CMKZ International Trade Law Predictions for 2016
The beginning of a new year is the perfect opportunity for CMKZ to inform businesses active on the international market of developments susceptible of affecting their activities and strategies. According to CMKZ, 2016 will be specifically noteworthy in respect of: Free-Trade: Prioritizing the Pacific and Europe The signature of the…
New Specialized Attorneys at CMKZ
CMKZ welcomes four new specialized attorneys. Mes Laurier Beauchamp, Mélanie Couture, Zave Kaufman and Gérard Samet have joined CMKZ this fall and have strengthened our niche expertise in international trade and business law. Laurier Beauchamp is specialized in trade and corporate law, Mélanie Couture is specialized in immigration law, Zave…
Trans-Pacific Partnership: A Debate to Follow
On October 5, 2015, Canada and 11 other countries announced the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (“TPP”), the terms of which have not been finalized, nor made public. Fifteen side agreements are expected to be added dealing with different problems intended to clarify some situations between two specific States that…
CMKZ has a new look!
After seven years, CMKZ has a new look! We want to strengthen the corporate image of our firm and emphasize our niche expertise in International Trade and Business Law. During the last few months, we have proceeded to a complete overhaul of our communication tools, in collaboration with PROXIBA. We…
New International Commercial Terms (Incoterms) for the year 2011
January 1, 2011 marks the entry into force of the last version of the International Commercial Terms (Incoterms), Incoterms 2010. From that date, it is recommended to refer to “Incoterms 2010” in your international sales contracts and distribution to clarify the obligations related to the delivery of goods. Since the…
Comparative Study on Cross-Border Litigation Costs
At the request of the Executive Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, CMKZ prepared a comparative study on the real and transactional costs involved in the process of access to justice across jurisdictions. More specifically, the study identifies attorney fees as well as other costs and expenses that a…
