1. Overview -
1.1. What are the most common types of private equity transactions in your jurisdiction? What is the current state of the market for these transactions?
The most common types of private equity (“PE”)...more
The European Commission has issued new Standard Contractual Clauses designed to facilitate international transfers of personal data in compliance with the GDPR. The new provisions better reflect the variety of global data...more
The European Commission’s antitrust arm, DG COMP, has for the second time publicly confirmed that a COVID-19 initiative among pharmaceutical companies is compliant with EU antitrust laws. It did so by way of a “comfort...more
Key Takeaways -
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) controls are proliferating around the globe. Since the pandemic, “health” has become a particular focus.
- Several countries have adapted their existing FDI rules, or...more
7/29/2020
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Austria ,
Biotechnology ,
Canada ,
CFIUS ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Czech Republic ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Foreign Acquisitions ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
France ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Hungary ,
Italy ,
Japan ,
Medical Devices ,
Member State ,
Mergers ,
New Zealand ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Poland ,
Slovenia ,
Spain ,
Threshold Requirements ,
UK ,
Voting Rights
UK and French Government Controls on Protective Face Masks During the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic -
Key Takeaways -
With protective face masks becoming a scarce resource during the COVID-19 pandemic and authorities...more
3/25/2020
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Exports ,
France ,
Imports ,
Manufacturers ,
Medical Supplies ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Public Health Emergency ,
Relief Measures ,
State of Emergency ,
UK