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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
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is an interagency committee that is tasked with reviewing foreign investments in U.S. business entities and real estate assets. For foreign investors,...more
The Italian government has recently published its 2024 Annual Report on Foreign Direct Investment (the Report), providing an overview of the exercise of its special powers, commonly referred to as “Golden Power,” in sectors...more
In this episode of LathamTECH in Focus, Silicon Valley partner Tessa Bernhardt examines the global scrutiny on tech M&A deals involving advanced technologies like AI, highlighting how the intersection of highly regulated...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
Motivated by a rapidly evolving geopolitical climate, governments around the globe have increasingly scrutinized and intervened in transactions under foreign direct investment (FDI) screening regimes in recent years. Rising...more
On 22 May 2025, the Hellenic Parliament enacted Law 5202/2025, introducing a Foreign Direct Investment (“FDI”) regime in Greece (the “Regime”), effective as of that date. The Regime took effect immediately upon publication in...more
The EU Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Screening Regulation (Regulation) entered into force in October 2020. It aims to create a cooperation mechanism which enables EU member states and the European Commission (EC) to...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
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
On February 21, 2025, the Trump administration published its “America First Investment Policy” memorandum. Among other items, the Policy calls for the United States to restrict China-affiliated persons from investing in...more
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
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
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
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Asia continues to expand, with jurisdictions across the region implementing diverse regulatory frameworks to attract and control foreign capital. Understanding the nuances of these...more
Foreign investment (FDI) screening regimes continued to present challenges for dealmakers. We saw tough intervention in key jurisdictions. New and expanding rules added to regulatory burden. Overall, most deals are cleared...more
On February 21, 2025, President Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) announcing an “America First Investment Policy” focused on promoting foreign investment in the United States from allies and...more
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
If the UK and China were friends on social media, their relationship status would be ‘it’s complicated’. China is integral to many integrated supply chains, globally as well as in the UK, and is also a significant source of...more
Our European Antitrust Team provides insights into German foreign direct investment (FDI) control in 2024....more
President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) on Feb. 3, 2025, directing the Treasury and Commerce secretaries to submit a comprehensive plan within 90 days for the creation of the United States' first Sovereign...more
In 2024, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) saw significant financial engagement. Preliminary data indicates that China invested approximately $92.4 billion in various projects across the 149 countries involved in the...more
On Feb. 3, Panama announced its plans to leave China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino announced his decision following a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during Rubio’s...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
In line with international and European developments, Ireland has introduced a new regime to provide for a process to allow for certain transactions that may present risks to the security or public order of the State to be...more