As the United States marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, much has been said about the “special relationship” between the United States and the United Kingdom. Yet its most enduring legacy is neither political nor symbolic, it is legal. A commerce treaty signed in London on July 3, 1815, continues to provide British investors with a pathway into the United States, while offering no reciprocal route for Americans investing in Britain.

In her latest article, Managing Partner Mona Shah examines why the most enduring aspect of the US–UK relationship is not political sentiment, but the legal framework that has stood the test of time.

Read the full article here.