International Posts

Cousins Business Law has published a Guide to doing business in the UK.  The Guide covers: The issue of jurisdiction and the laws of England and Wales Business structure Trading laws and regulations Employment and staff issues Property Handling business disputes Although written for overseas business owners who are either currently doing business here or are considering trading in the UK it’s also a useful ‘quick guide’ for British busines.... (read more...)

The Government has recently announced that the UK will be opting in to the Rome I Regulation. This Regulation aims to clarify whose laws are applicable when a dispute arises concerning a contract between people or businesses based in different EU countries. The Regulation is due to come into force in December 2009. A similar Regulation, known as Rome II, applies to non-contractual disputes and comes into force in January 2009. The Regulations aim to give parties to a contract the freedom to deci.... (read more...)