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Dutch Government Uses Rare Emergency Powers to Intervene in Chinese-owned Nexperia
Netherlands - October 21 2025 In a rare and exceptional case, the Dutch government has used old legislation, originally intended to deal with national emergencies and…
UK government outlines plans to amend NSIA mandatory notification sector definitions
United Kingdom - July 2 2025 On 23 June 2025, the UK government published its Modern Industrial Strategy paper (the “Strategy Paper“). Among other important proposed…
EU: European Parliament adopts proposal to harmonise and expand foreign investment screening processes across all EU Member States
European Union - June 23 2025 On 8 May 2025, the European Parliament adopted an amended proposal to revise the EU Foreign Direct Investment Regulation (Regulation (EU)…
US Government Issues “America First Investment Policy” Memorandum
USA - March 5 2025 On February 21, 2025, the US government issued the “America First Investment Policy” memorandum and accompanying fact sheet outlining the principles…
UK Foreign Investment Review - Government publishes annual report on operation of National Security and Investment Act for 2023/2024
United Kingdom - September 19 2024 On 10 September 2024, the UK Cabinet Office published its Annual Report (see here) on the operation of the National Security and Investment Act (“NSI…
FDI and FSR enforcement trends in Europe: July and August 2024 - Hard times for Chinese investments in Europe
China, European Union - September 12 2024 The summer period was marked by a particular focus and scrutiny by authorities on transactions involving investors from China, which is typically…
Dutch Government Proposes New Investment Screening Regime for Defense Sector
Netherlands - August 27 2024 On 1 July 2024, the Dutch government published a legislative proposal specifically aimed at ensuring national security in the defense sector, through…
CFIUS Issues Proposed Rule Expanding Jurisdiction Over Transactions Involving US Real Estate
USA - July 15 2024 On July 8, 2024, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Investment Security announced a proposed rule that would expand the jurisdiction of the…
UK Government issues updated guidance on the use of its powers under the NSI Act
United Kingdom - July 11 2024 On 20 May 2024, the UK Government issued updated guidance on the use of powers under the National Security and Investment Act (“NSI Act“). As noted…
FDI and FSR enforcement trends in Europe: Q2 2024
European Union - July 10 2024 In April and May 2024, the scope of the ex-officio procedure was significantly expanded in updated guidelines published by the Belgian…
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