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EU prolongs Russian sectoral sanctions until July 2016
On 21 December, the Council of the EU announced that the EU's economic sanctions against Russia would be extended until 31 July 2016. These …
European Commission publishes draft investment chapter for the TTIP, including investment protection provisions and the establishment of an International Investment Court
On 16 September the European Commission published detailed draft proposals for the investment chapter in the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment …
Iran nuclear program negotiations and sanctions
In April 2015, the US and EU announced the agreed framework for a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (the "JCPOA") regarding Iran's nuclear program. At …
The EU publishes amended guidance on financial sanctions
The Council of the European Union recently published a revised version of the EU Best Practices for the effective implementation of restrictive …
Iran sanctions - US and EU announce framework agreement including proposals to suspend sanctions
On April 2, 2015 representatives from the US, EU and Iran announced that, following extensive negotiations, the "P5+1" (China, France, Germany, Russia, …
Investment protection and ISDS in the TTIP: the discussion continues with more consultation around the corner
Yesterday afternoon, the EU Commission issued its Report on the outcome of the public consultation on the inclusion of investment protection and …
Podcast - "The TTIP: Cutting through the hype surrounding investment protection and ISDS"
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership or "TTIP" has been making headlines across the EU and the US over the past months. Petitions against …
European Commission requests European Court of Justice Opinion on competence to enter into EU-Singapore FTA
On 30 October the European Commission issued a press release announcing its intention to seek an opinion from the European Court of Justice as to the …
EU sanctions update: EU extends sanctions against Syria and amends sanctions against Libya and Somalia; further developments relating to Ukraine/Russia
Herbert Smith Freehills has published the latest edition of its Sanctions Update e-bulletin on recent developments in various international sanctions …
Long-awaited EU-Canada trade agreement agreed - a blueprint to set the standard for future investment protection?
On Friday 26 September, after five years of negotiations, the EU and Canada agreed in principle to a text for the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement …
New regulation sets out financial responsibility for investor-state disputes between the European Union and third countries
Today (17 September 2014) a new European Regulation enters into force (EU No 912/2014) with wide-ranging implications for the global investment …
EU expands sectorial sanctions against Russia
The EU has published new legislation expanding its existing sanctions against Russia. The latest edition of Herbert Smith Freehills' Sanctions Update …
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