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Bill C-5: Canada’s Approach to Accelerating Major Projects

On June 6, 2025 the federal government tabled Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act, carrying out Prime Minister Carney’s election commitment to provide “one-window” regulatory decisions through a newly established Federal...more

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Corruption in Ukraine Spells Potential Trouble for Post-War Economic Rebuilding

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Ever since the relationship between former President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, and a Ukrainian energy company called Burisma became public, Ukrainian energy companies have been in the public eye. That remains the case, as the...more

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Japanese investment in Africa: opportunities and risks in a dynamic political landscape

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Japanese investment in Africa is gaining momentum, particularly in the mining and energy sectors. Diplomatic visits by Japanese leaders in 2023 and 2024 highlight this renewed commitment, emphasising the mutual benefits...more

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Investing in India - From challenges to solutions

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Since the publication of our first report, “Navigating India: Lessons for Foreign Investors,” in 2013, India has undergone a remarkable transformation. The country’s population grew by 100 million. Fuelled by improved...more

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Concept of Investment Policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Approved Until 2029

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On October 18, 2024, the government by its resolution approved the Concept of Investment Policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan until 2029 (the Concept). The main goals of the Concept are to attract at least US$ 150 billion of...more

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New Political Decisions Pose Challenges for Foreign and Local Investors

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As the dust settles from the elections in Mexico, a new set of political decisions that have transpired in constitutional amendments pose new and major challenges for local and foreign investors with current or future...more

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Latin America Focus 2024

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We have witnessed significant challenges and transformation in Latin America in the past year. Businesses across the region have grappled with political tensions, macroeconomic uncertainty, high interest rates and shifting...more

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Canada's M&A Landscape Q2 2024: Special Edition on Québec

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In this special edition of Bennett Jones' quarterly M&A update, we look at deal activity and the investment climate in Canada with a focus on the Québec market. The second quarter of 2024 and the year so far has been one of...more

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What Is the Future of Energy Charter Treaty (ECT)?

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The Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) is a multi-nation investment treaty which protects investors from the nationalization of assets and other arbitrary and discriminatory state conduct made at the expense of investments in the...more

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Trends in African Upstream M&A

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With global oil and gas demand forecast to grow and huge exploration potential across and offshore the continent, Africa is an increasingly attractive destination for upstream investment. In this chapter for Upstream Oil and...more

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Security of African Oil and Gas Projects: Risk Allocation Strategies

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As nations around the world scramble to lay their hands on new sources of energy to replace their heavy dependence on Russian oil and gas, attention is turning back to Africa’s resource-rich nations. Set back by years of...more

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Tech takeovers drive M&A in Indonesia

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Buoyed by healthy GDP growth and rising consumer confidence, Indonesian M&A has been on a roll in recent years. Southeast Asia’s largest economy has largely evaded macroeconomic headwinds such as high inflation and weakening...more

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Mining, Energy, and Infrastructure Disputes with Sovereign States in 2023: Mexico Tops the List of Respondents

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Disputes in these sectors are likely to continue to grow as the global demand for metals and minerals rises to meet the climate change targets for a cleaner and more renewable energy system. Mexico is ranked at the very top...more

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International News: Spotlight on Foreign Investment

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In this dynamic global landscape, investors have always been required to make savvy, smart choices. This requires navigating through the intricate web of bilateral treaty protection, exploring the vital role these agreements...more

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Investing in India

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What a difference a decade can make! Since the publication of our first report, "Navigating India: Lessons for Foreign Investors," in 2013, India has undergone a remarkable transformation. The country’s population grew by 100...more

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Colombia update – Investors face policy shifts in Colombian Energy Sector

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Investors in the Colombian energy sector are facing evolving challenges, as regulatory actions are being implemented by the Colombian government. Regulatory actions taken by the Colombian government since late 2022 in the...more

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Why Africa Matters: The Investment Case

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Population and economic growth: A burgeoning global market - Africa’s population is growing rapidly. Already numbering almost 1.5 billion, it is projected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050 – around 25% of the world’s...more

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Africa Focus: Summer 2023

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Recent disruptions in the global food supply chains have highlighted Africa's urgent need to become self-sufficient in food production. Traditionally, the continent has turned to small-scale community-based agricultural...more

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[Webinar] The Future of Investment Law in Latin America: Energy Sovereignty and Mineral Resources - April 20th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm...

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In Latin America, a profound process of economic reforms characterized the early 1990s, whereby, in some countries of the region, measures were taken to restructure, liberalize and even privatize the energy and mining...more

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Africa and the Gulf States herald a new era in trade and investment relations

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Strong diplomatic and economic ties have long existed between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and North Africa but there are other levers at play for deepening economic relations....more

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J.S. Held Global Intelligence Insights: Kazakhstan Election Update

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Introduction: Tokayev seeks to continue consolidating power - The 20 November ‘snap’ presidential election in Kazakhstan was a runaway victory for incumbent Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who received 81.3% of the vote. In line with...more

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Update: Russia Introduces Ban Restricting Ability of Investors to Exit from Russian Investments in Certain Industries

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Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a decree imposing an overall ban on transactions with certain assets, such as securities in certain Russian companies and interests in certain Russian investment projects, if these...more

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Country and sustainability risk mitigation: a briefing for energy and mining investors

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The transition of the global economy to align with the Paris Agreement aims and the UN Sustainable Development Goals is presenting many opportunities for energy and mining investors. However, it is occurring alongside a...more

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Investing in Colombia: Nearshoring & Economic Incentives in Manufacturing, Technology, Infrastructure, and Energy Industries

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In this episode of the Burr & Forman podcast, partner Ty Roofner and Paola Garcia, the Vice President of Investment at ProColombia, discuss what ProColombia is and its goals as well as the impact the pandemic has had on the...more

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Three Tips for Investors in Mexico's Energy Sector Regarding Potential USMCA Claims

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On March 10, Mexico’s amended Electricity Industry Law entered into force, introducing preferences for the Mexican state-owned utility, Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), with respect to the supply of electricity to the...more

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