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Russia Considers Limiting Repurchase Rights of Foreign Investors Who Exited After February 2022

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The Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and peace negotiations remain uncertain, the European Union and United Kingdom are considering more sanctions against Russia, and the US administration’s next steps are unclear. Anticipating...more

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Update: As Russia Again Tightens Exit Transaction Rules, Can Investors Still Exit Russian Businesses?

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The Russian sub-commission has imposed more drastic conditions for exit transactions, in particular the maximum consideration that can be paid to a seller and the minimum “voluntary contribution” that must be paid to the...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

US Presidential Elections 2024—What is at Stake for Swiss Companies and Investors?

The November U.S. Presidential electoral campaign is in full swing. Since President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and Vice President Kamala Harris secured the Democratic Party nomination, polls now show a tight race...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

International Trade Enforcement Roundup – Summer 2024

You are reading the Summer 2024 Update of the Bass, Berry & Sims Enforcement Roundup. After a short hiatus, we are back to reporting on notable enforcement actions and policy changes and providing a bit of our insight. -...more

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Client Alert Russian Counter Sanctions II

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Over two years since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine triggered the imposition of worldwide sanctions against Russia, Moscow has continued to respond in the form of new counter-sanctions. We have previously summarized...more

Morgan Lewis

Update: Russia Determines Terms of Bidding Process Within Blocked Investment Exchange Mechanism

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The Russian Government Commission on Control over Foreign Investments approved the terms and conditions of the bidding process carried out within the framework of the blocked investment exchange mechanism....more

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Russia Introduces Mechanism to Release Blocked Foreign Investments

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The Russian president issued Decree No. 844 on November 8, establishing the framework for release of blocked shares held by foreigners in Russia and their exchange for assets of Russian investors blocked abroad....more

White & Case LLP

US and EU Commit to Making Deal on Electric Vehicle Subsidies; Unveil more Cooperation on Green Energy and Economic Security

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The US and EU announced a range of commitments on green energy and economic security cooperation on March 10, 2023, in a meeting between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Joe Biden. The most...more

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Canadian Foreign Investment Law in 2023: National Security Is (Still) Paramount

In this annual review of Canadian foreign investment law, we discuss developments over the past year, including proposed amendments to the Investment Canada Act (ICA) and new government policies on the treatment of specific...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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International Law considerations for foreign investors with business interests in Russia

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As a result of international sanctions and reputational concerns, many foreign investors with interests in Russia have already exited the country or are contemplating doing so. Whether an investor decides to exit or stay, the...more

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Asset protection for foreign investors in Russia: international and domestic remedies

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in clear violation of Article 2 of the Charter of the United Nations, is first and foremost a humanitarian catastrophe....more

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Government of Canada Issues Policy Statement Impacting Russian Foreign Investment in Canada

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On March 8, 2022, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry issued a policy statement advising non-Canadian investors and Canadian businesses to review their investment plans...more

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Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: Russian Federation

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Further developments to Russian foreign investment laws introduce new requirements for investors and simplify regulation in some spheres - Established by the Russian government in 2008, the Government Commission on Control...more

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International Investment Arbitration in the Commonwealth of Independent States: Year in Review 2015

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International investment arbitration – also known as investment treaty arbitration or investor-State arbitration – is a procedure whereby foreign investors may seek a binding adjudication of claims against host States that...more

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How U.S. Sanctions Can Affect Companies With Russian Investors

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When the White House recently announced that it was extending sanctions against Russia for another year, it cited a continued “unusual and extraordinary threat” from Russia’s activities in Ukraine. President Obama also...more

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