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Europe’s Defence Reset: Major reform efforts unveiled in Brussels and Berlin

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On 17 June 2025, the European Commission presented its “Defence Readiness Omnibus Package,” a comprehensive legislative initiative aimed at reinforcing Europe’s ability to plan, finance, and deliver defence capabilities at...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Part II: #DefenseTech—Regulatory Requirements for Defense Start-ups (or "How to Stay Out of Jail")

Defense technology companies in Germany operate in a highly regulated environment that requires careful navigation of various legal requirements. Key regulations include national or EU legislation on handling of...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Part I: #DefenseTech - Navigating Investment Control Regulations for Defense Start-ups in Germany

Defense technology companies in Germany operate in a highly regulated environment that requires careful navigation of various legal requirements. Key regulations include national or EU legislation on handling of...more

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Increasing European defence budgets: what are the implications for government contractors and investors?

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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

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Germany announces major shift in defense procurement policy

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The Russian attack on Ukraine has triggered a total shift in German defense procurement policy. The German government has not only announced the introduction of a massive extraordinary defense budget of €100 billion, but also...more

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Jones Day Talks: Navigating Foreign Direct Investment in Germany

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Germany has two different sets of rules for the review of foreign direct investments. The relevant ordinance, the Außenwirtschaftsverordnung, or AWV, provides for a sector-specific review process applying to the acquisition,...more

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Germany`s €1bn Fund to foster greater investment in Africa

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German business leaders have hailed Angela Merkel’s most recent pledge of €1bn to a development fund for Africa, with a view to tackle the massive unemployment on the continent, as an important and historic step forward. ...more

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Germany Tightens Rules on Foreign Direct Investment

• On 19 December 2018, the German government adopted the 12th regulation for the amendment of the German Foreign Trade Regulation. The amendment, which came into force on 29 December 2018, expands the ability of the German...more

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German Government Increases Foreign Investment Oversight

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Changes to the German Foreign Trade and Payments Ordinance (Außenwirtschaftsverordnung – FTPO) will impact certain cross-border transactions. Key Points: ..The changes, which entered into force on 18 July 2017, allow...more

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Chinese walls? Germany reinforces the control of foreign investments

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On 12 July 2017, the German Federal Government significantly reinforced the barriers for the acquisition of German companies by non-EU companies. The new Regulation for the Amendment of the Foreign Trade and Payments...more

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Red Notice Newsletter - May 2015

Welcome to the May 2015 edition of Red Notice, a publication of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. This month on the anticorruption front, a German engineering firm tests Brazil's recently implemented anticorruption...more

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