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AI and EU Merger Control

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Global investment in AI surged to approximately USD 252 billion in 2024, representing a thirteen-fold increase since 2014. As AI technologies become deeply embedded across key economic sectors such as finance, manufacturing,...more

A&O Shearman

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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From open door to watchful gatekeeper: Greece adopts a foreign-investment screening mechanism

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On May 22, 2025, the Hellenic Parliament passed long-expected legislation to establish Greece’s first national mechanism for the screening of foreign direct investments (FDI) on grounds of national security and public order....more

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FDI Enforcement Trends in EU, EU Member States, and UK: Q1 2025

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In the first quarter of 2025, the approach of the European Union, EU member states, and the United Kingdom toward foreign direct investment (FDI) reviews continues to be cautious and is increasingly linked to security...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Irish Merger Control Update and Outlook for 2025

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In February 2025, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) published its annual report on mergers and acquisitions, providing details on the transactions reviewed by the CCPC in 2024. This update provides our...more

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European Competition Law Newsletter – April 2025

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UK CMA Imposes Fines for Information Exchanges Affecting Labour Markets - On 21 March 2025, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced fines on four UK broadcast and production companies for engaging in...more

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The EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation Beds Down: 10 Enforcement Trends

The EU’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) allows the European Commission (EC) to investigate and remedy subsidies received from non-European countries that distort the EU internal market. As the FSR marks its inaugural year...more

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European Commission Opens First M&A In-Depth Investigation Under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation

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Our Antitrust Team reviews how the European Commission is using the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) and, for the first time, performed an in-depth investigation into whether the acquirer of a company with activities in the...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

The EU Commission Gets Serious About Foreign Direct Investment Screening

As part of its European Economic Security Package, the European Commission (‘Commission’) has recently proposed a number of legislative proposals and White Papers intended to better protect Europe’s strategic interests...more

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The Year Ahead for M&A Regulation in Brussels - BCLP’s Top 5 Things to Watch in 2024

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2024 is shaping up to be a year of significant change in Brussels. European Parliamentary elections in June will be followed by the appointment of a new Commission in the autumn....more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: October 2023

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Antitrust and Competition - European Commission Prohibits US$1.7 Billion Merger in Online Travel Agency Sector - On 25 September 2023, the European Commission (Commission) prohibited, under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004...more

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EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation Goes Live: Key Implications for M&A Transactions

On 12 July 2023, the EU’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) entered into force. The FSR allows the European Commission (EC) to investigate and remedy subsidies received from non-EU countries that distort the EU internal...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

The FSR Will Soon Apply: What Companies Need to Know

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The EU’s new regime for tackling foreign subsidies will kick in on 12 July 2023. On 10 July 2023, the European Commission (Commission) published the final text of the Implementing Regulation (Final IR) on proceedings...more

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[Webinar] Preparing for Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) - June 30th, 9:30 am CEST

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As the European Commission prepares to enforce the recently adopted Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) and its implementation is imminent, it is time to prepare for this new regulatory framework. Join us, together with...more

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[Webinar] Preparing for Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) - June 26th, 3:30 pm CEST

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As the European Commission prepares to enforce the recently adopted Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) and its implementation is imminent, it is time to prepare for this new regulatory framework. Join us, together with...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 4th European Forum on FDI Reviews and CFIUS - June 7th - 8th, London, United Kingdom

Hosted by C5, the 4th European Forum on FDI Reviews and CFIUS returns for another exciting year with curated programming that will help you navigate emerging complex National Security Reviews across the UK and EU....more

BCLP

The year ahead in Brussels - the European Commission’s expanding scrutiny of M&A

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As we enter 2023, the European Commission is redoubling its efforts to scrutinise transactions on a variety of bases. The focus has been on the digital sector for some time, but the impact of the Commission’s expanding...more

White & Case LLP

Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: Italy

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In response to the COVID-19 emergency, the screening powers of the Italian government were significantly expanded - The Italian government, led by the President of the Council of Ministries, together with any other...more

McDermott Will & Emery

[Ongoing Program] Session 1: M&A Opportunities in US and Europe for Korean Investors (CFIUS/European FDI) - September 8th, 10:00...

KOREA WEBINAR SERIES 2021 - In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, our first Korea Webinar Series will be held as a virtual series, with four sessions taking place between September 8 – September 28, 2021. Though we cannot...more

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Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Notifications: The Proposed European Regulation on Foreign Subsidies

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The European Commission has published a far-reaching proposal for a regulation to tackle foreign subsidies affecting the EU internal market. This proposal appears as a game changer for foreign direct investment. If adopted,...more

BCLP

EU M&A Regulation is getting tougher – what you need to know in 2020 and beyond

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The COVID-19 pandemic has made 2020 a difficult year for many companies looking to do deals. Competition agencies and other government regulators have in many cases slowed down their timeframes or even refused to accept...more

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The EU "Club" Gets More Exclusive: Closing The Doors On Foreign Subsidies?

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Although the EU has strict rules that limit the circumstances in which Member States can subsidize companies in the EU, the rest of the world does not. The European Commission considers this difference unfair because it would...more

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Foreign Direct Investment Screening in Europe and the Middle East

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One effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has been to accelerate the implementation of new or stricter controls on inward-bound foreign direct investment activity ("FDI"), particularly in the European Union. For example, in March...more

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EU flexes its muscles on foreign-subsidised acquisitions and market distortions

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On 17 June 2020, the European Commission published a White Paper seeking views on three powerful new tools to control the acquisitions and activities of foreign subsidised companies in the EU:1 (i) a general ex post control...more

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European Commission to Expand Oversight of Foreign Subsidies - Investments in the European Union subsidized by non-EU governments...

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The European Commission is expected to issue a White Paper on an Instrument on Foreign Subsidies on June 17, as anticipated in its 2020 work program. The Commission's White Paper will address the perception that foreign...more

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