Q&A guide to the Brexit Trade & Cooperation Agreement

The adoption in December 2020 of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom was welcomed because it avoided a No Deal Brexit.

However, the 1200+ page agreement, which is in the form of a legally binding treaty, adds another layer of complexity for business leaders. To assist executives in deciphering the legalese and the legal rules in the treaty, we have prepared a Q&A to address some of the most pressing questions for businesses arising from the Agreement.

This guide draws on the expertise and experience of the A&L Goodbody teams in Dublin, Belfast and London, thereby linking all the key factors in the Brexit equation.

We hope that this guide assists and clarifies matters for you, however do not hesitate to contact any member of our Brexit Group or your usual A&L Goodbody contact if you need further information or advice on the new legal regime.

Date published: 1 April 2021