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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Foreign Investment and National Security: Navigating Heightened Scrutiny of US, EU and UK Cross-Border Deals

As geopolitical tensions ratchet higher across the globe – fueled by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, turbulent relations between China, the United States (US), and Europe, escalating conflict in the Middle East, and...more

Hogan Lovells

A new College of European Commissioners-designate and a new mandate: what does the future hold for the next European Commission?

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On 17 September 2024, European Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen presented to the European Parliament her proposed team of Commissioners-designate together with their portfolios for the next European Commission...more

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Budget 2025 - Tax Highlights Ireland

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Budget 2025 announced on 1 October 2024 included a substantial "cost-of-living" package including many one-off payments, as well as outlining a framework to direct substantial tax revenues towards housing, energy, water and...more

White & Case LLP

High anxiety or real opportunity? Distressed M&A in Europe

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The number of distressed deals reaches record highs as challenging market conditions take their toll - European M&A saw a solid uplift in value in the first half of 2024. Western Europe saw US$390 billion of deals—a rise...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

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France sets its sights on becoming Europe’s PE leader

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Governmental pressure and an improving macroeconomic outlook could see French buyout activity gaining on the UK French private equity activity posted an impressive deal value in the first half of 2024 despite political and...more

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Integrated Consulting, Legal, Tax and Accounting Services

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What is the value of value of integrated consulting, legal, tax, and accounting services? Just before the millennium, a group of prominent professional service companies was known as “The Big Eight.” The Big Eight included...more

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EU Targets Foreign Subsidiaries in New Sanctions Packages

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The European Union's latest sanctions packages in relation to Russia and Belarus impose novel obligations on EU companies with respect to their foreign subsidiaries' operations....more

A&O Shearman

On the existence of a pan-European reverse solicitation regime under MIFID II, and importance on a 'Hard' BREXIT

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This client memorandum concerns a highly technical point of considerable practical importance. It challenges aspects of the received wisdom that, for post-Brexit cross-border investment business conducted from the U.K....more

White & Case LLP

Update on French FDI Screening Trends: Continuity and Stability

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France continues to be an important destination for foreign direct investments (“FDI”) with 1,194 inbound investments projects last year. For the fifth consecutive year, France has been recognised as the most attractive...more

Walkers

New trends in use of Jersey and Guernsey structures by US fund managers targeting European assets or capital

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Over the last few months, we have started to see new trends in inquiries and instructions regarding the use of Jersey and Guernsey structures by US managers targeting either European assets, or European capital....more

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The Importance of Having a National Security Strategy

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The United States and an increasing number of other countries are evaluating the impact of foreign investment on their countries’ national security posture. Generally, foreign investment regulatory regimes allow regulators to...more

Jenner & Block

What Is the Future of Energy Charter Treaty (ECT)?

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The Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) is a multi-nation investment treaty which protects investors from the nationalization of assets and other arbitrary and discriminatory state conduct made at the expense of investments in the...more

Dechert LLP

The Evolving Global Foreign Direct Investment and National Security Review Landscape - May 2024

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Key Takeaways - - As FDI regimes proliferate and mature around the globe, governments are taking an ever-more expansive view of the concept of “national security” to include more than military and defense interests, which...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Antitrust M&A Snapshot - Q1 2024

UNITED STATES - New Merger Guidelines Deployed - The 2023 Merger Guidelines are a non-binding statement that provides clarity on aspects of federal agencies’ deliberations and enforcement practices undertaken in...more

White & Case LLP

Charting a new course: proposed expedited dispute resolution procedures for CETA

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The European Commission recently proposed supplemental dispute resolution rules intended to facilitate small- and medium-sized enterprises' access to the investment court system envisaged in the EU's trade agreement with...more

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Belgium Issues New FDI Guidelines

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The Belgian FDI screening regime, introduced by the Cooperation Agreement of November 30, 2022 ("Cooperation Agreement") became effective on July 1, 2023. Similar to many other European foreign direct investment ("FDI")...more

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Cross-Border M&A Opportunities Favor the Prepared

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Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) unlock growth, diversification, and a stronger global stance for businesses. These strategic moves enable firms from different nations to blend resources, making way into new...more

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Foreign Direct Investment: Key Recent and Future Developments in Europe and the US

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At a time of significant geopolitical challenges, many jurisdictions are looking at their investment screening regimes to ensure that they can adequately safeguard national security and public order. Within this context,...more

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UK FCA Publishes Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and Investment Labels

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On November 28, 2023, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") published its long-awaited final rules and guidance on Sustainability Disclosure Requirements ("SDR") and investment labels. According to the FCA, it intends...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Proposal to Revise EU FDI Screening Regulation - Revolution or Gradual Evolution?

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The proposed revision is ambitious in scope and aims for a greater harmonization of national FDI regimes. On January 24, 2024, the European Commission (EC) adopted five initiatives to strengthen the EU’s economic...more

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The United Kingdom Announces Its Intention to Withdraw From the Energy Charter Treaty

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On 22 February 2024, the UK government confirmed the UK’s withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), blaming a failure of efforts to modernise the treaty and align it with net zero aims. The UK joins nine EU member...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Romania (Updated)

1. Types of Business Entities - When entering the Romanian market, foreign investors have the option of incorporating a new legal entity with a Romanian legal personality, or setting up a unit of a foreign mother company,...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Malta (Updated)

Introduction - With its corporate laws based upon those of the UK, Malta has incorporated laws and principles into its own legislation, providing comfort and security to the commercial and business community. The most...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Lithuania (Updated)

1. Types of Business Entities - Investors may choose from the following types of business entities: • Private limited liability company • Public limited liability company • Individual enterprise • Limited...more

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