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 cosmetics 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.   ..read more

With the next round of EU Russia sanctions 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 from Russia, the need to prove this is not the case 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, in which diamonds take center stage. They explore what this means in practical terms ..read more

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 an ..read more

In this episode, Marc Levey speaks with Francesca Gaudino, Elizabeth Roper, and Justine Phillips about the top privacy cybersecurity challenges facing the CG&R industry. The speakers consider the type of data brands may want to protect and explore steps they can take to avoid a cyber breach. To learn more about cybersecurity and other legal, regulatory and tax issues relevant to the luxury and fashion industry, check out the latest edition of the Global Legal Guide for Luxury & Fashion Companies. You may also access the So You Think You Want to…Be cyber resilient and cyber ready brochu ..read more

In Part 2 of the episode on cyber issues in the CG&R industry, Marc Levey, Francesca Gaudino, Elizabeth Roper, and Justine Phillips explore how brands can build a cyber program that complies with global laws and provide practical takeaways for retail businesses looking to improve their cyber strategy. To find out more about cybersecurity and other legal, regulatory and tax issues relevant to the luxury and fashion industry, check out the latest edition of the Global Legal Guide for Luxury & Fashion Companies. You may also access the So You Think You Want to…Be cyber resilient and cyber ..read more

In Part 2, Sue Mclean (Digital Transformation and New Technologies, London), Ashlin Perumall (Technology Driven M&A, Johannesburg), and Alex Toh (Digital Transformation and Regulatory Issues, Singapore) go on to discuss the developing regulation around the use of AI and the different approaches being adopted in different regions. They also provide thoughts on the internal governance strategies and what practical steps to consider when using or engaging with companies who use AI ..read more

In this episode, Sue Mclean (Digital Transformation and New Technologies, London), Ashlin Perumall (Technology Driven M&A, Johannesburg), and Alex Toh (Digital Transformation and Regulatory Issues, Singapore) discuss the use of AI and generative AI in the consumer goods and retail sector. In Part 1, our speakers discuss what generative AI is, the reasons behind its unparalleled uptake, how it is currently being used and could potentially be used in the CG&R industry, and what are some of the risks associated with the use of AI ..read more

Data and IP in green innovation play an important role in CG&R businesses and in this new episode, partner Eva-Maria Strobel is joined by Renata Amaral, partner at Trench Rossi Watanabe Sao Paulo*, to explore key legal considerations from an IP & data angle that companies should consider in relation to green innovation, including what elements are crucial to address sustainability/meet ESG goals and the competitive advantage IP rights give while undertaking your sustainability journey. *Trench Rossi Watanabe and Baker McKenzie have executed a strategic cooperation agreement for consult ..read more

In this episode, Julia Hemmings, a partner in our IPTech practice in London, and Rebecca Lederhouse, an IP counsel based in our Chicago office, discuss the role of marketing in green innovation and the increasing regulatory scrutiny around green claims in advertising. They focus on green claims as a key area of regulatory focus, key tips and tricks to consider when using green claims in advertising, and what's next in the pipeline from a US and EU lens ..read more

In this episode, partner Mackenzie Martin and senior associate Tanvi Shah in our IPTech practice, discuss the role of patents, trade secrets and plant variety rights in green innovation – and in particular how they incentivize and promote technological development ..read more