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Australia's Budget spreads the benefits of the boom... but not to foreign investors

The 2012-13 Australian Budget was handed down on 8th May. The promised company tax cuts have been scrapped and the tax burden for foreign investors has been increased. This briefing from Baker & McKenzie's Sydney office discusses how the changes will affect businesses, especially foreign investors.

Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 10 May 2012 | Practice Area: Enforcement and Regulation

New risks for those involved in cross-border trade with Russia

In December 2011, adjustments were made to the Russian Federal Law on customs tariffs as well as the Russian Code of Administrative Offences. This briefing outlines the effect of the changes and the significant consequences for businesses involved with cross-border trade with Russia.

Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 10 April 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade

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How Russia's new tax laws may hamper foreign investment

In January 2012, Russia's Supreme Arbitration Court published a ruling prohibiting taxpayers with foreign capital from deducting interest they pay on loans 'with a foreign element'. In this briefing, Pepeliaev Group outline how this ruling may actually reduce foreign investments.

Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 23 March 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade

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The new South African transfer pricing rules - latest developments

More than a year has passed since South Africa announced transfer pricing rules would undergo a substantial redrafting process. In this update, Field Fisher Waterhouse's Jens Brodbeck provides background to the redrafting process, details the latest Section 31 draft and thin capitalisation rules.

Law Firm: ENS (Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs) | Published: 20 December 2011 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade

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The new customs code of Ukraine - opportunities and challenges for businesses

The Parliament of Ukraine recently adopted the law "On Amendments to the Customs Code of Ukraine and Other Legislative Acts of Ukraine", with the aim of harmonising their customs legislation with other international customs rules. This alert presents an overview of the most significant amendments.

Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 24 November 2011 | Practice Area: Customs Duties

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EU Customs to have authority to detain parallel imports

The European Commission has published a proposed new Regulation on the power of Customs authorities in the EU to detain and destroy goods which infringe IP rights. Nabarro outlines the key features of the proposal.

Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 10 June 2011 | Practice Area: Customs Duties

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China's criminal law is amended

From criminal law amendments and other customs developments to regulatory developments and the national security review regime, Baker & McKenzie gives a run down on the latest supply chain activity in China.

Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 04 May 2011 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade

China supply chain bulletin November: Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai

The supply chain bulletin from law Baker & McKenzie for November. Topics in this issue include customs developments, indirect tax developments and regulatory changes, as well as key case summaries/disputes.

Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 23 November 2010 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade

Legal advice privilege in the UK: lawyers only

The Court of Appeal today handed down judgment confirming that legal advice privilege does not apply to any professional other than a qualified lawyer. This report from Herbert Smith, which represented the Law Society in pursuing that verdict, outlines the key points of the judgement.

Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 14 October 2010 | Practice Area: Enforcement and Regulation

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Implications of the EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement

Billed as the most important trade deal since NAFTA, this newly-signed FTA is expected to double EU trade with Korea in the medium term, and requires considerable adjustments to trade duties by the two parties. Norton Rose examines the practical implications of the agreement.

Law Firm: Norton Rose | Published: 29 September 2010 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade

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