The UK exited the EU on 31 January 2020. The UK/EU Withdrawal Agreement is in force and gives effect to a transition period until 31st December 2020 during which time EU law continues to apply in and in relation to the UK and the UK continues to be part of the EU Single Market and Customs Union. The Withdrawal Agreement has been implemented into UK law by the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 which amended the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. Under the amended 2018 Act, direct EU legislation will continue to apply in UK domestic law after the end of the transition period unless and until it is amended or revoked by UK regulations made under that amended Act.
During the remainder of 2020, the UK and the EU will negotiate a trade agreement with the aim of bringing such an agreement into force by the end of the transition period. The transition period also gives businesses further time to prepare for the changes that will occur at the end of 2020 when the UK ceases to be part of the EU Single Market and Customs Union.
Our Brexit resources include over 30 practice group and sector briefings, practical tools for businesses and various videos. These can be accessed via the links below. We have a team of contacts who can discuss the subject directly with you and offer further guidance. If this would be helpful, please do get in touch with one of our team.
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Brexit update -30 January 2020
Partner Sally Shorthose and Sir Ivan Rogers have a conversation about the UK transitioning out of the EU post Brexit.
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Brexit update -2 August 2019
Partner Richard Eccles and Partner Sally Shorthose provide an update on the recent political developments and how a no-deal Brexit might affect UK Businesses.
Brexit & Competition Law update - 20 May 2019
Partner Richard Eccles and Associate Ariane Le Strat discuss the current situation of Brexit and Competition Law.
Brexit update - 19 March 2019
Partners Sally Shorthose and Richard Eccles provide an update on the recent political developments and the likelihood of a no-deal Brexit.
How to prepare for a no-deal Brexit: supply chains and commercial contracts (March 2019)
In the first of this series of short videos, partners Sally Shorthose and Richard Eccles provide guidance as to how businesses can manage key commercial issues in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
How to prepare for a no-deal Brexit: IP and software distribution (March 2019)
In the second of this series of short videos, partners Sally Shorthose and Richard Eccles provide guidance as to how businesses can manage key commercial issues in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
How to prepare for a no-deal Brexit: employee issues and data protection (March 2019)
In the third of this series of short videos, partners Sally Shorthose and Richard Eccles provide guidance as to how businesses can manage key commercial issues in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
How to prepare for a no-deal Brexit: Does Brexit equal frustration? (March 2019)
In the fourth of this series of short videos, associate Priyan Meewella gives a summary of the European Medical Agency's claim that Brexit constituted frustration and the implications for commercial contracts.
How to prepare for a no-deal Brexit: trade & customs (March 2019)
In the fifth of this series of short videos, partner Richard Eccles gives an overview of the key steps businesses, which trade with EU27 countries, can take to manage and simplify their trading arrangements.
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