Post-Brexit Trade Law Panel Takes Shape; Firms Cheer Appointments
A United Kingdom trade law panel established to navigate post-Brexit trade law complications officially began its work Feb. 1 and will run for a four-year period with no extension opportunities. Panelists from 18 law firms will advise on all stages of international trade disputes, sorting through World Trade Organization compliance questions and providing legal advice on trade agreement implementation.
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The firms are divided into two lots: those that handle international trade and disputes, and those that handle international trade and negotiations. Many firms will contribute to both lots. The firms are Ashurst, Baker McKenzie, Bryan Cave, Burges Salmon, Clifford Chance, Dentons, DLA Piper, Fieldfisher, Freshfields Bruckhaus, Linklaters, Pinsent Masons, Sidley Austin, Steptoe & Johnson, Tereposky & DeRose, TLT, Van Bael & Bellis, White & Case and WilmerHale. In some cases, British firms were paired with international law firms. For instance, Burges Salmon was paired with Arent Fox, and Linklaters with Bennett Jones.
Firms expressed enthusiasm at the appointments. “We are excited to be part of the team as the UK forms new agreements with its trading partners,” Arent Fox partner Nancy Noonan said. “Our goal is to help the UK government provide opportunities to its businesses that are focused on international growth while supporting economic development in the UK, through trade law policies.” Partners at Burges Salmon, Fieldfisher and Sidley Austin released statements on the appointments as well.