Manoj Ladwa Chairs Commonwealth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Seminar MLS Chase CEO, Manoj Ladwa chaired a seminar on Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the recent Commonwealth Business Forum in Perth, Australia. Over 1400 delegates from all the Commonwealth countries attended the bi-annual event, which this year focused on Green Growth. Several Heads of Government, including the Prime Minister of Australia attended and addressed the Forum. The UK was represented by Lord Green and Lord Howell, ministers for UKTI and the Foreign Office respectively. Manoj mooted the idea of a Commonwealth Innovation Hub which was included in the final Commonwealth Communique.

MLS Present at Manufacturing Giant, Siemens Legal Training Conclave Akshay Vani, managing partner of MLS Vani & Associates has been invited as a an expert speaker at the Siemans Legal Training conclave in India. The training is on the new Legal Metrology Act 2009 which was implemented on 01 April 2011 in India. The Legal Metrology Act seeks to repeal The Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 1976 and The Standards of Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act, 1985. This one day event will give a thorough insight into the Act to the Siemen's legal team, senior executives and their colleagues from industry. Akshay will brief the participants on the International System of Units, the units and measurements to be used in India, and the procedures to be followed by the manufacturers, packers and Importers.

Opportunities for UK Plastic Companies in India: A BPF Seminar

Manoj Ladwa CEO of the MLS Chase Group and Julian Stretch OBE, Chairman of the India Briefing Centre will be speaking at the British Plastics Federation's Seminar to promote the opportunities in India for British plastics companies. The seminar, which will be held at BPF House in London, has a special focus on sustainable manufacturing. This one day event will enable participants to learn about the Indian plastics industry as well as the legal, tax and cultural aspects of doing business in and with India.

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UK Companies encouraged to seize the India Opportunity Julian Stretch OBE, Chairman of the India Briefing Centre, highlighted the significant untapped opportunities in India for UK companies at a government supported event in London. Julian provided information and key statistics in sectors such as manufacturing and advanced engineering, health care and infrastructure generally for companies researching the India market. For more information about market entry support services please visit www.indiabriefingcentre.com

A Briefing Note for UK Companies on Indian Permanent Account Numbers & Witholding Tax

Many foreign companies are being hit by a 20% withholding tax when doing business with India. A way of reducing this liability is to obtain a Permanent Account Number. Here is a briefing note for UK companies.

Bribery Act Guidance for UK Companies: How do we do business in India?

Bribery and corruption in India is now one of the major concerns for UK companies setting up and doing business in India, both in the public and private sectors. The Bribery Act 2010 comes into force on 1 July 2011 and the long awaited guidance on the Act has now been published. We have produced a summary of some of the key principles of the Bribery Act Guidance.

Reform of Corporation Tax in The Life Sciences sector

A Government consultation has been released on reforms to UK corporation tax which may have a considerable effect on the lifesciences sector. Companies in this sector were invited to respond to the consultation before 22 February 2011. The consultation focused on reformation of the Patent Box and Controlled Foreign Company regimes..

Implementation of the Bribery Act 2010

A brief overview of the global effects of the Bribery Act 2010 and a checklist outlining the new offences and penalties. Some practical steps that businesses should take before the Act comes into force.

News - Tom Rossiter

Tom joins MLS Chase as Director of Real Estate. His role is to provide clients with advice and support in commercial property deals - freehold, leasehold whether for investment or occupation, including portfolios and development projects.

Commerce and Creative Industries: India Spotlight

It is no coincidence that the number of deals happening in the media sector which have an India or Indian element are reportedly on the increase and so our latest update gives you a snapshot of some of these deals and legal changes that are happening in India in this sector.