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European Commission Unveils Industrial Accelerator Act

On 4 March 2026, the European Commission (the "Commission") adopted its long-awaited legislative proposal to strengthen the EU's industrial base and stimulate demand for "Made in EU" products with the publication...

European Union Government

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Satellite Today/Via Satellite: A Constellation For Every Nation

AlixPartners’ David Owusu-Gyebi, Diane Shaw, Harry Malins, and Sita Sonty wrote this opinion article about how aerospace & defense companies can stake their ground in space infrastructure.

United Kingdom Government

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AlixPartners

UK Expands NSIA Mandatory Regime To Cover Water Sector & Clarifies Scope Of Semiconductors, Critical Minerals And AI Schedules

On 12 March 2026, the UK government confirmed that important changes will be made to the National Security and Investment Act (NSIA) Notifiable Acquisition Regulations (NARs) and the scope of the NSIA mandatory notification regime.

United Kingdom Government

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Defense Joint Ventures As Strategic Industrial Assets

Joint ventures (JVs) in defense are shifting from occasional vehicles for market entry or offset delivery to becoming part of the core industrial architecture that determines who controls critical capability, data, and political access.

United Kingdom Government

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AlixPartners

New EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation Guidelines: (Some) Clarity Emerges, Red Tape Remains

European Union Anti-trust

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A&O Shearman

What Is An International Investment Treaty And What Protections Do Foreign Investors Have?

United Kingdom Government

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

UK Government's Vision 2035: Critical Minerals Strategy – Opportunities And FDI Implications

Worldwide Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Beyond The Usual Suspects; The New Era Of Universal FDI Scrutiny

United Kingdom Government

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Travers Smith LLP

The National Security And Investment Act: What Founders Need To Know

United Kingdom Government

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Lewis Silkin

UK And European M&A: Predictions For 2026

United Kingdom Commercial

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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

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

European Union Government

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

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

European Union Technology

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Lewis Silkin

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

United Kingdom Government

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AlixPartners

UK NSIA Regime - 2024-2025 Trends

United Kingdom Government

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Addleshaw Goddard

Tech Predictions For 2026: The Year Ahead Promises To Be Anything But Predictable

United Kingdom Technology

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Lewis Silkin

UK Immigration Rule Changes (March 2026): Impact On Business Visas

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Analysis Of Spring 2026 UK Immigration Rule Changes For Employers

United Kingdom Immigration

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Lewis Silkin

Nottingham Attacks Inquiry Begins (Video)

United Kingdom Litigation

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Rothera Bray

Al And Service Clauses Considerations For Commercial Dispute Lawyers (Video)

United Kingdom Litigation

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Gatehouse Chambers

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

The UK National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSI Act) created a stand‑alone UK screening regime for acquisitions of control over entities and assets that may pose a national security risk.

United Kingdom Government

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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

EU FDI Screening Adapts To Evolving Geopolitical Risks

Overall intervention remains low. But new and strengthened regimes and proposals to bolster the EU FDI cooperation mechanism, plus heightened scrutiny of foreign investments...

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)

Indeed, Addleshaw Goddard entered the Spanish market in 2024 through the integration of our firm, that had already been operating in Spain since 1999...

Worldwide Commercial

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Addleshaw Goddard

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

Now in its third year of operation, the FSR's impact on businesses has been significant and controversial.

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

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

Sustainable Tourism In Tunisia

United Kingdom Government

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Giambrone & Partners

Infrastructure And Energy Spotlight – Spring/Summer 2025

United Kingdom Government

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Travers Smith LLP

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

United Kingdom Government

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Jones Day

Navigating Uncertainty: Regulatory Challenges For Chinese Tech Firms In 2025

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

European Union Government

AO

A&O Shearman

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

AO

A&O Shearman

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

Worldwide Finance

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Rahman Ravelli Solicitors

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

Sherrards Partner Laurel Zhang's attendance at key legal conferences across China strengthens UK-China business ties, enhances Sherrards' cross-border counsel, and fosters collaboration between legal professionals.

United Kingdom International

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Sherrards Solicitors

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

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

UK Government Announces Timetable For Changes To The National Security And Investment Act Regime

United Kingdom Government

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Osborne Clarke

Reform Of The EU Foreign Direct Investment Screening Regulation – How Might Transactions Be Impacted?

European Union Government

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Mayer Brown

Reform Of The EU Foreign Direct Investment Screening Regulation – How Might M&A Transactions Be Impacted?

European Union Government

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Mayer Brown

Budget News – Reversal Of Changes To High Net Worth Individual And Self-Certified Sophisticated Investor Criteria

United Kingdom Government

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DMH Stallard

Corporate Commentary Episode 7

United Kingdom Commercial

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DMH Stallard

A Guide To The Changes To The Greek Golden Visa

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

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

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

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Gowling WLG

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Hogan Lovells

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