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 It has recently withdrawn from the European Union in what has become famously known as the Brexit-split.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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Nov
29
2016
UK Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT): Dismissal Can Be Fair Despite Final Warning Being Inappropriate Katten
Nov
29
2016
Autumn Statement - UK Employment Issues Katten
Nov
29
2016
Great Expectations: Hermes Joins Fray on UK Executive Pay Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
29
2016
Christmas on Credit - UK Personal Insolvencies Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
28
2016
Patents – A Novel and Inventive Approach to Brexit? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
27
2016
UK Corporate Update: Looking to 2017 Vedder Price
Nov
25
2016
UK Labor: Brake on Executive Pay? More on Employee Representation on Boards Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
25
2016
Consultation on Issue of Caste and UK Equality Act 2010 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
24
2016
UK Autumn Statement: Salary Sacrifice and Termination Payments Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
24
2016
Confirmation of Non-UK Domiciliaries Changes in the UK Autumn Statement McDermott Will & Emery
Nov
23
2016
UK Employee Shareholder Status Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
23
2016
Budgeting for UK Employee Healthcare Costs Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
23
2016
What Relief – No More Changes to UK Pensions Tax Relief (and No More Autumn Statements)! Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
22
2016
Balance of Power in UK – Right Deal or Best Deal? New Administration Procedure for Housing Sector Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
22
2016
UK Time Out: Trustee Cannot Appeal Prohibition From Acting as Pension Plan Trustee Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
21
2016
UK Employment Appeals Tribunal: Refusing Rest Breaks without Saying No Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
17
2016
Chancellor Vos of English High Court Looks to Post-Brexit Future re: Insolvency Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
17
2016
In UK, Marshalling Allows Individuals to Benefit from Agricultural Charges Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
17
2016
November 2016 UK Immigration Update Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
16
2016
Update On UK and EU Securities Financing Transactions Regulation Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
16
2016
UK Court of Appeal Ruling Opens Way for Brand Owners to Prosecute Infringers Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
15
2016
Disrupting the Disruptors: Expensive News for App-based "Gig Economy" as Uber Loses Drivers' Claim Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Nov
15
2016
Brexit and Supplemental Protection Certificates: Hope for Best but Plan for Worst Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Nov
15
2016
UK Consumer Price Inflation: Confusion Reigns on CPI? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
14
2016
Bridging the Week: November 7 to 11 and November 14, 2016 (Spoofer Pleads; Pre-Hedging Futures Blocks; Form 40 and Reg AT Again; President Trump) [VIDEO] Katten
Nov
14
2016
UK's FCA Publishes Consultation on Future Mission Katten
Nov
14
2016
English Court of Appeal: Caution For Freezing Orders Obtained Without Full Disclosure Horwood Marcus & Berk Chartered
Nov
14
2016
UK Treasury Committee Publishes FCA Letter on Asset Management, Financial Services and Passporting in Post-Brexit Environment Katten
Nov
14
2016
Brexit: What’s Ahead? Let the Games Begin Foley & Lardner LLP
Nov
11
2016
Brexit Produces New Problems for Enforcing Judgments in Europe Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Nov
10
2016
The Insolvency of UK Agents- When Agency Agreements are Irrevocable Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
10
2016
Equal Pay Day in the UK – It’s Time To Close the Gap Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
10
2016
Brexit By Numbers: Impact on Restructuring and Insolvency Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
9
2016
UK Parliament: Why President Lincoln Was Wrong About House Divided (At Least In UK) Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Nov
9
2016
UK FCA Identifies that Many Consumer Cannot Access the Financial Services They Need K&L Gates
Nov
9
2016
UK High Court Rejects UK Government’s Use of Prerogative Powers to Trigger Brexit Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
8
2016
Article 50 and Parliament Authority: Brexit means…..? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
8
2016
UK Employee Classification: Uber Drivers Uber Happy McDermott Will & Emery
Nov
7
2016
Brexit: Challenges to IP Contracts - Part 12 [VIDEO] Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Nov
7
2016
UK Copyright Infringement: ‘Fair Dealing’ in Digital World Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
7
2016
Brexit, Exit from Brexit and Loss of British Privileges as Legal Consequence Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
7
2016
Brexit Update and Third Country Passporting Implications: 'Breality Check' Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
6
2016
UK Government Must Consult Parliament Before Triggering Withdrawal From European Union, Court Rules Katten
Nov
5
2016
HM Treasury Responds to Consultation on Implementation of UCITS V in UK Katten
Nov
4
2016
Brexit: Trademark Law and What to Watch For - Part 11 [VIDEO] Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Nov
4
2016
Brexit: A Brexit/Corporate Tax Mini Primer - Part 10 [VIDEO] Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Nov
4
2016
UK Corporate Governance: Ethnic Diversity of Boards Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
4
2016
UK Currency Comptroller Curry Emphasizes Fintech Charter Will Not Involve Regulatory Relief, Rejects “Sandbox” Approach to Financial Innovation Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
4
2016
Brexit: Why the Fintech Industry Should Be Watching Closely - Part 9 [VIDEO] Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Nov
4
2016
Brexit Update: New Uncertainty UK High Court of Justice Ruling McDermott Will & Emery
 

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