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Update To The EU FDI Screening Regulation – What Is Changing?

More than five years ago, the EU's Foreign Direct Investment ("FDI") Screening Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2019/452) (the "Regulation")...

European Union Government

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Schrödinger's Code – European Commission Calls For Evidence On EU Quantum Act

The EU Quantum Act is a forthcoming regulation designed to turn the EU's Quantum Europe Strategy into law by creating a coordinated framework to align research programmes...

European Union Technology

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Lewis Silkin

Defend, Attack, And Optimise: Cost Inflation Outlook November 2025

Multiple forces are simultaneously challenging traditional procurement approaches, demanding new strategies for cost management, risk mitigation, and competitive advantage.

United Kingdom Government

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AlixPartners

UK NSIA Regime - 2024-2025 Trends

The UK Government's latest NSIA Report (April 2024–March 2025) shows continued trends: more deals are caught by the regime, partly due to the ISU's increased identification of non-notified deals...

United Kingdom Government

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Addleshaw Goddard

National Security Meets Investment: Understanding The United Kingdom's Evolving NSI Regime

United Kingdom Government

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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

EU FDI Screening Adapts To Evolving Geopolitical Risks

European Union Government

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A&O Shearman

Dealmaker Q&A About The Spanish M&A Market With Roberto Pomares, Partner (Head Of Spain, Addleshaw Goddard)

Worldwide Commercial

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Addleshaw Goddard

Time For A Reset? European Commission Launches Review Of Foreign Subsidies Regulation

European Union Anti-trust

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A&O Shearman

Navigating Foreign Direct Investment Regulation: Defence

Worldwide Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

National Security & Investment Act - 4th Annual Report (2024/25)

United Kingdom Government

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Travers Smith LLP

The Year In Review: UK Foreign Direct Investment Regime Set For Reform

United Kingdom Government

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Mayer Brown

Developing Trends From The Latest Annual Report On The UK National Security And Investment Regime

United Kingdom Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Proposed Mini-Reforms To The National Security And Investment Act 2021

United Kingdom Government

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Addleshaw Goddard

Sustainable Tourism In Tunisia

United Kingdom Government

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Giambrone & Partners

Banking Litigation Podcast Episode 57: Monthly Update - November/December 2025 Festive Special (Podcast)

United Kingdom Finance

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Fresh Evidence On Witness Credibility Resulted In Tribunal Decision Being Set Aside

United Kingdom Employment

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Wrigleys Solicitors

COP30: What Were The Key Outcomes?

Worldwide Environment

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Travers Smith LLP

Building Safety Act 2022: What To Expect In 2026 - Levy, BSR Reform, Second Staircases And Remediation Bill

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

CSRD And CSDDD Version 2.0 – The EU's Sustainability Framework Redefined

United Kingdom Commercial

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Travers Smith LLP

Infrastructure And Energy Spotlight – Spring/Summer 2025

In this edition, we look at the UK Government's 10 year Infrastructure Strategy and whether the "Washington effect" has trumped the "Brussels effect" in relation to ESG regulation.

United Kingdom Government

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Travers Smith LLP

Extraterritorial Reach Of Italian/UK FDI Rules: Are In-Country Sales Sufficient Nexus?

The Situation: In two recent decisions in the defense and national security sector, the Italian Foreign Direct Investment Authority ("FDI Authority") asserted jurisdiction in connection with two acquisitions...

United Kingdom Government

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Jones Day

Navigating Uncertainty: Regulatory Challenges For Chinese Tech Firms In 2025

In just one month, Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek's technological prowess and cost-effectiveness has upended global tech industry expectations and markets – and prompted global regulatory scrutiny.

Worldwide Technology

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

EU Energy Transition: Europe's Critical Materials Value Chain Boosted By Strategic Projects Announcement

A recent announcement by the European Commission of 47 Strategic Projects is set to boost the bloc's domestic supply of raw materials, strengthening its battery and defense value chains...

European Union Government

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A&O Shearman

FCA To Establish Itself In The United States And Asia-Pacific

Worldwide Finance

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Rahman Ravelli Solicitors

2023: Doing Business In The United Kingdom

United Kingdom Government

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World Law Group

UK Sets Go Live Date For Foreign Influence Registration Scheme And Urges Business To Prepare

United Kingdom Government

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Steptoe LLP

National Security & Investment Act: UK Government Wins First Challenge To Divestment Order

United Kingdom Government

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Travers Smith LLP

Legal Alert – The Business Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024

United Kingdom Commercial

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Spencer West

Bridging Borders: Laurel Zhang Elevates Sherrards At Leading Law Conferences In China

United Kingdom International

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Sherrards Solicitors

Love In A Cold Climate – International Expansion And The Impact Of Foreign Government

United Kingdom Government

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Withers LLP

UK Government Taking Longer With FDI Reviews, But Clearance Rates Higher

United Kingdom Anti-trust

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Jones Day

The Year In Review: UK Foreign Direct Investments Regime In The Spotlight

United Kingdom Government

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Mayer Brown

Floriane Lavaud Publishes In The ICSID Review

United Kingdom Government

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Withers LLP

Love In A Cold Climate – International Expansion And The Impact Of Foreign Government

In light of the new Labour Government's targeting of independent schools in respect to charging VAT and removing Business Rates Relief in the recent budget...

United Kingdom Government

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Withers LLP

UK Government Taking Longer With FDI Reviews, But Clearance Rates Higher

The UK government's 2023/2024 NSI Regime Annual Report highlights longer FDI review times but increased Phase 1 clearances. Compliance risks rise, with potential penalties for missed mandatory notifications and future reforms expected.

United Kingdom Anti-trust

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Jones Day

The Year In Review: UK Foreign Direct Investments Regime In The Spotlight

On 10 September 2024, the UK Government published its third Annual Report on the operation of the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA).

United Kingdom Government

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Mayer Brown

Floriane Lavaud Publishes In The ICSID Review

Floriane Lavaud, a leading authority in the field, has recently authored an article titled 'Evidentiary Challenges in the Context of Armed Conflict' in a special edition of the ICSID Review...

United Kingdom Government

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Withers LLP

National Security And Investment Act: Government Confirms Updates In Response To Call For Evidence

United Kingdom Government

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Lewis Silkin

Corporate Commentary Episode 7

The National Security and Investment Act 2021 (the "Act") introduced screening powers for the UK government to scrutinise and potentially block acquisitions of UK business...

United Kingdom Commercial

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DMH Stallard

A Guide To The Changes To The Greek Golden Visa

Greece has always been one of the most desirable Mediterranean countries for British nationals to consider as a country to relocate when retiring.

United Kingdom Immigration

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Giambrone & Partners

Cooley Responds To Call For Evidence On Operation Of The UK's National Security And Investment Regime

On 13 November 2023, the UK government published a call for evidence on the scope and operation of the UK's National Security and Investment regime, with the aim of making it as ‘pro business' and ‘pro investment' as possible.

United Kingdom Government

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Cooley LLP

What Investors Need To Know About The European Commission's New Economic Security Initiatives And Their Potential Impact On Investment Screening

On 24 January 2024 the European Commission announced five related initiatives aimed at enhancing EU "economic security" in the face of risks arising from increased geopolitical tensions...

European Union Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Innovation Will Be Key In Scotland Reaching Goal Of 'Global Hub For Space'

United Kingdom Government

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Marks & Clerk

EU Commission Proposes Stronger EU FDI Screening Regime

European Union Government

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Norton Rose Fulbright

UK Investment Screening: Supporting A More Pro-investment Approach

United Kingdom Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

UK's National Security And Investment Act 2021 (Video)

United Kingdom Government

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Gowling WLG

Trade, Customs, The Level Playing Field: Key Considerations In The EU And The UK In 2024

European Union International

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Steptoe LLP

5 Key Things You Need To Know About Starting Up In The UK

United Kingdom Government

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IR Global

International Expansion: Building Your Business Overseas

Worldwide Strategy

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IR Global

Global M&A Outlook 2024: Ready For Take-off?

Worldwide Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Merger Control, FDI And FSR – The Triple Impact

Worldwide Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

GCR Foreign Direct Investment Regulation Guide – Third Edition: Now Live And Free To Access Online

Worldwide Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Private Capital: Antitrust & FDI Trends To Expect In 2024

European Union Anti-trust

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Ropes & Gray LLP

Predictions For UK Developments In 2024 From Our Competition, Regulation And Trade Team (Part 2)

United Kingdom Anti-trust

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Future Of Biodiversity – No Time To Stop And Smell The Roses

Worldwide Government

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WTW

Upcoming Reform Of The FDI Screening Regulation – Outcome Of The European Commission Evaluation Report

European Union Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Supply Chain (2): New Measures On Rare Earths And Other Critical Raw Materials

European Union Government

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Travers Smith LLP

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