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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Navigating Foreign Direct Investment Regulation: Defence

Defence, and the related military and dual-use sectors, encompasses activities supporting defensive and national security capabilities. While some of these activities may be defence-specific, others have applications in both...more

Mayer Brown

The Year in Review: UK Foreign Direct Investment Regime Set for Reform

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On 22 July 2025, the UK Government published its fourth Annual Report on the operation of the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA). On the same day, the Labour administration unveiled proposals to reform the NSIA...more

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Rising geopolitical tensions ignite European defense M&A

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As Europe scrambles to build its military-industrial capabilities, sector dealmaking is on the rise. Here we explore how foreign investors are shaping their strategies to navigate sweeping reforms of regulatory frameworks...more

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

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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 of non-Italian companies that...more

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Increasing European defence budgets: what are the implications for government contractors and investors?

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At a time of marked geopolitical uncertainty, governments around Europe are committing to meaningful increases in defence spending, whilst also looking to private capital and investment to supplement public funds. This in...more

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Real Estate Transactions Come Under Increased National Security Scrutiny

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As geopolitical tensions rise and the post-Cold War global order continues to fray, national security has experienced a renewed policymaking focus. The most prominent areas in this regard have been critical technology...more

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The Evolution of National Security in the U.S. and U.K.

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The U.S. and the U.K. are focused on common national security risks, including preventing foreign access to key emerging technologies, the integrity of the defense supply chain, protection of critical infrastructure, and...more

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UK Government Publishes Its First Report on the UK’s Foreign Direct Investments Regime

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The UK’s national security and investment regime came into effect on 4 January 2022. On 16 June, the UK government published its first report on the operation of the regime for the period between 4 January and 31 March...more

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Decoupling From China: Part 1 - Legislation And Funding

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The COVID-19 pandemic and the serious supply chain vulnerabilities it exposed have led to a seismic shift in U.S. policy and regulation, from stepped-up measures to protect U.S. technology, intellectual property and data from...more

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Foreign direct investment reviews 2019: A global perspective: China

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China has developed its own national security review regime over the past years, but the review process and relevant rules and guidance continue to be subject to further clarifications. A ministerial review panel (MRP) was...more

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Foreign direct investment reviews 2019: A global perspective - United Kingdom

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National security interventions have largely been confined to defense-related transactions - Since mid-2018, there have been a number of important changes (actual and proposed) to legislation permitting intervention by...more

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Foreign direct investment reviews 2019: A global perspective: Russian Federation

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The Russian government clarified requirements to disclosure of information about foreign investors' beneficiaries, beneficial owners and controlling persons. The Government Commission on Control over Foreign Investments in...more

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Foreign direct investment reviews 2019: A global perspective: France

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In December 2018, a new decree expanded the scope of the French national security review, especially in the technology sector In May 2019, the so-called “PACTE” Law strengthened the powers of French authorities in case of...more

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Foreign direct investment reviews 2019: A global perspective: Finland

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Deals are generally not blocked in Finland - The Finnish government views foreign ownership positively as a catalyst for increasing internationalization and competitiveness. Deals are only restricted when they meet very...more

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U.S.-India Newsletter - September 2019

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Over the years, and following the general elections in 2019, the partnership between the United States and India has gone from strength to strength. U.S.-India bilateral trade surged to more than $142 billion in 2018, up 12.7...more

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Jones Day Talks: Navigating Foreign Direct Investment in Germany

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Germany has two different sets of rules for the review of foreign direct investments. The relevant ordinance, the Außenwirtschaftsverordnung, or AWV, provides for a sector-specific review process applying to the acquisition,...more

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Germany Tightens Rules on Foreign Direct Investment

• On 19 December 2018, the German government adopted the 12th regulation for the amendment of the German Foreign Trade Regulation. The amendment, which came into force on 29 December 2018, expands the ability of the German...more

Hogan Lovells

Top international trade and export control developments in 2017 for ADG companies

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Aerospace, defense, and government services (ADG) companies increasingly rely on international customers and global supply chains to stay competitive in today’s global market. In the United States, ADG companies rely heavily...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Significant Liberalization of Foreign Investment Rules in India

On June 20, 2016, the Indian government, in an effort to open up the Indian economy and bring in much-needed foreign capital, announced a radical liberalization of the foreign direct investment (FDI) rules by liberalizing...more

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Indian Government Relaxes Restrictions on Foreign Direct Investment

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The Indian government announced on June 20, 2016 new rules for foreign direct investment (FDI), allowing for up to 100% FDI in certain sectors, including defense and civil aviation. The changes also relax the local sourcing...more

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