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EU Legal Services for UK Companies

Your EU Legal Representative post-Brexit — Intellectual Property, AI Act & Regulatory Compliance

We help British tech companies maintain and expand their legal protection in the EU after Brexit. Trademark registration, regulatory compliance, and legal presence from Madrid.

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Why UK Companies Choose A2 as Their EU Legal Representative

Brexit transformed the legal relationship between the UK and the EU. British companies operating in Europe now need a legal representative established in the European Union for multiple processes that were once automatic. Since 2001, we've advised international companies on European law, and we understand the specific challenges of the post-Brexit landscape.

  • Post-Brexit specialists — We understand the legal implications of the UK's departure
  • UK-to-EU trademark conversion — We manage new European trademark registrations
  • Authorised GDPR representative — We act as your EU data representative
  • AI Act compliance — Navigate EU AI regulation from outside the EU
  • Native English services — No language barriers in complex legal matters
  • Trade and Cooperation Agreement — We leverage the EU-UK legal framework

Brexit Implications for British Tech Companies

After Brexit, UK companies lost automatic access to multiple European legal frameworks. The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) establishes new rules requiring adaptation. As your EU legal representative, we help you:

  • Convert IP protection — EU trademarks no longer cover the UK and vice versa; you need a dual strategy
  • Appoint a GDPR representative — Mandatory for non-EEA companies processing European data
  • Comply with the AI Act — The UK is not subject to it, but your products in the EU are
  • Maintain EU operations — Legal structure, contracts, and ongoing compliance

Our Madrid office is your access point to the European single market with an understanding of the Anglo-Saxon business environment.

Madrid offers strategic advantages for UK companies post-Brexit:

  • European tech hub — Growing tech ecosystem with global connections
  • Competitive operational costs — Significantly more economical than Paris or Frankfurt
  • Direct flight connections — Multiple daily London-Madrid flights (2h30)
  • Founding EU member — Full access to the European single market
  • Established British community — Active business network and cultural familiarity
  • Compatible timezone — Only 1 hour difference with London

Featured Services

Post-Brexit EU Trademark Registration

Convert your trademark protection to the European system. We manage new EUIPO registrations for British companies needing coverage across 27 member states.

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GDPR EU Representative

We act as your designated representative under Article 27 GDPR for UK companies processing European citizens' data.

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AI Act Compliance from the UK

The AI Act has extraterritorial reach. If your AI system is deployed in the EU, you must comply regardless of your UK headquarters.

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EU Legal Structure

We establish European subsidiaries, manage cross-border contracts, and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance after Brexit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Brexit affect trademark protection for UK companies in the EU?

Since 1 January 2021, EU trademarks (EUTM) no longer cover the UK. Existing EU trademarks were automatically cloned as UK marks, but new applications require separate filings with EUIPO (EU) and UKIPO (UK). If your company operates in both markets, you need a dual registration strategy.

Does my UK company need an EU legal representative?

Yes, in several scenarios: to register trademarks and patents with EUIPO, to comply with GDPR as a non-EEA company (Article 27), to deploy AI systems under the AI Act, and to maintain legal presence for European business operations. Brexit removed direct access to these processes.

What is the Article 27 GDPR representative?

Article 27 GDPR requires non-EEA companies processing European citizens' data to designate a representative established in the EU. This representative acts as the contact point for data protection authorities and citizens. After Brexit, UK companies mandatorily need this representative.

How does the AI Act affect UK-based companies?

The AI Act has extraterritorial reach: it applies to any AI system whose outputs are used in the EU, regardless of where the provider is located. If your UK company sells or deploys AI in the European market, you must comply with risk classification, technical documentation, and conformity assessments under the AI Act.

Can I still use my European patents from the UK?

European patents granted by the EPO remain valid in the states where they were validated, but the UK no longer participates in the Unitary Patent system or the Unified Patent Court (UPC). You need to manage patent protection in the EU and UK separately.

What is the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement?

The TCA (Trade and Cooperation Agreement) governs the commercial relationship between the EU and the UK since Brexit. It includes provisions on trade in goods and services, intellectual property, data protection, and regulatory cooperation. It does not replicate single market access but establishes a cooperation framework with zero tariffs on goods.

Can you coordinate legal protection in the EU and UK simultaneously?

Yes. We work with associated firms in London to coordinate dual EU-UK protection strategies. We handle the European side and coordinate with UK counsel to ensure complete coverage across both markets.

Contact

If you want to talk about intellectual property protection, AI and data regulation, startup formation or international expansion, write us a few lines and schedule a conversation with the team.

A2 Estudio Legal
María de Molina, 41
28006 Madrid · Spain

Tel: +34 913 451 406
Email: info@a2estudiolegal.com

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