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Insight | Thought Leadership

Industrials Sector to Remain Stable in 2019 as Availability of Debt, New Technology and New Business Models Drive Deals

Many industrials conglomerates set to substantially change their business models as they seek to maintain healthy profits.
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Digitalization may be forcing companies to think in terms of targeted manufacturing and solutions-orientation versus the traditional model of manufacturing in bulk and waiting for orders to come in. Our lawyers focus on advising clients as the reshape their business models.

We help address a full spectrum of industry-specific challenges, including supply chain management, transforming human capital, globalization and capitalizing on the strategic value of technology.

Insight | Legal Alert
Amendment to the Act on the Evaluation of Chemical Substance and the Regulations on their Manufacturing, etc.
The CSCL amendment lists PFOA as a Class 1 Specified Chemical Substances.
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UAE Approves Foreign Ownership over 122 Business Activities
The UAE Cabinet has announced the relaxation of foreign ownership restrictions for 122 business activities specifically in the manufacturing, agricultural and services categories.
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Reform to the Value Added Tax Law in Venezuela
The Decree of Reform of VAT law, modified aspects of VAT law such as certain exemptions, the application of the additional tax rate on sanctuary consumption goods and services.
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New Temporary Exemption from Customs Duties for Certain Sectors in Venezuela
Presidential Decree No. 3,451, in force since 25 July 2018, exempted the payment of customs duties and customs service fee on the final imports of certain assets for a specific time.
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News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie Advises Evonik on the Sale of Methacrylate Business to Advent International
The complex deal helped with the strategic realignment of one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals.
News | Deal Announcement
Indorama Ventures Acquires 74% in Medco Plast for Packing and Packaging Systems S.A.E
This acquisition is expected to open the door for Indorama Ventures to the East African PET packaging market.
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