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The Global Influence of English Law on Post-Brexit Economic Growth: A Critical Analysis of Legal Services as Soft Power and Economic Strategy
Gabriel Obrempong Nyanteh
8 April 2026 · Vol. 2, Issue 4, pp. 333-349
DOI: 10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E4/2026-03
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This research aims to assess the strategic application of English law as a tool of soft power and economic growth in the post-Brexit world. The research is guided by the UK's strategic objectives under Objective 2: "To promote the rule of law at home and abroad and world-leading legal services" and seeks to examine the relationship between law, economics, and international relations.
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- 8 April 2026
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- Vol. 2, Issue 4, pp. 333-349
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- 3051-3561 (online) · 3051-3553 (print)
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- EP Journals Group
Abstract
This research aims to assess the strategic application of English law as a tool of soft power and economic growth in the post-Brexit world. The research is guided by the UK's strategic objectives under Objective 2: "To promote the rule of law at home and abroad and world-leading legal services" and seeks to examine the relationship between law, economics, and international relations. The research examines the legislative and judicial frameworks surrounding the promotion of English law as a first choice for international dispute resolution and its contribution to the UK's economic stability and global standing. The research findings reveal that although English law remains a prominent force in international business relations, the impact of Brexit necessitates strategic adjustments to secure competitive advantage in the face of rising rival legal centres. The research concludes with strategic recommendations for maintaining English legal service pre-eminence in the increasingly competitive global market.
Keywords: English law, Brexit, legal services exports, soft power, rule of law, international dispute resolution, commercial arbitration, economic growth, legal market competition, post-Brexit UK, international commercial litigation, London as a legal centre, legal services strategy, comparative legal systems, legal influence, global governance, arbitration, forum selection, choice of law, access to justice
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Gabriel Obrempong Nyanteh (2026). The Global Influence of English Law on Post-Brexit Economic Growth: A Critical Analysis of Legal Services as Soft Power and Economic Strategy. Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies, 2(4), 333-349. https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E4/2026-03
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}Questions about this article
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Gabriel Obrempong Nyanteh.
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In Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies, Volume 2, Issue 4, pages 333-349, published by EP Journals Group on 8 April 2026.
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Yes. It is open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) licence, so anyone can read, share and reuse it with attribution.
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10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E4/2026-03 (https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E4/2026-03).
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APA: Gabriel Obrempong Nyanteh (2026). The Global Influence of English Law on Post-Brexit Economic Growth: A Critical Analysis of Legal Services as Soft Power and Economic Strategy. Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies, 2(4), 333-349. https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E4/2026-03
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