Baker McKenzie

Chemicals & Plastics

Insight
21 January 2019
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.

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27 December 2019
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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08 July 2019
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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31 August 2018
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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31 August 2018
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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03 April 2018
Trump on Trade: Section 301 Update – USTR Publishes Proposed List of Chinese Products Subject to Additional Tariffs
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06 March 2019
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.
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29 November 2018
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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23 January 2018
Sika acquires majority stake in Index Construction Systems and Products
Baker McKenzie assisted Sika AG, a leader multinational in the development and production of specialty chemicals in the building sector and automotive industry.
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