The Industry Working Group on Electronic Execution of Documents has published their final report which focuses on the use of e-signatures in cross border transactions. This proves as a welcome update following the gradual shift to the wider use of e-signatures in corporate transactions. 

Read more as we outline what the latest recommendations are for using e-signatures, how to optimise their use in cross border transactions and the recommendations for reform:

Lewis Silkin - E-signatures: Industry Working Group Final Report Considers Cross-Border Transactions and Areas for Reform