Compliance Tip of the Day: M&A – International Issues
LathamTECH in Focus: Navigating National Security: The Impact of FDI Reviews on Tech M&A
Foreign Correspondent: An FDI Podcast | Mapping the National Security Landscape for Investors
Legal Alert | Japan is Primed for Increased Foreign Direct Investment
Hot Topics in International Trade-Braumiller Law Group-FDI Into Mexico from China
Wiley's 10 Key Trade Developments: Outbound Investments and CFIUS Review
AGG Talks: Cross-Border Business - How Foreign Companies Can Protect Their IP and Brand in the U.S.
Investing in Colombia: Nearshoring & Economic Incentives in Manufacturing, Technology, Infrastructure, and Energy Industries
Foreign Investment Controls: Are We Seeing a More Nuanced Approach to Private Equity?
Challenges for Infrastructure Projects in the Current Environment
Jones Day Talks: Italy Embraces Foreign investment but Maintains Oversight
Jones Day Talks: Oversight of Foreign Direct Investment in the UK
Jones Day Talks: EU's New Foreign Direct Investment Regulations Eye Specific Sectors
Jones Day Talks: Doing Deals Down Under: Australia's Foreign Direct Investment Regime
Jones Day Talks: Navigating Foreign Direct Investment in Germany
Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned...more
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
On February 21, 2025, President Trump issued the America First Investment Policy Memorandum, which promotes foreign investment in the United States from allies yet also signals restrictions for certain investments in...more
As the proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel garners global attention, its implications extend far beyond mere corporate gains. This merger symbolizes a strengthening of the crucial U.S.-Japan...more
At a time of significant geopolitical challenges, many jurisdictions are looking at their investment screening regimes to ensure that they can adequately safeguard national security and public order. Within this context,...more
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
Foreign direct investment (FDI) regimes continue to grow in number and complexity around the world, and FDI has become a key global regulatory consideration that must be carefully understood, assessed and managed in...more
The past two years have witnessed significant geopolitical fracturing and macroeconomic difficulties that continue to hamper certain dealmaking. Several sectors have posted transactional lows throughout 2023, and persistent...more
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
Now in its seventh year of annual publication, White & Case's Foreign Direct Investment Reviews provides a comprehensive look into rapidly evolving foreign direct investment (FDI) laws and regulations in approximately 40...more
This Insight outlines, at a high level, the prior US outbound investment regime, its structure, and some reasons for its ultimate demise. We discuss some useful lessons from the prior attempt and identify areas where...more
The regulation of foreign direct investment, or FDI, has been in the spotlight for most of 2022 and will likely remain a key issue for dealmakers and cross-border M&A in 2023. Globally, we continue to see a trend towards...more
Global M&A markets recorded another year of extraordinary growth in 2021 with transaction values soaring to a new record high of nearly USD6 trillion. As 2022 begins, we examine what underpinned that growth and ask if it can...more
For more than two decades, the United Kingdom's (U.K.) foreign direct investment regime remained fairly untouched. Then, in mid-2021, amidst pressure from its allies, particularly the United States, the U.K. overhauled and...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
Foreign direct investment (FDI) reviews have become an increasingly critical issue in cross-border M&A transactions. Although many countries continue to encourage inbound investment, Taiwanese businesses and investors should...more
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
The global M&A market staged a remarkable recovery in the second half of last year, despite an escalating pandemic and deep political turmoil. As 2021 begins, we identify the most significant trends likely to shape dealmaking...more
In November 2020, the UK Government introduced the National Security and Investment Bill (the "Bill"). Subject to the passing through UK Parliament, the Bill is expected to become law in early 2021, ushering in a Committee on...more
The UK government has now made a show of force in its foreign direct investment (FDI) reviews. For the first time, the UK Secretary of State issued an order to prevent a transaction for raising public interest...more
United States export control, sanctions, and foreign investment (CFIUS) regulations advance U.S. national security and foreign policy interests, but in very different ways. They are also quite complex. As a result, media...more
A takeover of a French company carrying on so-called ‘sensitive’ activity in France by a company ultimately controlled by foreigners - European Union and non-EU - is subject to the prior authorization of the Ministry of the...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
Looking for authoritative information about the latest developments and challenges the current crisis will raise in CFIUS? During these uncertain times, dealmakers and their counsel have many burning questions surrounding...more
The EU has recently laid the ground to take a more active role in the screening of foreign direct investment (FDI). On April 10, 2019, the EU formally established a framework for foreign investment screening including a...more