| • | CPTPP (11-strong nation block in Asia-Pacific) accession – set to be completed by the end of 2022. |
| • | India – high-level deadline set for 24 October 2022 for completion of negotiations. |
| • | Canada (upgrading the continuity agreement) – have commenced, due to be completed by end of 2022. |
| • | Mexico (upgrading the continuity agreement) – have commenced – no deadline for completion. |
| • | Gulf Co-operation Council (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain, Oman) – first round taking place this month (August) |
| • | Israel (upgrading the continuity agreement) – negotiations launched, likely to get underway in coming weeks. |
| • | Switzerland (upgrading the continuity agreement) – likely to get underway in the autumn. |
| • | Future negotiations: South Korea (upgrading the continuity agreement). Australia and New Zealand agreements on track for ratification before end of 2022 and entry into force early next year. |
Fishtank Agency Wins Eaton Smith’s Business of the Month Award
Eaton Smith LLP is delighted to announce that Fishtank Agency has been named the latest winner of the Business of the Month Award. Based in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, Fishtank Agency is a full-service digital agency specialising in strategy, creative branding, web...













