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Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade

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An overview of China's new catalogue for foreign investment

Effective from 30 January 2012, China's new Foreign Investment Catalogue reflects its commitment to continue opening the market to foreign investment. Herbert Smith highlight the principal changes to the current 2007 catalogue with a look at 'permitted', 'encouraged' and 'restricted' activities.

Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 07 February 2012 | Practice Area: Collective Investment Schemes

Opening times? India allows 100 per cent foreign ownership of Single Brand Retail businesses

The Government of India recently announced that the limit for foreign shareholding in an Indian company involved in single brand retail will be increased from 51 per cent to 100 per cent. This briefing outlines the details and conditions as well as potential issues for foreign brand owners.

Law Firm: Field Fisher Waterhouse | Published: 23 January 2012 | Practice Area: Sale and Supply of Goods and Services

Export control and sanctions guidance - is your business compliant?

Compliance with export control and sanctions are often overlooked by companies when exporting - a potentially costly mistake. This briefing provides an introduction to the issues involved and offers advice on how businesses can ensure they are compliant with all aspects of export control law.

Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 23 January 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade

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New rules for determining origins of goods in the CIS

The 'Agreement on the Rules for Determining the Origin of Goods in the Commonwealth of Independent States' came into force for the Russian Federation on 23rd July 2011. The briefing outlines how the new Rules contain a number of significant changes compared to those that were previously applied.

Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 17 January 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade

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China legal developments: UK-China tax treaty; investing offshore RMB funds; valuing equity transfers

This quarterly newsletter from Baker & McKenzie compiles the most significant recent legal developments in the People's Republic of China. Included in this edition are news and commentary on the new China-UK double tax treaty and using offshore RMB funds to invest in real estate and other assets.

Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 13 January 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade

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Welcome to the club: how the WTO will change the legal framework of Russia

This briefing from Goltsblat BLP analyses the legal framework of Russia and the WTO to identify and comment on the legal consequences of Russia joining the WTO. In doing so, the briefing comments on freedom of trade as well as a number of Russian international trade issues.

Law Firm: Goltsblat BLP | Published: 13 January 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade

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Language of law: the use of Ukrainian in foreign economic contracts

The form and substance of foreign-economic contracts executed in Ukraine are subject to strict regulations. This briefing from Ukrainian law firm Integrites focuses on the existing language requirements and consequences of non-compliance, as detailed in the legislation of Ukraine.

Law Firm: Integrites | Published: 12 January 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade

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International trade compliance update – January 2012

This comprehensive ITC update covers recent global developments in customs and other import requirements, export controls and sanctions, trade remedies, WTO and anti-corruption. In addition to regional updates, the briefing includes details on the new WTO membership for Russia, Montenegro and Samoa.

Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 11 January 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade

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House of Commons objects to proposed Common European Sales Law

The House of Commons has objected to the proposed regulation to introduce a Common European Sales Law on the basis that it does not comply with the principle of subsidiarity. This briefing discusses the House's opinion and why the objections have been raised.

Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 05 January 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade

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Russia’s route to joining the World Trade Organisation

On 16 December 2011, members of the WTO adopted Russia's terms of entry, culminating the country's 18-year effort to join the multilateral trading system. This briefing summarises the main effects of WTO membership for Russia and the new trade rules with which it will have to comply.

Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 03 January 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade

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