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K&L Gates LLP

Historic US Presidential Visit to the Middle East

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The President of the United States, Donald Trump, recently concluded a landmark tour of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This was his first official...more

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Algeria Seeks Oil and Gas Investment

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Algeria, a country with a rich history in hydrocarbon production, is making significant strides in attracting global oil and gas investments. The National Agency for the Valorization of Hydrocarbon Resources (ALNAFT) has...more

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Investment Opportunities and Regulatory Framework in Kazakhstan

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The Republic of Kazakhstan, having vast reserves of natural resources and being located at the intersection of Europe and Asia, competes for investments in the region. As such, and as laid out in this article, the government...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Saudi Arabia Issues Decree to Permit Foreign Ownership of Retail Pharmacies

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The new law, which offers a unique opportunity for investors in Saudi Arabia’s pharmacy market, forms part of a broader strategy to encourage innovation and foreign investment. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has opened...more

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CFIUS Under Trump 2.0: Continued Scrutiny of Cross-Border Deals

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In 2024, the Biden Administration substantially expanded executive branch power to monitor foreign investment into and out of the United States. First, the administration continued efforts to aggressively police compliance...more

BCLP

Powering Up Data Centre Development in SE Asia with New Direct PPA Frameworks

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This insight highlights government initiatives in Southeast Asia that promote data centre development through Direct Power Purchase Agreements schemes. As jurisdictions compete to attract investment in the power intensive...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Agreement Facilitates Investments in Mexico Through the RUPI and Single Window for Investors

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The National Development Plan 2019-2024 was designed to promote private investment with a framework of legal certainty and transparency. Through the Decree of July 26, 2023, the Single Window for Investors and the Single...more

Jones Day

Mexico Enacts General Rules for the Investment Project Registry

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The Ministry of Economy issues the provisions to regulate the operation of the Single Registry of Investment Projects (the "Rules")....more

K2 Integrity

[Webinar] Family-Owned Businesses in Italy and Spain: Opportunities and Pitfalls for International Investors - October 29th, 1:00...

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Family-owned businesses continue to play a significant role in the Italian and Spanish economies, accounting for more than 80 percent of all enterprises and around 60 percent of GDP in both countries. In the aftermath of the...more

J.S. Held

2024 J.S. Held Global Risk Report: Political Risk From Government Interference

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All investments are subject to shifts in business climate and geopolitics, and the whims of the investor and host government alike. For global businesses in 2024, government intervention is increasingly a real and critical...more

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Ending the Draught: Africa’s Return to International Debt Markets

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On 12 February, the Kenyan government added momentum to Africa’s return to international debt markets by successfully issuing a USD 1.5 billion Eurobond. The issuance followed similar moves by Côte d’Ivoire and Benin which...more

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2024 J.S. Held Global Risk Report: Business Implications From China’s Weakened Economy

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After 30 years of extraordinary growth, China’s economy – the world’s second largest – appears to be entering a new phase of slower expansion. The real estate sector – which accounts for around one-third of Chinese GDP and...more

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Alternative Financing Sources for Developers: EB-5 And E-2 Investors

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The EB-5 immigrant visa investor program has been used as an alternative source of funding for many real estate developers. EB-5 investors have typically preferred real estate related projects, and EB-5 capital has been used...more

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

[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

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Ten Key Considerations for Growth Equity Investments in Canada: Part 1

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As growth equity investment strategies gain prominence in global private equity fundraising and institutional capital allocation, we have seen an increase in this type of investment in Canadian companies, particularly by U.S....more

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2022 Guide to Developing and Investing In South Florida Real Estate: What Out-of-State and Overseas Investors Need to Know

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Estimates suggest that 1,000 people are moving to Florida each day, with most of them heading to South Florida. For developers and investors lured by the meteoric growth and favorable business conditions, it’s crucial to...more

Sullivan & Worcester

Prosper Africa Reboot Revitalizes Investment Opportunities in Africa

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The United States (US) government’s Prosper Africa project is getting a reboot by the Biden administration, renewing the government’s commitment to increased trade with African countries and incentivizing American companies...more

McDermott Will & Emery

[Virtual Event] Key Developments in Latin America: What Foreign Investors Need to Know - May 20th, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CET

Latin America’s growing investment landscape brings with it unique challenges and opportunities for foreign investors. Join us for a discussion on key developments impacting companies with investments or operations in Brazil,...more

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Department of Treasury Releases Proposed Regulations Offering Pandemic Relief to Qualified Opportunity Zone Businesses

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On April 14, 2021, the Department of Treasury (“Treasury”) released proposed regulations (the “Proposed Regulations”) that, if adopted, would allow flexibility for qualified opportunity zone businesses (“QOZBs”) to revise or...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Force Majeure In Emerging Markets: Mitigating Risk For Construction And Energy Investors

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Although emerging markets offer a wealth of investment opportunities, political instability and government responses to adverse events present risks for foreign investors. This article considers key dispute risks related to...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

The Practical Implications of the EU-China Investment Deal

On December 30, 2020, the EU and China announced the conclusion of the negotiations of the investment treaty, the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement in Investments (CAI). The CAI represents a strategic opportunity for EU...more

K2 Integrity

Policy Alert: United States Prohibits Investment in Chinese Companies with Military Ties

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On November 12, 2020, President Trump issued an Executive Order on Addressing the Threat from Securities Investments that Finance Communist Chinese Military Companies (the “Investment EO” or the “EO”).1 The Investment EO may...more

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COVID-19 and Foreign Investments in France: Strengthening of the Control

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In the context of the COVID-19 crisis, the French government introduced some new rules to strengthen France's control over foreign investments: •through a Decree (décret) and an Order (arrêté) dated 22 July 2020, the...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Targeting Asian Investment Opportunities

The attraction of seeking out superior investment returns from well-structured investments in Asia’s unique markets has never been stronger. Economies in countries such as China, India, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia all...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Final CFIUS Regulations Became Effective in February 2020

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February 13, 2020 was the effective date (the “Effective Date”) for final regulations issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) on behalf of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”)....more

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