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As a player in the consumer products sector, you face a myriad of challenges, such as globalisation and digitalisation, environmental and health concerns, supply chain management, consumer and media pressure, growing retailer buyer power, the rise of online selling and counterfeiting. All place new demands on your business management and strategy but also drive the need for legal advice.

Whether you are a supplier, investor, regulator or other stakeholder, we have consumer products experts to help, whatever your situation.

In order to provide you with the targeted legal advice that your business needs, our teams have experts in all legal area that affect your sector. This means that we can guide you in all legal and regulatory aspects - from company financing and acquisition to antitrust and unfair competition law, media management, data protection, outsourcing, distribution agreements, real estate transactions, product recalls and much more.

Our experts will keep you abreast of the latest industry developments and insights, giving you both a commercial and legal edge.

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09/04/2024
Plastics and packaging laws in Chile
1. What is the general legislative framework regulating packaging and plastics waste? Current Chilean legislation contemplates environmental regulations in relation to plastic and packaging waste:Law...
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27/03/2024
Cannabis law and legislation in Chile
Medical use It is permitted to grow, sell and import cannabis for medical use in Chile. The Agricultural and Livestock Service (state agency in charge of the control of flora and fauna in Chile) must...
19/01/2024
CBAM: Just over a week to comply
As the deadline for the first Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) report approaches on January 31st, it is crucial for undertakings engaged in importing relevant goods into the European Union to...
01/06/2022
CMS Next
What’s next? In a world of ever-ac­cel­er­at­ing change, staying ahead of the curve and knowing what’s next for your business or sector is essential. At CMS, we see ourselves not only as your legal advisers but also as your business partners. We work together with you to not only resolve current issues but to anticipate future challenges and innovate to meet them. With our latest publication, CMS Next, our experts will regularly offer you insights into and fresh perspectives on a range of issues that businesses have to deal with – from ESG agendas to restructuring after the pandemic or facing the digital transformation. We will also share with you more about the work that we are doing for our clients, helping them innovate, grow and mitigate risk. To be able to provide you with the best support, we immerse ourselves in your world to understand your legal needs and challenges. However, it is equally important that you know who we are and how we can work with you. So, we invite you to meet our experts and catch a glimpse of what is happening inside CMS. Enjoy reading this publication, which we will update regularly with new content. CMS Executive Team
04/11/2021
Update: CMS Expert Guide to International Arbitration – Americas
We are pleased to announce that the fifth volume of the CMS Expert Guide to International Arbitration has been published, covering seven jurisdictions in the Americas: Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Chile...
09/06/2021
Open secrets? Guarding value in the intangible economy
We are delighted to share with you the report commissioned by CMS and written by The Economist Intelligence Unit. It explores the extent to which firms identify intangible assets as trade secrets and...
01/06/2021
Some leaks can't be fixed
“Confidential information is like an ice cube... give it to the party who has no refrigerator or will not agree to keep it in one, and by the time of the trial you have just a pool of water.” This...
29/04/2021
Updated CMS Expert Guide to A legal roadmap for Cannabis
2021 is shaping up to be a year of significant developments for the cannabis industry around the globe. Some countries have reformed their regulations on medical cannabis. In January 2021, a set of Rules...
18/08/2020
A legal roadmap for Cannabis – updated Expert Guide
The first half of 2020 confirmed that the cannabis industry is a vibrant and constantly evolving sector. Among others, the German authorities announced that medicinal cannabis from cultivations in Germany...
13/08/2020
Sustainable food progress may close global regulatory gap
Innovation in the sustainable food sector is forging ahead at a remarkable pace. Our current food sources account for nearly one-third of global GHG emissions while consumers are increasingly better educated...
08/07/2020
“WIPO PROOF”: WIPO’s new online service which helps innovators and creators...
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) recently launched its new online business service, “WIPO PROOF”. The platform aims to help innovators and creators safeguard their intellectual...
06/03/2020
Coronavirus – Protecting against supply chain disruption when shipping...
Developing a supply chain response to the coronavirus outbreak involves being ready before such a crisis hits. Although the long-term consequences are yet to play out, the coronavirus outbreak already...