In a regime undergoing rapid change, investment screening is currently "light," with red tape increasing for European inbound investment -
While there is still no standalone foreign direct investment (FDI) screening at...more
11/10/2020
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Foreign Investment ,
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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 -
Since 2014, the scope of the French Foreign...more
Further to the Decree of 29 November 2018, which expanded the list of strategic sectors, and to the so-called « PACTE » law of 22 May 2019, which strengthened the enforcement powers of French authorities with respect to the...more
1/13/2020
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Foreign Acquisitions ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Foreign Investment ,
France ,
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New Rules ,
PACTE Act ,
Technology Sector
In December 2018, a new decree expanded the scope of the French national security review, especially in the technology sector
In May 2019, the so-called “PACTE” Law strengthened the powers of French authorities in case of...more
1/3/2020
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Foreign Acquisitions ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Foreign Investment ,
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Mergers ,
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PACTE Act ,
Prior Authorization
A new European Foreign Direct Investment regulation harmonizing investment controls came into force .
In response to increased foreign direct investments (FDI) into European technology assets and an increased call for the...more
12/31/2019
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National Security ,
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Screening Procedures ,
Sensitive Business Information ,
Supply Chain ,
Technology Sector
New legislation broadens the scope of foreign investments control review in France and reinforces the sanctions in case of infringement. As a next step, French authorities are likely to adopt new regulations by the end of...more
7/22/2019
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Foreign Direct Investment ,
Foreign Investment ,
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Following completion of the Trilogue process, the three main EU institutions have agreed on a compromise for a new Regulation that gives the EU a largely procedural and coordinating function in connection with foreign direct...more
1/8/2019
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Technology Sector