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Germany
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy continues to tighten FDI control, but the investment climate remains liberal in principle
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European Union
In a regime undergoing rapid change, investment screening is currently "light," with red tape increasing for European inbound investment
Tokyo
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Japan
In 2020, Japan tightened foreign direct investment review but also introduced a prior notification exemption scheme
Melbourne
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Australia
Australia requires a wide variety of investments by foreign businesses to be reviewed and approved before completion
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India
Government approval is required for all foreign investments from countries sharing a land border with India
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United Kingdom
With a new piece of primary legislation, the UK government is expected to make more far-reaching changes to its powers of scrutiny over investments that may pose a risk to national security
Madrid
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Spain
New measures enacted for the purpose of protecting the Spanish economy amid the COVID-19 crisis may persist longer than expected
Paris
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France
The French Foreign Investments Control regime has recently been reinforced following a reform of 2019, and other measures have been adopted in view of the COVID-19 pandemic
Helsinki, Finland
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Finland
Deals are generally not blocked in Finland, and are reviewed mostly when in the defense and dual-use sectors
Stockholm
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Sweden
Increased awareness of safety concerns related to foreign direct investments has prompted a ramp-up toward the implementation of a general FDI screening regulation
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Mexico
Foreign direct investments, whether undertaken directly or indirectly, are generally allowed without restrictions or the need to obtain prior authorization from an administrative agency
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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
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United States
Most deals are approved, but new rules covering more types of transactions and requiring mandatory filings in certain cases have changed the landscape
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FCC Adopts New Rules and Procedures for Team Telecom Committee
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CFIUS FIRRMA Tool Updated to Include New Critical Technology Rule for Mandatory Filings
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New CFIUS Critical Technology Mandatory Filing Requirements Take Effect October 15th
Observatory
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US dealmakers expect uptick in M&A, but no swift return to pre-crisis levels
A majority of dealmakers say their companies are focused on defense or survival, but about a quarter are actively pursuing growth.
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CFIUS Annual Report for 2019 Shows Key Trends; TikTok Faces CFIUS Review and, Together with WeChat, Other US Restrictions
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COVID-19: Acquisition of more than 10% voting rights by non-EU/EEA foreign investors in French listed companies will be subject to fast-track FDI review
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FDI Regimes - The impact of COVID-19 on deal-making
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COVID-19: Global Government Financial Assistance Measures
Our global team can provide advice on eligibility for governmental financial assistance measures on a global basis. 
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Significant update to Australia's foreign investment framework
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Increasing Scrutiny of Foreign Investments in the German Healthcare Sector
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CFIUS Update: Proposed Changes to Critical Technology Mandatory Filing Requirements; 2018-2019 Statistics Show Key Trends; CFIUS Implements New Case Management System
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CFIUS Update: Filing Fees Take Effect May 1
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‘Team Telecom’ Formalized into New Committee; Increased Scrutiny of Chinese Involvement in US Telecommunications Services Continues
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COVID-19 – Commission issues guidelines to protect European critical assets from foreign investment
Telescope
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M&A is top of mind: Will dealmakers actually double down in a downturn?
In a world roiled by activism, geopolitical uncertainty and data risk, dealmakers are eager to lean in, according to our survey
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The digital revolution could fuel “shadow protectionism”
Digital drives deals in every sector, ensuring tech is a primary focus of M&A across the board—even as data challenges multiply
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Trade and national security policies create pent-up demand for cross-border deals
Cross-border M&A remains a high priority—though trade wars and national security rules change the game for some
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CFIUS Update: Treasury Proposes CFIUS Filing Fees & President Trump Blocks Another Transaction
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New CFIUS FIRRMA Tool Helps Users Determine Jurisdiction Under Overhauled CFIUS Rules
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CFIUS Finalizes New FIRRMA Regulations
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New expansion and clarification of Foreign Direct Investments control regime in France
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Operation of 5G Networks in France is Subject to New Ad Hoc Prior Approval Regime
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CFIUS: Proposed FIRRMA Regulations Define CFIUS's Expanded Jurisdiction and Mandatory Filing Requirements
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Global opportunities for Taiwanese companies and investors
Managing your international business risks in 2019
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How to avoid becoming collateral damage in the US-China “tech war”
The benefits of paying close attention to details of US export controls and economic sanctions
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METI Expanded Scope of Industries Subject to Prior Notification for Foreign Direct Investment
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US Targets Telecommunications Transactions Involving the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain