European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Sunday that Brexit trade talks with the U.K. will be extended beyond Sunday’s deadline, adding that “we think it is responsible at this point to go the extra mile.”
Von der Leyen spoke with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson via telephone on Sunday before releasing a joint statement. Both have now mandated their negotiating teams to continue their work.
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Whether the UK and EU agree a post-Brexit deal or not, the UK will leave the EU's jurisdiction and enforcement regime on 31 December, if only for a short period. The result will be turbulence for some organisations with European disputes on their hands, but a smooth ride for others, and any disruption may be short-lived. We explain why.I
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Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods may just be the answer to resolving disputes between the parties contracting under letters of credit (LC) in international trade deals, especially during the economic fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Importers and exporters normally require intermediaries such as banks or alternative financiers to guarantee payment and the delivery of goods.
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