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Rules of Origin in International Trade: Legal Foundations, Applications, and Business Challenges

Rules of Origin in International Trade: Legal Foundations, Applications, and Business Challenges

Author: Derin Ozeren Introduction Rules of origin (RoO) are the legal criteria used to determine…
Due Diligence in Focus: Lessons from Roseline Logistics v HMRC [2025]

Due Diligence in Focus: Lessons from Roseline Logistics v HMRC [2025]

This article discusses a recent tribunal decision where a logistics company was held liable for…
CBAM and Its Impact on Procurement with the Energy and Built Environments Sectors

CBAM and Its Impact on Procurement with the Energy and Built Environments Sectors

From 1 January 2027, the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will place a carbon…
Constructional Steel
Analysis of the interaction between policy concerning the decarbonisation of the UK constructional steel industry and transnational private regulation

Analysis of the interaction between policy concerning the decarbonisation of the UK constructional steel industry and transnational private regulation

Analysis of how transnational private regulation of the constructional steel sector interacts with the climate…
Information for hauliers
Border Force – Safety & Security Data (ENS) Compliance Immediate Action Required – July 2025

Border Force – Safety & Security Data (ENS) Compliance Immediate Action Required – July 2025

From 31 January 2025, Safety & Security Entry Summary (ENS) declarations have been legally required…
The EU Cultural Goods Act 2019/880 seminar hosted at The Lansdowne Club. Photography by Oliver Goodrich.
EU Cultural Goods Act Seminar and Panel Discussion at The Lansdowne Club

EU Cultural Goods Act Seminar and Panel Discussion at The Lansdowne Club

On 25 June 2025, Alinea Customs in partnership with Art on Superyachts hosted a seminar…
Washinton D.C., United States. Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Donald Trump, the President of the United States of America for a bilateral meeting at the White House. Picture by Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street
US-UK Trade Deal Marks A Milestone in Trade Diplomacy – Alinea Customs Positioned to Support Growth

US-UK Trade Deal Marks A Milestone in Trade Diplomacy – Alinea Customs Positioned to Support Growth

Introduction The recently signed United States-United Kingdom (US-UK) Economic Prosperity Deal marks a milestone in…
Resetting the UK-EU Relationship: Alinea Customs discuss the 19th May Summit

Resetting the UK-EU Relationship: Alinea Customs discuss the 19th May Summit

On 19 May 2025, the United Kingdom will host a pivotal summit with the European…
Art and antiques ethical and market considerations
Art & Antiques – Ethical Market Considerations at the RICS Valuation Conference

Art & Antiques – Ethical Market Considerations at the RICS Valuation Conference

The RICS UK&I Valuation Conference 2025 brought together valuers from across the profession to tackle the…