Category: General Business Rules

General There are EU wide data protection laws which seek to protect the privacy of personal information, They are embodied in the GDPR, the General Data Protection Regulation. The laws are surprisingly broad in scope and create very significant rights for individuals about whom data is held. The EU data protection rules and principles will […]

General Although EU law has provided for common standards and rules in many areas, Brexit would probably not have a significant effect on the existing employment law position, at least in the short term. The UK government has committed to maintaining the same rights as now exist for the immediate and perhaps foreseeable future. There […]

General impact on Financial Services Sector On the face of it, Brexit has the potential to severely impact the UK financial services centre generally. For prudential or capacity to do business purposes and for the purpose of the sale of financial products and services in the EU, most of the key types of financial services […]

Effect on Contracts Brexit is likely to have an effect on many existing or ongoing contractual relationships between businesses in Ireland and the United Kingdom. The possible implications of Brexit are very much dependent on the nature and terms of the contract and the particular circumstances. Most orders and jobs are distinct contracts, so that […]

Regulations of Services In the case of services, regulation normally applies with reference to the authorisation, licensing status and qualifications of the service provider. A range of services providers must be licensed or authorised by a competent authority in an EU member state in accordance with common EU standards. The general principle is that a […]

Trademarks & Community Designs EU trademarks and registered community designs are protected under EU law. They are granted by the EU Intellectual Property Office and governed by EU regulations. Rights holders may also acquire trademarks and registered design registration through the international Madrid protocol systems. They allow for a single filing application and registration in […]

Animal Movements As and from the date of Brexit, the movement of live animals between the UK and the rest of the EU including Ireland will be subject to new controls by reason of the fact that the UK will be deemed a third country for EU animal health purposes. If the United Kingdom is […]

UK Competition Law After Brexit, the UK proposes to maintain its existing competition law which is aligned with EU competition law but is applicable to the UK level. After Brexit EU law will no longer apply. The UK Competition and Markets Authority will continue its role in policing and enforcement of competition law in the […]

 Adequacy Decision See the sections in relation to the General Data Protection Regulation which became effective in May 2018. After Brexit, the UK will become a third country for the purpose of EU data protection legislation. Subject to and in the absence of other agreements or legislation, the free flow of personal data from the […]

Recognition of Judgements There are extensive common EU regulations in relation to cross-border legal issues and the enforcement of judgements throughout the European Union. In the event of a no deal Brexit, these rules will cease to apply in the absence of an agreement or provision otherwise. It is likely that the UK would seek […]

Common EU Provisions Cease At present there are EU wide provisions in respect of Institutions for Occupation Retirement Provisions; broadly speaking pension fund vehicles and entities. In the event of a hard Brexit, EU rules for IORPs  will cease to apply to the United Kingdom. IORPs registered or authorised in the United Kingdom will not […]

Environmental Standards At present, there are harmonised environmental standards across the European Union to a very significant extent. They deal with air, waste, water, wildlife and the natural environment and climate change issues. The UK government has confirmed that it will re-enact all EU legislation or EU based legislation in UK law. It proposes to […]