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James Bailey

Barrister
James Bailey is a barrister at 7 King’s Bench Walk with a commercial practice which extends to banking and financial disputes. Email: jbailey@7kbw.co.uk

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Carbon credits under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme

The UK recently established a new Emissions Trading Scheme following the UK’s departure from the EU. This article explores the legal nature of carbon credits under the new UK Emissions Trading Scheme by reflecting upon the legislative framework underlying the scheme, the case law surrounding carbon credits under the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and recent developments regarding the legal status of cryptocurrencies as a form of intangible property.

1 JAN 2022