Doing Business After Brexit A Practical Guide to the Legal Changes

On June 23, 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union. Uncertainly has caused market volatility, illiquidity in property funds, and fear amongst individuals. The OECD reported on July 11, 2016, that the economic shock and disruption delivered by Brexit is on par with the impact of devastating and unforeseen natural disasters. This book considers the legal issues arising out of Brexit, and the immediate and future issues that businesses are likely to face. Helen Tse starts with an introduction explaining the legal route to achieve a Brexit by triggering Article 50 of the Treaty on the European Union. The potential post-Brexit models which may be adopted are explored, and the UK legal landscape post-Brexit is looked at to help the reader understand the complexity of the transitional period and what may change. The book then looks at each area pertinent to running a business, including the issues that are likely to arise (e.g. directors' duties, tax, pension schemes, data protection, etc.) and how they can best be mitigated. Given the uncertainty of what exactly will be negotiated, Doing Business After Brexit suggests appropriate steps that can mitigate risk and take advantage of any opportunities. [Subject: Company & Insolvency Law, Corporate & Business Strategy]