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Investing In France: What Foreign Investors Still Get Wrong, And How To Get It Right
Every few months, I find myself in a familiar conversation with a foreign investor who is approaching a French transaction for the first time. They have done cross-border deals before, and have done their research. They usually arrive with a version of the same assumption: that France is more complicated than it needs to be, that the regulatory environment is from a different era, and that with the right advisors, the complexity can be “figured out.”
France Government
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Cohen & Gresser
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France Expands 10% FDI Threshold To Foreign Listings
France has reformed its foreign direct investment regime, broadening the scope of the 10% voting-rights threshold to capture French entities listed on nearly all regulated markets worldwide. The changes, effective August 17, 2026, extend FDI notification requirements to include major third-country exchanges through EU equivalence decisions and six specifically named markets, significantly expanding the reach of French investment screening for non-European investors.
France Government
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Jones Day
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Horizon Scanner: Finance August 2026 - Thought Leadership
Article 21c of CRD VI introduces fundamental changes to how third-country banks can access EU markets, requiring licensed branches or authorized EU entities for core banking services from January 2027. This collection examines the practical implications for cross-border lending, aviation finance structures, and Irish limited partnerships, while exploring the European Commission's broader vision for banking sector competitiveness and FDI screening reforms.
Ireland Finance
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Arthur Cox
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European M&A Maintains Momentum Amid Broader Market Uncertainty
European M&A activity in the first half of 2026 presents a paradox: deal values reached their highest levels since late 2021 at USD661.5 billion, yet transaction volumes dropped sharply by 17.8%. Strategic acquirors are pushing forward with deals despite geopolitical uncertainty, with defense, renewable energy, and electric vehicles emerging as key sectors driven by supply-chain concerns and evolving EU regulatory dynamics that favor domestic consolidation while scrutinizing foreign investment.
European Union Commercial
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A&O Shearman
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Competition And Regulated Markets - Merger Control And Foreign Direct Investment
A leading Irish law firm's Competition and Regulated Markets Group provides comprehensive merger control advisory services, handling complex cases before the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) and European Commission. The team also navigates Ireland's foreign direct investment screening regime, assisting international investors and Irish businesses with national security and public order considerations in cross-border transactions.
Ireland Anti-trust
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Arthur Cox
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Dutch FDI Regime Scope Expanded: Six New Technology Categories Will Qualify As Highly Sensitive From 1 January 2027
The Dutch government has announced a significant expansion of its foreign direct investment screening regime, adding six new technology categories to the list of "sensitive technologies" subject to mandatory notification requirements. These additions reflect growing concerns about technological competition and national security risks associated with emerging technologies that could be weaponized or create strategic dependencies.
Netherlands Technology
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Loyens & Loeff
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Southern Italy’s “ZES Unica” Special Economic Zone: New Opportunities In Logistics And Real Estate
Italy's new ZES Unica framework consolidates regional special economic zones into a unified system offering tax incentives and streamlined procedures for foreign investors. The reform covers southern regions and strategic Mediterranean ports, creating opportunities in real estate, logistics, and industrial development. How can international operators leverage this framework to establish a competitive presence in European and Mediterranean markets?
Italy Tax
GGI Global Alliance
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