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December 24, 2021 In Channels, International Trade, Legal, Others, Policy and Regulatory, Sectors, Tracks, UKUnlock Series, UKUnlock22, Video By editor

UK-India Roadmap 2030 – Developments towards Early Harvest Deal & FTA negotiations

Watch Kevin McCole, Managing Director, UK India Business Council in this video, where he helps us understand the key developments that have taken place towards the Early Harvest Trade deals and FTA Negotiations.

He also talks about the strategic partnership between both the countries and termed it as one of the most encouraging times for the UK-India relationship. He further talks about the UK- India 2030 roadmap and its five important themes- climate change, healthcare, defense & security, trade & investment and people to people link.

December 23, 2021 In Channels, Fin Tech, International Trade, Legal, Policy and Regulatory, Sectors, Technology, Tracks, UKUnlock Series, UKUnlock22, Video By editor

India-UK Data Adequacy Agreement – Cross-border Data Transfer

Watch Avimukt Dar, Founding Partner, IndusLaw explaining how the signing of the India-UK Data Adequacy Agreement facilitates cross-border data transfer.

He believes that India’s efforts in data protection laws, data protection authority, and many terminologies in the PDP Bill were based on aligning data privacy with the European Union GDPR.

He also explains that the European Union would view further negotiation with the UK very carefully due to the difficulty of data flow between them.

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December 23, 2021 In Channels, Fin Tech, International Trade, Legal, Policy and Regulatory, Sectors, Technology, Tracks, UKUnlock Series, UKUnlock22, Video By editor

UK-India FTA Talks – Opportunity for shaping Data & Digital Rules for both Countries

Watch Paul Baker, Founder & CEO, International Economics Consulting Ltd, discuss how FTA talks will shape both countries’ global data and digital rules.

He explains that USA’s approach is more commercial oriented and further talks about digital trade focused restrictions in China’s approach and how they have a very strong data localization requirements.

He believes that India is in a very strong position to shape the rules at the continental level

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December 21, 2021 In Channels, Fin Tech, Legal, Policy and Regulatory, Sectors, Technology, TMT, UKUnlock Series, UKUnlock22, Video By editor

Addressing India’s Data Localization Issues to bring it at par with Global Companies

Watch Ashish Chandra, Senior Legal Leader, Former Associate GC- WhatsApp on the data localization issues that need to be addressed to bring Indian companies at par with global companies.

He talks about the localization issues, ways to implement them, and dependability on the government about the same.

He explains that there are three types of data localization which are:- – Soft data localization – Hard data localization – Hybrid model

He believes that a mix of soft data localization and hybrid model can be used, and the government should look through it.

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December 16, 2021 In Channels, International Trade, Legal, Others, Policy and Regulatory, Sectors, UKUnlock Series, UKUnlock22, Video By editor

Potential Issues with respect to Trade Barriers that need to be Addressed in the Upcoming FTA Talks

Watch Phillip D’ Costa, Partner, Commercial Dispute Resolution & Co-Head India Group, Penningtons Manches Cooper, highlight the potential issues concerning trade barriers that need to be addressed in the upcoming FTA talks between UK-India.

He shares that the FTA talks could be a win-win situation for both economies. He talks about focusing on 3 T’s – tariffs, technology, and talent. He also explains how reducing tariffs, increasing technology, and exchange of talent can help in getting more trade flow between the two countries.

And create more industries that will help in achieving make-in-India goals, establish India as a manufacturing base.

December 14, 2021 In Channels, International Trade, Legal, Others, Policy and Regulatory, Sectors, Taxation, Tracks, UKUnlock Series, UKUnlock22, Video By editor

Taxation Issues that are barriers to free trade between UK-India

Watch Shashi Mathews, Partner, IndusLaw, highlights taxation issues that are barriers to free trade for UK and India.

He helps us understand why removing high tax barriers would enable the Indian economy to be self-reliant by providing different statistics about tariffs on goods and products.

He further emphasizes that the crucial aspect for both the countries is to find goods which UK-India can complimentarily reduce tariff, on that would further provide for a better market.

Watch our full panel discussion on ‘Exploring Post-Brexit Business opportunities for UK-India’

December 10, 2021 In Channels, International Trade, Legal, Others, Policy and Regulatory, Sectors, UKUnlock22 By editor

Impact of Early Harvest Trade Deals and FTA’s on UK-India Trade Regimes

Watch Amarjit Singh, CEO, India Business Group (IBG) (London), talk about how the Early Harvest Trade deals and the FTAs will help in strengthening the trade regimes between UK-India.

He helps us understand how it helps in strengthening of bilateral relations and economic growth for both the countries. He further talks about the importance of UK- India 2030 Roadmap. Watch our full panel discussion on ‘Exploring Post-Brexit Business opportunities for UK-India’

December 8, 2021 In Channels, Fin Tech, International Trade, Legal, Others, Sectors, Tracks, UKUnlock Series, UKUnlock22, Video By editor

UK-India Focus: Digital Trade | #UKUnlock22 | Panel – 2

We are super excited to share #LawWiser’s #UKUnlock22 Series latest video focusing on ‘UK- India Focus: Digital Trade’ powered by IndusLaw.

Watch our eminent expert panellists discuss various aspects and developments on digital trade between UK- India.

Our panellists:

Paul Baker, Founder & CEO, International Economics Consulting Ltd.

Ashish Chandra, Sr Legal Leader, Former Associate GC- WhatsApp

Avimukt Dar, Founding Partner, IndusLaw

discuss the following

– The data localization issues that need to be addressed to bring Indian companies at par with global companies

– Highlighting the importance of aspects that range from cross-border data flows, development, and adoption of innovative digital trading systems to establishing global cooperation on digital trade

– How does the signing of the India-UK Data Adequacy Agreement facilitate cross-border data transfer?

– How does FTA talks will shape global data and digital rules for both countries?

– How should Protectionism be addressed keeping in view that there needs to be a steady pace for digitization for growth of trade and services

Watch all this and much more! #TuneinNow. Visit LawWiser.com for more content

November 25, 2021 In International Trade, Legal, Others, Policy and Regulatory, Sectors, UKUnlock22, Video By editor

Exploring post-Brexit business opportunities for UK-India – #UKUnlock22

We are super excited to share LawWiser’s UK Unlock 22 Series latest video focusing on ‘Exploring post-Brexit business opportunities for UK-India’ powered by IndusLaw.

Watch our eminent expert panellists discuss various aspects and developments in the India-UK bilateral trade relations.

Our panellists are:

Amarjit Singh, CEO, India Business Group (London);

Phillip D’Costa, Partner, Commercial Dispute Resolution & Co-Head India Group,

Penningtons Manches Cooper;

Shashi Mathews, Partner, IndusLaw

#Watchnow to know

– How the Early Harvest Trade deals and FTA talks will assist in strengthening the bilateral relations between both the countries

– What are the taxation issues and their effects on free trade of both the countries

– The potential issues with respect to trade barriers that need to be addressed in the upcoming FTA talks

Watch all this and much more!

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November 1, 2021 In UKUnlock22 By editor

Navigating through opportunities and changes post-Brexit

#UKUnlock22 powered by IndusLaw – UK-India bilateral trade relations since one year of #Brexit Post Brexit, there have been significant developments in UK-India bilateral trade relations.

India is optimistic to conclude an Early Harvest trade deal to liberalise tariffs on selective goods, followed by a comprehensive FTA.

Watch our #InConversation video on ‘Navigating through opportunities and changes post-Brexit’ with our special guest Kevin McCole, Managing Director, @UK India Business Council and our host Sania Husaini along with him #LawWiser explores and understands – key developments that have taken place towards the Early Harvest Trade deal and FTA negotiations – priority sectors for FTA talks and their concerns – views of both the governments (UK and India) on the concerns for the upcoming FTA talks – and lastly, aspects that are crucial to be considered for UK-India trade relations.

To understand all this and much more click on the link below for the full feature.