Digitalisation has expanded the reach of international trade rules beyond the movement of physical goods. Measures affecting services, data, platforms and digitally enabled business models may have significant implications for cross-border market access and competitive conditions.
S. Noël Law Office advises on WTO and trade-agreement disciplines relating to services and digital trade, including market-access commitments, national treatment, licensing and authorisation requirements, domestic regulation, local-presence requirements, data-related measures and localisation conditions.
The practice assists clients in determining whether a measure falls within the relevant trade commitments, whether it discriminates between domestic and foreign suppliers, and whether it imposes restrictions that are inconsistent with the applicable agreement.
Advice may concern existing regulation, proposed legislation or measures affecting a specific commercial activity. The practice also assists with policy and advocacy strategies, institutional engagement and the development of positions in trade negotiations or regulatory discussions.
S. Noël Law Office advises on WTO and trade-agreement disciplines relating to services and digital trade, including market-access commitments, national treatment, licensing and authorisation requirements, domestic regulation, local-presence requirements, data-related measures and localisation conditions.
The practice assists clients in determining whether a measure falls within the relevant trade commitments, whether it discriminates between domestic and foreign suppliers, and whether it imposes restrictions that are inconsistent with the applicable agreement.
Advice may concern existing regulation, proposed legislation or measures affecting a specific commercial activity. The practice also assists with policy and advocacy strategies, institutional engagement and the development of positions in trade negotiations or regulatory discussions.