First arbitration decision under EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement

This article examines the UK-Sandeel arbitration case, which was the first dispute to be resolved under the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) framework. It outlines the background to the case, the arguments put forward by both parties, the findings of the tribunal, and the subsequent steps taken by the UK to comply. It offers insight into the practical functioning of the TCA’s dispute settlement mechanism.