Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance advises UK Government in relation to negotiation of enhanced UK-Korea Free Trade Agreement

International law firm Clifford Chance has been appointed to support the UK Department for Business and Trade, in relation to its negotiation of an enhanced UK-Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Clifford Chance sits on the Crown Commercial Service's Trade Law Panel, providing specialist legal advice and support for international trade law, disputes, and negotiations to central government departments and devolved administrations.

Partner Jessica Gladstone will be supported on this mandate by senior associate Jeremy Stewart.

In respect of this appointment, Jessica Gladstone commented: "This is an exciting opportunity for us to work alongside the UK Government to secure a mutually beneficial trade agreement with an important trade partner."

Clifford Chance's global International Trade team comprises highly experienced international trade and domestic regulatory lawyers, including leading public international lawyers, former government negotiators and trade policy specialists. Through this combination of expertise, trade specialists assist businesses, States, NGOs, and international organisations facing an increasingly turbulent global trade ecosystem.