Why did the government scrap the OST?

What are the tax issues arising from companies having to restructure functions and supply chains as a result of Brexit?

If the United Kingdom were to vote to leave the European Union on 23 June 2016, would British citizens lose their right to move freely across Europe and would citizens from the rest of Europe lose their right to free movement into the United Kingdom? Or, is free movement of European citizens here to stay in some form, whatever the outcome of the vote?

What are the implications of Brexit for the UK insurance and reinsurance markets in the short term and beyond?

How will UK fund managers market their funds in the European Union following Brexit?

How will Brexit impact trademark owners?

Will Brexit see choppier waters for the maritime sector?

What are the implications of Brexit for employment law in England and Wales?

On 23 June 2016 the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. What are the immigration implications of this historic decision and what happens next?

The Brexit shambles continues apace, with meetings this week between the new UK Brexit secretary, Dominic Raab, and the EU’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier. It is thought that the main topic of conversation will be the EU’s scornful view of May’s white paper and its many problematic elements. And while you’re trying to keep up with the Brexit machinations, you also need to keep an eye on the commercial world – let us help, with this week’s selection of curated business news.

Following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s admittance into hospital, in a government briefing earlier this week Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab claimed it is too early to consider how the UK will exit the current coronavirus lockdown. As the UK heads into the Easter bank holiday weekend and nears the end of its third week in lockdown, here are the top news stories from the business and legal world.

Keeping up with news affecting the business and legal world can be daunting on an ‘ordinary’ day or week, so this week’s commercial round-up is designed to pick out some of the most relevant, important and pressing issues that are facing the business and legal world as we speak.

While aspiring lawyers are not expected to know absolutely everything about the law, one key skill that law firms are seeking in their future trainees is commercial awareness; which is why we have collated some of the week’s most important updates all in one place. It is vital that you have a solid grasp on how the business and legal worlds are currently faring in the current climate and can apply this knowledge in your training contract applications and interviews.

What could Brexit mean for the UK energy sector, including Hinkley Point C, the oil and gas industries, and skilled EU workers in Britain? 

LCN discusses the commercial and tech law implications of Brexit with Cooley partner Mark Deem.