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 It has recently withdrawn from the European Union in what has become famously known as the Brexit-split.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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Aug
10
2018
No Contractual Duty Owed to Customers by Banks when Conducting FCA Review into IRHPs Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
9
2018
UK Real Property Beneficial Ownership Register – Draft Legislation Published Katten
Aug
9
2018
Proposed Land Ownership Register for Non-UK Entities Expected in 2021 McDermott Will & Emery
Aug
7
2018
AIM Corporate Governance from 28 September 2018 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
7
2018
Sweating the small stuff – proposed expansion of gender pay reporting regime Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
7
2018
FCA’s Anti-Money Laundering Report highlights focus on firms’ financial crime controls Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
6
2018
20 million to one – the FIFA eWorld Cup Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
6
2018
Mind the gap – tips for your next gender pay report Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
6
2018
As Consumers Express Concerns Over Cybersecurity, Automakers and Public Officials Address Cybersecurity Strategy Foley & Lardner LLP
Aug
3
2018
AFME and ISDA Publish Paper on Brexit Contractual Continuity Issues in OTC Derivatives Katten
Aug
2
2018
Top International News in Chemical Policy and Regulation: August 2,2018 - Europe and United Kingdom Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Aug
2
2018
UKIPO Reveals Plan to Convert EU Trademarks to UK Register Post-Brexit Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Jul
31
2018
Sam Warburton’s retirement from rugby union. What will the sport learn from this? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
29
2018
HM Treasury Publishes Draft Version of the EEA Passport Rights Regulations 2018 Katten
Jul
27
2018
Bank of England and PRA Publish Their Approach to Temporary Permissions Regime and Temporary Recognition Regime Katten
Jul
27
2018
UK Considers Introducing E10 Fuel To Help Reach Emissions Goals Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jul
27
2018
Insolvency Professionals – you need to know about this!! – proposals to increase the powers of The Pensions Regulator (“TPR”) may have an adverse impact on rescues and deter companies and their directors from seeking insolvency advice Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
26
2018
SFO Carries out 30 Property Raids as Part of Criminal Investigations – Over Triple the Number the Year Before Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jul
26
2018
Germany Provides Draft of Brexit Implementation Act Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
25
2018
U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office Imposes Maximum Fine on Facebook Polsinelli PC
Jul
25
2018
Commercial Court upholds ISDA English jurisdiction clause over Italian jurisdiction clause in finance agreement Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
24
2018
Aston Villa Football Club stay on the field Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
24
2018
UK Court Rules a Suspect in a Criminal Investigation has Reasonable Expectation it will be Kept Private Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jul
24
2018
UK Law Commission: Smart Contract Research K&L Gates
Jul
23
2018
UK Government Issues “Statement of Intent” to Address Post-Brexit Status of EU Nationals Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jul
20
2018
Preparing for the Withdrawal of the UK from the EU Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
19
2018
BHS CVA: landlords win on penalties Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
18
2018
UK to Tax Real Estate Capital Gains of Non-UK Investors Katten
Jul
18
2018
Compliance Prevents Corporate Casualties in Trade Wars Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
18
2018
Sleepovers and the NMW – clarity at last for the UK care sector Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
18
2018
FCA and PRA Consider Crypto-Assets Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
17
2018
Is it time for Estate Agents to “move-on”? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
16
2018
2018 Corporate Governance Code Published Today Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
16
2018
Post GDPR Rise in Data-Related Complaints and Data Breach Notifications Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
16
2018
Reducing UK holiday pay principles to individual contract terms Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
 

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