Login/Register Contact Us SEARCH About Us Membership Documents & Guidelines News & Publications Legal & Regulatory Education & Events LMA.Automate Working to address any issues impacting the loan market 1 2 Microsites COVID-19 Brexit Developing Markets LIBOR Loan Ops Real Estate Finance Sustainable Lending Brexit On 31 January 2020, the UK officially ceased to be a Member State of the European Union. This follows approval by the UK and EU Parliament of the Withdrawal Agreement, which sets out arrangements for the UK's transition out of the EU and during which time, EU law continues to apply in the UK. The EU and the UK have until 31 December 2020, the end of the transition period provided for by the Withdrawal Agreement, to negotiate an agreement on their future relationship. The LMA will be closely following developments in this regard and will work to address any issues which could impact the loan market. The LMA will continue to work closely with and on behalf of its members across EMEA and beyond on issues which create the potential for the loan market to be adversely affected. Latest News Commission rejects UK application to join Lugano The European Commission (the Commission) has recommended that the EU rejects the UK's application to accede to the Lugano Convention. The Lugano Convention is substantially the same as the Brussels I Regulation, but applies between the EU and three members of EFTA, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland. It is open for accession by anyone, subject to the consent of all existing signatories. This briefing by Clifford Chance considers the Commission's recommendation. Read more LMA publishes three new Brexit-related documents The LMA published a note entitled "Documentary implications of the end of the Brexit transition period for LMA facility Documentation" (Brexit Note) which consolidates and updates the earlier Brexit notes published in September 2016 and April 2019, as well as two EU legislative references destination tables. The Brexit Note and destination tables are intended to provide participants in the syndicated loan market with prior notice of the changes that will be made by the LMA to its English law facility documentation to take account of the end of the Brexit transition period. Download New Brexit Podcast Listen now to the LMA's first Brexit podcast, presented by LMA Managing Director Nick Voisey. Nick is joined by Simon Gleeson, partner at International Law Firm Clifford Chance, to discuss the consequences of the Brexit Trade and Cooperation Agreement signed between the UK and the EU for the loan market, particularly, changes to passporting rights, legal enforceability of English law, and the impact on credit ratings, capital weightings and GDPR. Watch now We have published a paper which seeks to emphasise the number of regulatory issues which could arise in a lending context as a result of a "no deal" scenario, and the negative repercussions that this would create for the wider EU economy. Read more Resources LMA produces supplemental guidance note on the implications of Brexit for jurisdiction provisions in LMA facility documentation Read more Clifford Chance briefing: European Commission rejects UK application to join Lugano Read more LMA publishes supplementary note on documentary implications of Brexit for LMA facility documentation Read more LMA publishes a note on documentary implications of Brexit for LMA facility documentation Read more FCA updates webpage with guidance for EEA firms preparing for Brexit Read more FCA publishes updated handbook and user guide on the Temporary Transitional Power Read more FCA reopens notification window for its temporary permissions regime Read more UK Prudential Regulatory Authority publishes Dear CEO letter for operational readiness under Temporary Permissions Regime post-Brexit transition period Read more UK Ministry of Justice publishes cross-border guidance for legal professionals Read more Brexit Microsite Documents Briefings Legal & Regulatory News Submissions Education & Events Contact Us Nicholas Voisey T +44 (0)20 7006 5364 nicholas.voisey@lma.eu.com We use cookies to provide you with increased website functionality and personalisation. If you consent to receiving all cookies on our website, please click don't show this message again. You can change your cookie settings at any time. More information can be found in our cookie policy which can be accessed here. Copyright © 2021 Loan Market Association. All rights reserved. Web development by Servon Design About Us Membership Documents & Guidelines News & Publications Legal & Regulatory Education & Events LMA.Automate LMA Player Microsites COVID-19 Brexit Developing Markets LIBOR Loan Ops Real Estate Finance Sustainable Lending Company Legal Cookies Sitemap Contact Us IT Support Connect with us