Clifford Chance

The increased regulatory focus on operational resilience stems from a combination of factors, including: a shift in the way customers access financial services; the use of new technologies; the significant negative impact of IT failures/incidents; and the introduction of new types of risk.

This briefing provides an overview of the Appellate Body crisis by setting out the legal framework that governs the appeals process and discussing some of its perceived shortcomings. We also consider potential reforms and alternatives to the current system, including recent decisions by the EU, Canada and Norway to establish interim arbitration mechanisms.

A five minute read on the EU measures aimed at frustrating US sanctions on Iran.

Protectionism and a looming tech war between China and the West may dominate current headlines, but there is an urgent need to work together to develop global frameworks around innovation and the safety of technology.