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Real Estate Transactions Come Under Increased National Security Scrutiny

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As geopolitical tensions rise and the post-Cold War global order continues to fray, national security has experienced a renewed policymaking focus. The most prominent areas in this regard have been critical technology...more

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The EU Commission releases its Fourth Annual FDI report showing continuity and heightened FDI regulation in the EU27

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On 17 October, the European Commission (EC) issued its Fourth Annual Report under Article 5(4) of the Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) Screening Regulation (the Regulation) along with an EC Staff Working Document (SWD). The...more

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The New National Security Rules for Investing U.S. Capital

A Guide to the New Diligence Questions for “Outbound” U.S. Investment - In late October 2024, the U.S. Treasury Department (Treasury) issued its final rules (the Outbound Rules) implementing President Biden’s Executive Order...more

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The New UK Government, Industrial Strategy and the National Security and Investment Act

At a meeting of business leaders and global investors in London in mid-October, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer told the audience that his government would "rip up" Britain's bureaucracy in a bid to unlock the "shock and awe...more

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The Year in Review: UK Foreign Direct Investments Regime in the Spotlight

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On 10 September 2024, the UK Government published its third Annual Report on the operation of the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA). Covering the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024, the report gives a...more

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The Evolution of National Security in the U.S. and U.K.

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The U.S. and the U.K. are focused on common national security risks, including preventing foreign access to key emerging technologies, the integrity of the defense supply chain, protection of critical infrastructure, and...more

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UK FDI: Strategic streamlining but sectoral spread - the UK Government confirms its plans for NSIA reform

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In April 2024, the UK Government published its response to the Cabinet Office's 'call for evidence' on the National Security and Investment Act 2021. The call for evidence was an invitation to submit views on how the NSIA...more

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[Event] 5th Annual European Forum on Global FDI Reviews - June 11th - 12th, Ixelles, Belgium

Hosted by C5 Group, the 5th Annual European Forum on Global FDI Reviews returns for another exciting year with curated programming that provide sessions on the most pressing issues coming across your desk and strategic...more

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Passage of Bill C-34: An Overhaul of Canada’s Foreign Direct Investment Regime

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With the passage through Parliament of Bill C-34 on March 22, 2024, long contemplated changes to Canada’s foreign investment review regime are set to dramatically overhaul Canada’s FDI framework. ...more

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Planning for Canada’s New Suspensory FDI Framework – Timing and Tactics for an Uncertain Transition

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For more than a year, Canada’s foreign investment review regime has been on the cusp of a dramatic expansion that will supercharge foreign investors’ obligations to obtain pre-closing national security non-objection or...more

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Scrutinized Companies and Other Restrictions in Florida’s Public Procurement Space

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In a recent post, we examined the practical impact of SB 264 (Chapter No. 2023-33, Laws of Florida) on foreign investment in Florida. The new law, which took effect on July 1, 2023, among other things, restricts certain...more

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Belgian FDI regime enters into force on 1 July 2023

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On 1 July 2023, the Belgium foreign direct investment ("FDI") screening regime enters into force. The regime will add scrutiny for non-EU companies planning investments in targeted sectors and will create additional...more

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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) – Global Legal Guide

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The increasing number and complexity of foreign direct investment (FDI) screening regimes requires careful navigation when planning and executing global M&A transactions, as well as greenfield cross-border investments. In...more

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FDI Regulation in the US, UK, France & Germany

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The regulation of foreign direct investment (“FDI”) has become an increasingly important feature of the regulatory landscape for investors. Globally, there is a trend towards greater FDI restrictions although the degree and...more

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Foreign direct investment reviews 2023: A global perspective

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Now in its seventh year of annual publication, White & Case's Foreign Direct Investment Reviews provides a comprehensive look into rapidly evolving foreign direct investment (FDI) laws and regulations in approximately 40...more

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FDI Outlook 2023 – What to expect from national security reviews in the new year

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With 2023 only a few days old, many predictions are out there about what the New Year holds for investment and M&A activity. While it is hard to prophesy, particularly in such unprecedentedly turbulent times, one legal trend...more

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Canadian Government Signals Enhanced Scrutiny of Foreign Investments in the Critical Minerals Sector

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There have been significant recent developments related to the treatment of foreign investments in the critical minerals sector, particularly by foreign state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and foreign-influenced private investors....more

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Government of Canada Proposes Significant Amendments to the Investment Canada Act

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On December 7, 2022, François-Philippe Champagne, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (the Minister), announced several proposed amendments to the national security regime under the Investment Canada Act (ICA)...more

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Foreign Direct Investment Regimes 2023: Canada

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Foreign Investment Policy - 1.1 - What is the national policy with regard to the review of foreign investments (including transactions) on national security and public order grounds? The review of foreign investments...more

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Pulling Back the Curtain on CFIUS

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The global economy and geopolitical trends have elevated the importance of trade compliance status and responsibilities.  We have witnessed a dramatic increase in the complexity and risks surrounding economic sanctions and...more

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Blocked: UK Government uses new powers to block deal raising national

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The UK Government this week prohibited the acquisition of intellectual property owned by University of Manchester by a Chinese company – marking the first time the UK Government has exercised its powers to block a transaction...more

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BEIS Publishes First Annual Report Regarding the UK's National Security and Investment Act

On June 16, 2022, the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) published its first annual report regarding the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (the NSI Act). The report solely covers the...more

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UK Government Publishes Its First Report on the UK’s Foreign Direct Investments Regime

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The UK’s national security and investment regime came into effect on 4 January 2022. On 16 June, the UK government published its first report on the operation of the regime for the period between 4 January and 31 March...more

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Security of critical infrastructure regulation expands: corporate considerations in Australia

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The second round of amendments to the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) (SoCI Act) has now come into effect, with the Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Bill 2022 (Bill)...more

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Italy further strengthens its "golden powers" on FDI, 5G and cloud tech due to the Ukrainian crisis

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On March 21st, 2022, the Italian Government adopted Law Decree No. 21/2022 introducing urgent measures to react to the economic and humanitarian effects of the Ukrainian crisis ("Emergency Measures Decree"), which also...more

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