Built on 1,000 years of history, English law has an exceptional reputation in international commerce. English law and the UK’s legal services sector are hugely important contributors to our economic growth and position on the world stage, and drivers of international commercial success.
English common law forms the basis of the legal systems for 27 per cent of the world’s 320 jurisdictions. Its many benefi ts are recognised worldwide—so much so that it is the preferred governing law for business transactions, regardless of where in the world the transaction is taking place.