Changes will extend the scope of filing requirements in the healthcare sector and clarify factors for review of foreign investment in German companies.
Key Points:
..Acquisitions of at least 10% of German companies that...more
EU Regulation on FDI will enhance Member State cooperation in screening investments by non-EU investors.
Key Points:
..The Regulation will establish a cooperation and coordination framework amongst Member States and the...more
In June 2018, the UK adopted new powers to review certain technology related deals on national security grounds, extending the scope and breadth of its control regime to those that concern computing hardware, or quantum...more
1/11/2019
/ Acquisitions ,
CFIUS ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Emerging Technology Companies ,
EU ,
FIRRMA ,
Foreign Investment ,
Germany ,
Merger Controls ,
Mergers ,
National Security ,
Technology Sector ,
UK ,
UK Brexit ,
UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
Changes to the German Foreign Trade and Payments Ordinance will impact investments by non-EEA investors.
Key Points:
..The changes will allow the German government to scrutinize direct and indirect acquisitions of at...more
New law expands CFIUS’ jurisdiction and brings important procedural changes to foreign direct investment review.
Key Points:
..The new legislation extends CFIUS’ jurisdiction to cover non-controlling investments in the...more
8/14/2018
/ CFIUS ,
China ,
Covered Transactions ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Emerging Technology Companies ,
Export Controls ,
FIRRMA ,
Foreign Investment ,
National Security ,
NDAA ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Commerce Department
The expansion of the UK government’s foreign investment review powers will require additional scrutiny of potential deals for the early identification of additional steps in the regulatory approval strategy.
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Growing economic nationalism is threatening to impact M&A across Europe, as governments and regulators take an increasing interest in “foreign” acquisitions of nationally important companies. Deal teams have previously...more
Growing economic nationalism is threatening to impact M&A across Europe, as governments and regulators take an increasing interest in “foreign” acquisitions of nationally important companies in the name of national security....more
Proposal coordinates existing national screening mechanisms, grants the Commission powers to review investments of “Union interest.” European Parliament and Member States’ approval still required.
Key Points: On 13...more