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
Key Takeaways: - In 2024, CFIUS reviewed 325 covered transactions and increased its scrutiny of non-notified deals. Nevertheless, both the number of filings reviewed and the number of requests for formal filings following...more
On August 6, 2025, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) released the public version of its Annual Report to Congress for Calendar Year 2024 (the Report), which highlights CFIUS’ priorities,...more
While France remains a top destination of foreign investments in Europe, the 2024 annual report published by French foreign direct investment (FDI) authorities shows increased scrutiny of investments in French strategic...more
There are few high-standard investment agreements in force between the United States and major commercial centers. However, Singapore and the United States have a high-standard trade and investment agreement, the...more
KEY CONSIDERATIONS AND PRACTICAL INSIGHTS FOR VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTORS - Germany’s foreign direct investment (FDI) regime has been expanded considerably in recent years, mirroring a global trend towards increased scrutiny...more
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
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
The first 100 days of a new administration sets the tone for policy direction and regulatory priorities. The following key takeaways from the Trump administration’s first three months highlight significant trends, shifts and...more
Africa is undergoing a transformation, driven by technological innovation, cultural influence, and new investment opportunities. With a young and tech-savvy population, the continent is rapidly emerging as a global economic...more
Foreign investors can now directly invest in public companies that own real estate in Makkah and Madinah, thereby boosting market appeal and liquidity....more
U.S.-Colombian relations are currently experiencing a period of heightened tension, as evidenced by recent trade measures and diplomatic exchanges. Moreover, in the last weeks the Free Trade Commission (the "Commission") of...more
Senator Cornyn made the above statement on the Senate floor on November 14, 2023, while advocating for his colleagues to pass the Outbound Investment Transparency Act as part of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act...more
We are pleased to present the inaugural episode of our “Foreign Correspondent” FDI podcast, a monthly conversation about foreign investment screening. In this episode, host and Skadden counsel Jason Hewitt leads a discussion...more
Amid the flurry of expected international trade actions by the second Trump administration, the outgoing Biden White House reached a significant (but overlooked) agreement of its own to curtail investor-state dispute...more
Chinese foreign investment in the mining sector continues to flow into the African continent. OHADA member states in West and Central Africa are amongst the main recipient of such investment. A priority for the local...more
On 17 October, the European Commission (EC) issued its Fourth Annual Report under Article 5(4) of the Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) Screening Regulation (the Regulation) along with an EC Staff Working Document (SWD). The...more
The demand for medical services in China is growing, with the country’s ageing population set against its potential for economic development. A joint circular released by China’s Ministry of Commerce, National Health...more
On November 1, 2024, the Ministry of Commerce of China, together with five other governmental departments, issued the newly revised Measures for the Administration of Strategic Investment in Listed Companies by Foreign...more
The third Annual Report on the UK's National Security and Investment Act provides some valuable insights into the review process and how it continues to develop. We explore some of the key metrics and trends and what they...more
On February 5, 2024, President López Obrador sent the Reform Initiative to the Chamber of Deputies. This, in turn, was submitted to the United Commission of Constitutional and Energy Matters for review....more
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are well established tools for increasing exports, facilitating imports and driving economic growth in their host economies. SEZs are "demarcated geographic areas contained within a country's...more
Indonesia’s investment landscape continues to flourish, as revealed in the recent press conference led by the Minister of Investment and Head of Investment Coordinating Board of Indonesia. The first half of 2024 has seen...more
Revised regulations restricting investments in Chinese companies developing semiconductors and microelectronics, quantum information technologies, and artificial intelligence systems are taking shape and could soon be in...more
By any metric, Japan should have great appeal for foreign investors. It is an advanced economy with a strong market, established industrial base, renowned tech sector, a reputation for quality, and a stable and secure...more