We are pleased to present our latest analysis on the public M&A market in Germany for 2024. This comprehensive report, prepared by A&O Shearman, provides an in-depth overview of the market developments and key trends,...more
On 1 May 2021, the latest amendment of the German Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regime entered into force, following a decision of the German government as of 27 April 2021.
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Foreign investors who consider to acquire German companies in the coming weeks or months should pay attention the following...more
Introduction -
In 2004, Germany enacted a regime empowering the German government to assess and prohibit the acquisition of German businesses active in the defence and encryption sector by Non-German investors. This...more
On 1st of August 2018, the German government issued the first ever (precautionary) order prohibiting the acquisition of a German business by a foreign investor – the Leifeld case....more
Speed read -
Just a few weeks after Germany amended its rules on foreign direct investment (FDI) control, European Commission President Juncker announced a legislative proposal for, and the European Commission published a...more