The second annual report on the functioning of the UK’s investment screening regime has been published. We highlight the key points....more
The UK’s new national security screening tool has been in force for over 9 months and its impact on deal making is being felt. Determining whether notification is required can be complex and while the notification process...more
The UK National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA) has been in force for over six months. We know that within the first three months, the UK government received 221 notifications and “called-in” 17 deals for a more...more
The tightening of controls on foreign direct investment (FDI), on national security or national interest grounds, is having a significant impact on technology transactions – a trend that is only likely to grow....more