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NewsEuropean Parliament ratification of the TCA: where do we stand?
In our article dated 22 January 2021 we discussed how, in order to prevent a no-deal scenario, the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) was applied provisionally before it was to be ratified by the European Parliament. This provisional application was slated to be in effect until 28 February 2021 ...
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Gender diversity in the legal profession by Sally Penni MBE
Sally Penni MBE, barrister-at-law, chair of Women in the Law UK and vice-president of the Association of Women Barristers, explains some of the issues surrounding gender diversity in the legal profession.
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European Commission launches 2021 - 2030 strategy setting out rights of persons with disabilities
The European Commission launched its Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-30 which looks to ensure their full participation in society building upon the 2010-20 Disability Strategy , the provisions of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Charter of Fundamental Rights of the ...
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How can law firms promote LGBT+ inclusion? A case study by Burges Salmon LLP
Ross Simpson, partner at Burges Salmon LLP and co-chair of the firm’s internal LGBT+ network BProud, explains some of the measures law firms can take to foster an LGBT+ inclusive culture.
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The gendered impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the EU’s response
In this article we examine the policy initiatives proposed by the EU to tackle the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on women and girls.
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LGBT+ inclusion in the legal profession by Dr. Catherine McGregor and Daniel K. Winterfeldt QC (Hon) of the InterLaw Diversity Forum
Dr. Catherine McGregor (author, Management Consultant and Diversity & Inclusion Expert) and Daniel K. Winterfeldt QC (Hon), Founder and Chair of the InterLaw Diversity Forum, explore the issues surrounding LGBT+ inclusion in the legal profession.
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The EU’s anti-racism action plan 2020 - 2025: a union of equality
In this article we look at the key proposals in the EU’s action plan to combat racism and racial inequality in Europe.
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LGBTI+ rights in the EU
On 22 March 2021, the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs organised a workshop for the Parliament’s Petitions Committee on the subject of LGBTI+ rights in the EU. The workshop centred on a presentation by Alina Tryfonidou, Professor of Law at the University of Reading, and ...
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Disabled but not dis-abled by Rhian Smith
Rhian Smith, associate solicitor at JCP Solicitors and chair of the Disability Subcomittee of Cardiff Law Society, discusses her own legal career and what the profession can do to improve its inclusivity for people with disabilities.
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The Law Society of Scotland’s Racial Inclusion Group by Tatora Mukushi
Tatora Mukushi, solicitor at Shelter Scotland and convener of the Law Society of Scotland’s new Racial Inclusion Group, reflects on the Group’s purpose and objectives.
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Business as the driver of gender equality by Philip S. Thorsen
Philip S. Thorsen, Partner at Danish law firm Mazanti-Andersen and Member of the Council of the Danish Bar and Law Society, explains why improving career opportunities for women in law firms makes good business sense.
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Diversity and Inclusion at the Spanish Bar by Berta Álvarez Ciordia
Berta Álvarez Ciordia, legal advisor at Abogacía Española, gives an overview of the Spanish Bar Council’s activities on diversity and inclusion.
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Council of the European Union seeks greater corporate transparency for large multinationals
The Council of the European Union’s Committee of Permanent Representatives of the Governments of Member States (COREPER) has begun a new push for greater corporate transparency for large multinational businesses. On 3 March 2021, COREPER mandated the Council’s Portuguese Presidency to commence negotiations with the European Parliament on a proposed ...
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Case law digest - February 2021
A selection of important Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) cases decided in January and February 2021 and a note of the upcoming cases for the week ahead. Over the last two months the courts considered a range of matters from the partial recognition of professional qualifications ...
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Alternative Dispute Resolution in the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
This article analyses the provisions in the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement that cover alternative dispute-resolution procedures and the requirements applicable to solicitors practising in this field.
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New EU-UK Relationship – rights of audience in front of courts at EU level
This analysis article examines the rights of audience held by UK-qualified solicitors enabling representation before the European Union level Courts. The article looks at the role of the European Union level Courts in determining pending cases concerning the UK in addition to looking ahead at the potential cases concerning infringements ...
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The role of international arbitration
In this article, we examine the role of arbitration as a dispute-resolution tool, the benefits it can provide to parties in dispute and its application at an international level.
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Brussels Briefing with the UK Law Societies’ Presidents
On the 10th February 2021, the UK Law Societies’ Joint Brussels Office organised an online panel event featuring the three Presidents of the UK’s Law Societies. The presidents discussed what they considered to be the main benefits of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), what challenges remain and how they ...
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Exciting opportunity in Brussels for trainee solicitors/newly qualified solicitors/paralegals to gain international experience
We are currently offering trainee solicitors, newly qualified solicitors and paralegals from the UK , a unique opportunity to undertake a three/four-month remotely secondment in the Brussels Office commencing in Mid-April/May 2021.
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The Hague Judgments Convention: Simplified circulation of judgments in civil and commercial matters after all? By Professor Marta Pertegás
In The Hague and far beyond, the conclusion of the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters (hereafter, “the Hague Judgments Convention”) in July 2019 was welcomed with a long deep sigh of satisfaction.
