United Kingdom: International Trade & Investment

BCL Solicitors provides comprehensive coverage of UK and international sanctions developments, offering expert analysis on enforcement actions, regulatory changes, and compliance challenges. Partner John Binns and the sanctions team deliver regular updates on Russia sanctions, export controls, designation strategies, and emerging compliance risks affecting businesses globally.

The Taikoo Brilliance case presents two critical questions under the Hague-Visby Rules: whether a stayed security proceeding constitutes a "suit" for time-bar purposes, and how deck cargo must be declared...

As humanity ventures further into space, the territorial nature of patent law faces unprecedented challenges. How can inventors protect innovations used beyond Earth's atmosphere, where no nation holds sovereignty? This article examines existing legal frameworks and explores whether current patent systems can adequately safeguard space-based inventions.

Surrogacy in Mexico operates under state-level regulations rather than federal law, creating significant legal variations across regions. UK intended parents considering Mexican surrogacy face complex challenges including inconsistent documentation processes, potential language barriers, and varying medical standards. Understanding state-specific requirements, securing independent legal advice, and planning for departure logistics are essential steps before pursuing this increasingly popular but legally int

Irwin Mitchell provides comprehensive legal news, expert commentary, and industry insights across key sectors. The firm's latest Leading Litigator Report reveals that 69% of General Counsels now view litigation as either an operational necessity or strategic investment for protecting intellectual property and market position. Stay informed through their newsletters, podcasts, and regular seminars covering legal developments that impact businesses and individuals.

Irwin Mitchell provides comprehensive legal news, expert commentary, and industry insights across key sectors. The firm's latest Leading Litigator Report reveals that 69% of General Counsels now view litigation as either an operational necessity or strategic investment, examining how in-house legal teams are navigating alternative funding, AI adoption, and geopolitical influences while managing risk and controlling costs.

Whether you're a rights holder trying to protect your pricing and distribution networks from parallel imports and the second-hand market, or a business that resells, repackages or parallel imports genuine third-party goods, you need to understand IP exhaustion.

The Lloyd's Market Association has introduced a new model clause for marine hull underwriters addressing transit fee demands in the Strait of Hormuz, fundamentally shifting how insurers approach coverage when payments are made to facilitate passage through Iranian territorial waters. This development transforms underwriting focus from navigation risk to sanctions control risk, with significant implications for both insurers and vessel operators navigating these geopolitically sensitive waters.

Welcome to BCL’s latest sanctions round-up, highlighting the key developments in UK and international sanctions