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Revised EU FDI Screening Regulation’s Direction of Motion Following the European Parliament’s Review

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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

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

First Quarter Foreign Direct Investment Updates

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

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China Adopts Measures to Counter Foreign Laws Banning Transactions with Chinese Firms

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The Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) released Order No. 1 of 2021 on Rules on Counteracting Unjustified Extraterritorial Application of Foreign Legislation and Other Measures (the Rules) effective on January 9, 2021. The Rules,...more

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UK Government Publishes Draft Legislation for a New Foreign Direct Investment Regime

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Investors should plan today for the UK’s National Security and Investment Bill. On 11 November 2020, the UK government published the draft of its long-awaited National Security and Investment Bill (the NSI Bill). The...more

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Increasing Scrutiny of Foreign Investments in the German Healthcare Sector

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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed most governments' views on the strategic relevance of the domestic healthcare sectors across the globe. Although the European Commission, and also the German government, have re-emphasized...more

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Increasing Scrutiny of Foreign Investments in the German Healthcare Sector

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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed most governments' views on the strategic relevance of the domestic healthcare sectors across the globe. Although the European Commission, and also the German government, have re-emphasized...more

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Foreign Investment in France: Strengthening Control and Extending Strategic Sectors Under PACTE Law and New Decree

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The Situation: In the context of strengthening the control of foreign investments, particularly at the European level, the French Parliament intends to deepen control procedures and broaden the scope of authorization of...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

House Committee Holds Hearing on Export Control Reform Bill

On March 14, 2018, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs held a hearing titled “Modernizing Export Controls: Protecting Cutting Edge Technology and U.S. National Security” to examine the proposed Export Control Reform Act...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

The Future of CFIUS: Perhaps Not So Happy a New Year

‘Tis the season to wonder, what will 2018 bring? We may speculate on things like a private company making a moon landing or a peace accord with North Korea. We may be certain of things like well-intentioned gym memberships...more

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U.S. Congress Introduces Legislation to Change Foreign Direct Investment Review

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Congress recently introduced two pieces of legislation that could significantly change foreign direct investment review in the United States. The Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2017 ("FIRRMA") seeks to...more

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European Commission Proposes Screening Mechanism for Foreign Direct Investment into the European Union

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The European Commission ("Commission") has published a legislative proposal that seeks to establish a screening framework across the European Union ("EU") for foreign direct investment ("FDI") that may affect security or...more

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