United Kingdom: International Trade & Investment

Foreign bankruptcy and insolvency orders are not automatically enforceable in England and Wales. In most cases, recognition is the first step before a foreign officeholder or creditor can seek relief...

This post summarises the newly introduced UK sanctions targeting (among other things) trade in Russian-origin LNG energy sector and various shipping services.

The Upper Tribunal's decision in Putney Power Limited clarifies a critical question in UK tax law: when does a company actually begin trading versus merely preparing to trade? This distinction carries significant consequences for Enterprise Investment Scheme relief and other tax benefits, as the court rejected rigid legal tests in favor of a nuanced, fact-specific analysis of each company's activities and circumstances.

WilmerHale Partner Gary Born discusses the advantages of international arbitration over litigation, examining how global geopolitical shifts are reshaping client needs in dispute resolution. He explores the evolution of international arbitration practice and shares insights from his extensive experience representing clients in over 750 international arbitrations.

Freight transport M&A showed signs of recovery in Q1 2026, with deal volume rising approximately 5% and capital concentrating in larger strategic transactions. North American activity surged back to pre-Liberation Day levels, while geopolitical risks and structural oversupply continued to reshape buyer strategies and underwriting models across the sector.

The pound (GBP) was muted against most of its peers at the end of last week, as expectations for any meaningful tightening from the Bank of England (BoE) continued to fade.

Whether you're a private individual, organization or a family office, investors looking for international investment opportunities can ensure that their investments are protected and future-proofed at the outset.

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis of HGF interview Professor Alexandra Roberts of Northeastern University in Boston on US trade dress law. What is trade dress?

With today's post on convictions in Germany, the blog has reached the milestone of 700 posts.