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Foreign Direct Investment: Key Recent and Future Developments in Europe and the US

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At a time of significant geopolitical challenges, many jurisdictions are looking at their investment screening regimes to ensure that they can adequately safeguard national security and public order. Within this context,...more

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EU Commission Adopts New Merger Simplification Package

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The EU Commission has adopted a legislative package to further streamline the simplified merger control procedures within the European Union - On April 20, 2023, the EU Commission (Commission) adopted and published a...more

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Will the recently updated French FDI regulation impact your next deal?

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Updated foreign direct investment (FDI) regulation around the world, including in France, requires, more than ever, advance planning and strategy. Playing it well will enhance deal certainty, mitigate risks and keep timing on...more

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EU General Court Backs the European Commission’s Right to Review Non-Reportable Deals

The EU General Court (“General Court”) has confirmed that the European Commission (“Commission”) can examine deals that do not trigger merger control thresholds in the EU or any EEA Member State following a referral request...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

One Stop Shop Called Into Question – EU General Court Confirms the European Commission’s Stance On Referrals of Non-Notifiable...

The EU General Court (“General Court”) has confirmed that the European Commission (“Commission”) can examine deals that do not trigger merger control thresholds in the EU or any EEA Member State[1] following a referral...more

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Poland to tightly regulate major acquisitions by non-EEA entities - August 2021

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The Polish Parliament has adopted a special procedure to control acquisitions of ”protected entities” by buyers from outside of the European Economic Area and OECD. ”Protected entities” include most listed companies, as well...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

France Moves To Protect Strategic Assets Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

On April 29, 2020, the French Minister of the Economy (the Minister) announced that French foreign investment rules will be adopted with the policy goal of protecting French strategic assets in the context of the COVID-19...more

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Control over UK Authorised Persons: What to Consider as an Acquirer

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There is an obligation when acquiring or increasing “control” over a UK authorised person, e.g. an investment firm, a credit institution, a fund manager or a payment services provider, to notify and obtain prior approval from...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: August

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On 6 July 2017, the European Commission (“Commission”) announced it had opened three investigations against companies which have allegedly breached the European Union (“EU”) merger procedural rules. Two of the cases...more

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Brexit: What Now?

The United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union. The vote is not legally binding but Prime Minister David Cameron has already acknowledged that the will of the people must be followed. We consider the key preliminary...more

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Key EU Employment Decision Impacting On Aviation And Wider Transport Sector

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Within the EU and wider EEA significant employment legislation often derives from EU directives which individual member states are then required to implement into their national law. Of particular significance is the Acquired...more

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