The UK government is considering steps to make the regime more business-friendly, while maintaining and refining essential national security protections.
The National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA), the UK’s first...more
Investors should plan today for the UK’s National Security and Investment Bill.
On 11 November 2020, the UK government published the draft of its long-awaited National Security and Investment Bill (the NSI Bill). The...more
The fourth amendment extends and modifies the framework to support companies affected by COVID-19.
On 13 October 2020, the European Commission (Commission) published a fourth amendment to the Temporary Framework for State...more
While the COVID-19 outbreak is a severe public health emergency for citizens and societies, it also poses the risk of a serious downturn in the economy, affecting businesses, jobs, and households.
In these exceptional...more
Austria has reportedly agreed to grant to Austrian Airlines €600 million to secure its future operation as a network carrier in Vienna. The aid consists of a 90% state-guaranteed loan (€300 million) and a direct grant (€150...more
Amid FDI screening regime expansion, deal teams have opportunities to capitalise on newly available exemptions, but must beware novel complexities.
US intervention in the proposed acquisition of hotel-software company...more
The second amendment allows EU Member States to provide State aid in the form of recapitalisations and subordinated debt to companies affected by COVID-19.
On 8 May 2020, the European Commission (Commission) adopted a...more
The guidance includes a refresher on “failing firm” defence claims, for which the CMA will maintain a high bar.
On 22 April 2020 the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published guidance on its assessment of...more
Ofgem’s recently announced goals and developments and changes to the post-Brexit state aid regime will have important implications for market players.
2020 is set to be a an important year for competition law-related...more