and Areas for Improvement Proskauer Rose LLP
Feb
29
2024
ICO Publishes Guidance on Content Moderation Hunton Andrews Kurth
Feb
29
2024
FTC Announces $16.5 Million Settlement Against UK Service Provider and Ban from Selling Browsing Data for Advertising Purposes Hunton Andrews Kurth
Feb
29
2024
UK Signs Hague 2019: New Clarity For Enforcement Of Choice Of Court Clauses In Finance Documents Proskauer Rose LLP
Feb
29
2024
Harmful Gender Stereotypes or a Double Standard? Calvin Klein and GIRLvsCANCER Ads Banned in the UK Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Feb
29
2024
ICO Orders Companies to Cease Using Facial Recognition Technology and Fingerprint Scanning to Monitor Attendance Hunton Andrews Kurth
Feb
29
2024
Navigating the Regulatory Maze: Understanding the ASA Ruling re. Supreme CBD Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Feb
28
2024
Government Response to Consultation on Building Safety Levy Suggests it May Not Just Apply to ‘Higher-Risk Buildings’ in England Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Feb
28
2024
When the ET Won’t Bite Back – Limits on Strike Out-Powers (UK) Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Feb
27
2024
American Cousins: HMRC Revisits Anson Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Feb
26
2024
Western Governments Impose Range of New Russia Sanctions with Focus on Sanctions Evaders Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Feb
23
2024
Navigating Shifting Legal Landscapes: Implications of Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco’s Address to Oxford University on Artificial Intelligence Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Feb
22
2024
The UK’s Banking Regulator Reports on Its Review of the Ring-Fencing Regime Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Feb
22
2024
United Kingdom | Ukrainians Eligible For 18-Month Stay Extensions Berry Appleman & Leiden
Feb
22
2024
Generative AI - Data Privacy's Friend or Foe? Katten
Feb
22
2024
UK Company Restructuring Plans: What is Next After Adler? K&L Gates
Feb
22
2024
When the Employment Tribunal Bites Back (and When it Doesn’t) (UK) Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Feb
22
2024
Revisions to Statutory Dismissal and Re-Engagement Code Provide Welcome Simplification (UK) Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Feb
22
2024
Food for Thought – Can UK Gig Economy Workers Go on Strike? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Feb
21
2024
Demystifying the Athlete Biological Passport Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Feb
21
2024
Inside the English Premier League’s Latest Media Rights Deal: What does it tell us about the current state of play of the market? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Feb
21
2024
Now the Work Begins: What’s Next for Women’s Football in 2024? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Feb
19
2024
Finance Bill 2023-2024 Introduces Changes to REIT Rules Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Feb
19
2024
Regulation: Australian Banks Expect to Reduce Exposure to Industries Affected by Climate-Risk Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Feb
19
2024
Disclosure: FCA Proposes Regulation of Investment Firm Sustainability Claims Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Feb
16
2024
The ENRC Saga – Not Just a UK Concern Bracewell LLP
Feb
16
2024
Is Your Property Affected by the Building Safety Act? Katten
 

NLR Logo

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up to receive our free e-Newsbulletins

 

Sign Up for e-NewsBulletins