The Gulf as a Strategic Market for CG&R Brands
In this episode, our leading lawyers in the consumer goods and retail industry, Katia Boneva-Desmicht and Hani Naja examine the opportunities for luxury, fashion and cosmetic brands planning to expand their footprint in the Gulf region.
They explore growth opportunities, essential considerations for global brands as they establish presence in the region and more.
What Does 2024 Have in Store for Consumer Goods and Retail Businesses?
In this episode, our leading lawyers in the consumer goods and retail industry, Kurt Haegeman, Katia Boneva-Desmicht, Renata Amaral,* LokeKhoon Tan, Sue McLean and David Scott take a look at the trends impacting 2024 for the consumer goods and retail industry. This discussion covers insights around ESG, disputes, M&A, the Asian market as well as the use of tech in the industry.
You may also read our latest ESG Policy Guide, which was created in partnership with Positive Luxury, to stay informed on recent and upcoming sustainability legislation in key markets like the EU, UK and US.
Other resources: Global Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Handbook, The Year Ahead: Global Disputes Report 2024 and Global Private M&A Guide.
*Baker McKenzie and Trench Rossi Watanabe have executed a strategic cooperation agreement to consult on foreign law.
Crystallizing the Impact of the Proposed EU Sanctions on Diamonds
With the next round of EU Russia sanctions, in which diamonds take centre stage, to be shortly introduced, luxury & fashion companies are having to navigate, yet again, what this means for their own business operations. Even if not importing diamonds from Russia, the need to prove this can cause logistical issues and problems at customs if not anticipated. Customs and trade experts, Lionel Van Reet and Jean-Guillaume Benoit discuss the latest thoughts in advance of the official announcement of the 12th round of Russian sanctions. They explore what this means in practical terms and what businesses need to be doing now to reduce the risk of supply chain disruption.
Regulating the Use of Plastics in CG&R Businesses
In this episode, we are joined by Manuela Demarche* and Livia Lupinacci* from Trench Rossi Watanabe in São Paulo, and Rachel MacLeod from Baker McKenzie London office as they share their insights in the rapidly developing area of plastics regulation. They discuss the global regulatory landscape around limiting the use of plastics, the upcoming Global Plastics Agreement, and the impact that these evolving regulations will have on consumer goods and retail businesses.
You may also read our latest ESG Policy Guide which was created in partnership with Positive Luxury to stay informed on recent and upcoming sustainability legislation in key markets like the EU, UK and US.
*Baker McKenzie and Trench Rossi Watanabe have executed a strategic cooperation agreement to consult on foreign law.
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