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Like many countries, Australia is taking a careful look at proposed investments by foreign entities, particularly when certain sensitive industries or a government agency are involved.
Like many countries, Australia is taking a careful look at
proposed investments by foreign entities, particularly when certain
sensitive industries or a government agency are involved. Jones
Day's
Mark Crean,
Ingrid Costello,
Amelia Berczelly, and
Chase Kaniecki discuss the FIRB approval procedures, mandatory
and voluntary notifications, and the actual risk of a deal
not being approved.
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