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 It has recently withdrawn from the European Union in what has become famously known as the Brexit-split.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.

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Sep
25
2023
United Nations Releases First Global Stocktake on Parties’ Achievements Under the Paris Agreement Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Sep
25
2023
UK Independent Green Taxonomy Advisory Group Publishes Advice and Guidance on Green Taxonomy Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Sep
25
2023
The UK ICO Publishes Opinion on UK Government’s Assessment of Adequacy for the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF Hunton Andrews Kurth
Sep
25
2023
Two Reminders of The Importance of Clear Drafting: PA(GI) & Drax Proskauer Rose LLP
Sep
22
2023
FCA’s Introduction of a Gateway for Firms to Approve Financial Promotions Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Sep
22
2023
Laying the Groundwork on Foreign Sovereign Immunity Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Sep
22
2023
BlueCrest – The Upper Tribunal Considers The Salaried Member Rules Proskauer Rose LLP
Sep
21
2023
BREAKING: UK-U.S. Data Bridge Finalized Hunton Andrews Kurth
Sep
21
2023
Global Regulatory Update for September 2023 Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Sep
19
2023
UK Announces Plans to Publish Sustainability Disclosure Standards by July 2024 Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Sep
18
2023
FCA Publishes Expectations on the Travel Rule for UK Cryptoasset Businesses Katten
Sep
18
2023
The Post-Brexit Future of the UK’s Securitisation Regime Takes Shape Katten
Sep
18
2023
Katten and Reputation Consultancy Lansons Debut Podcast Series on Misconduct in Financial Services [Podcast] Katten
Sep
15
2023
CFIUS Upcoming/New Filing: BAE Systems, Inc.; BAE Systems, plc and Aerospace business of Ball Corporation Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Sep
15
2023
The UK Introduces Repayment Concessions for Residential Mortgages Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Sep
13
2023
ICO and NCSC Sign Joint Memorandum of Understanding for Information Sharing Hunton Andrews Kurth
Sep
13
2023
UK Financial Promotion Rules for Cryptoassets: Longer Implementation Period for Certain Requirements Proskauer Rose LLP
Sep
13
2023
Regulating Influencer Marketing: A Comparative Analysis of Laws Across the World Foley & Lardner LLP
Sep
12
2023
UK Trade Mark and Design Reform Consultation K&L Gates
Sep
12
2023
No Breach Too Small: OFSI Reports First Breach of UK’s Russian Sanctions Regulations Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Sep
7
2023
FCA Investigates Bank Account Closures, Including for PEP Customers Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Sep
7
2023
France and UK Announce Roadmap to Boost Biodiversity Credit Market Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Sep
7
2023
UK Climate Change Committee’s 2023 Progress Report Urges Action to Meet Climate Targets Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Sep
6
2023
A Rise in DSARs: Why Can Data Subject Access Requests Be Such a Burden? Vedder Price
Aug
31
2023
Changes to Trading Rules Now Effective Under New Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Aug
31
2023
Windsor Framework: Deadline for Businesses to Register for New Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme Approaches Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
29
2023
Gotta Have [good] Faith Katten
Aug
29
2023
‘Eating Crowe’: UK Accounting Firm Found Incompetent Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Aug
25
2023
Joint Statement Published on Data Scraping and the Protection of Privacy Hunton Andrews Kurth
Aug
22
2023
New UK Employer Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment to Be Watered Down Vedder Price
Aug
21
2023
UK Business Immigration: Major Hike in Illegal Working Penalties from January 2024 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
20
2023
Tokenised Funds – Key UK Regulatory Considerations Proskauer Rose LLP
Aug
17
2023
Tips for Dissenting Stakeholders Challenging a Cram Down (or Up) Katten
Aug
17
2023
Proposed Bill Would Amend the Arms Export Control Act and Establish AUKUS Advisor and Task Force: 3 Highlights Blank Rome LLP
Aug
17
2023
July 2023 Meeting of UK Chemicals Stakeholder Forum Includes Update on UK REACH Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Aug
16
2023
UK Calls for Data on Nanomaterials in Cosmetics Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Aug
15
2023
UK Business Immigration: EU Settlement Scheme Enhancements Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
14
2023
U.S. and UK Announce Partnership on Clean Energy Transition Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Aug
14
2023
UK Government General Licence Reduces Breadth of Recent Sanctions-Related Legal Advisory Services Ban Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Aug
14
2023
UK Court Grapples with Cryptocurrency Preservation and Enforcement Issues Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Aug
13
2023
A Step Closer to a Global Reporting Standard for Corporate Sustainability Disclosures Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
12
2023
LPAs 101 – Back to Basics Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Aug
12
2023
Basel Committee Issues Guidance on Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Aug
12
2023
UK Rules on Margin Requirements for Non-Centrally Cleared Derivatives Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Aug
10
2023
UK Real Estate Ownership and The Implications of The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act K&L Gates
Aug
10
2023
Non-Competes: Movement on both sides of the Atlantic Katten
Aug
10
2023
(UK) Litigation Funding in Insolvency – Where Does PACAAR leave us? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
10
2023
Next Steps in the Proposed Replacement of the UK Securitisation Regulation Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Aug
9
2023
UK Regulator Raises Concerns over the Sustainability-Linked Loans Market, Including Potential Greenwashing Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Aug
8
2023
What Drives Progress in Information Governance (And Why Does It Matter)? K&L Gates
 

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