Insight 09 Feb 2022 FDI on the radar screen Governments around the world are tightening their scrutiny of foreign direct investments
Insight 31 Jan 2022 Cross-border deals face increased CFIUS scrutiny Increased sector scope and concerns around a more aggressive approach to identifying non-notified transactions is leading to rising numbers of filings
Alert 03 Jan 2022 Broadened scope of Critical Infrastructure Regulation will increase FDI screening in Germany
Insight 20 Dec 2021 Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: New Zealand Recent legislative reforms have increased the New Zealand government's ability to take national interest considerations into account, but have also looked to exclude lower-risk transactions
Insight 20 Dec 2021 Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: India Government approval is required for all foreign investments from countries sharing a land border with India
Insight 20 Dec 2021 Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: China China continued to strengthen its national security regulatory regime by introducing the new Data Security Law in 2021
Insight 20 Dec 2021 Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: Australia Australia requires a wide variety of investments by foreign businesses to be reviewed and approved
Insight 20 Dec 2021 Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: United Kingdom The National Security and Investment Act introduces a mandatory obligation to secure clearance for certain types of transactions
Insight 20 Dec 2021 Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: Switzerland Recent political pressure has been pushing toward a specific legal regime for foreign investment in Switzerland.
Insight 20 Dec 2021 Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: Spain Measures enacted to protect the Spanish economy against the COVID-19 crisis may persist longer than expected
Insight 20 Dec 2021 Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: Russian Federation Further developments to Russian foreign investment laws introduce new requirements for investors and simplify regulation in some spheres
Insight 20 Dec 2021 Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: Romania Investments relevant to national security are subject to review
Insight 20 Dec 2021 Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: Netherlands In the Netherlands, there are only FDI rules and FDI-like rules in place that apply to specific sectors
Insight 20 Dec 2021 Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: Italy In response to the COVID-19 emergency, the screening powers of the Italian government were significantly expanded
Insight 20 Dec 2021 Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: Germany The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy continues to tighten FDI control, but the investment climate remains liberal in principle
Insight 20 Dec 2021 Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: France Following major reforms, the French Foreign Investments Control regime is now reaching cruising speed
Insight 20 Dec 2021 Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: European Union Member States are introducing or expanding investment screening regimes, and the European Commission is now playing an active role
Insight 20 Dec 2021 Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: Sweden New rules require transactions involving Swedish security-sensitive activities or assets to undergo a security screening
Insight 20 Dec 2021 Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: Denmark The Investment Screening Act requires a careful assessment of investments involving Danish entities
Insight 20 Dec 2021 Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: Mexico Foreign direct investments, whether undertaken directly or indirectly, are generally allowed without restrictions or the need to obtain prior authorization
Insight 20 Dec 2021 Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: United States Expanded jurisdiction, mandatory filings and a substantially increased pursuit of non-notified transactions have changed the landscape
Insight 20 Dec 2021 Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: Canada Since COVID-19, deals involving foreign state-owned enterprises or enterprises related to public health or the supply of critical goods and services are increasingly subject to review
Insight 20 Dec 2021 Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: Finland Deals are generally not blocked in Finland
Insight 20 Dec 2021 Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: Japan Japan continues to tighten foreign direct investment reviews but also offers a prior notification exemption
Insight 20 Dec 2021 Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: A global perspective A guide to navigating the rules for investing in countries that require foreign direct investment approval
Insight 28 Sep 2021 Taiwanese investors and businesses: Forging a path through global transitions Key legal developments in 2021 and their implications for Taiwan
Insight 28 Sep 2021 Foreign direct investment for Taiwanese businesses and investors Expanded reviews and more resources: The view from 2021
Alert 29 Jul 2021 UK National Security and Investment Act screening regime to go live from 4 January 2022
Alert 01 Jun 2021 CFIUS Outreach on Non-Notified Transactions: What it Means, What to Expect, and How to Successfully Navigate the Process
Insight 23 Apr 2021 US FDI reviews return to a process-oriented approach A renewed focus on methodical analysis means careful preparation can improve deal outcomes
Alert 11 Feb 2021 COVID-19 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) – An Overview of legislation enacted by Spanish Government during 2020
Alert 29 Jan 2021 Broadening the scope further – Draft revision of German FDI rules published for further consultation