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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 -
J.S. Held

2024 J.S. Held Global Risk Report: Business Implications From China’s Weakened Economy

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After 30 years of extraordinary growth, China’s economy – the world’s second largest – appears to be entering a new phase of slower expansion. The real estate sector – which accounts for around one-third of Chinese GDP and...more

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European Regulatory Timeline 2024: Key regulatory developments impacting UK and European financial services firms

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Following the turn of the new year, our UK Regulatory specialists have examined the key regulatory developments in 2024 impacting a range of UK and European firms within the financial services sector. The key dates have been...more

A&O Shearman

New FDI screening law in Luxembourg: what non-EEA investors need to know before investing in a critical sector

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Do you plan to invest in a Luxembourg entity that operates critical activities, such as energy, transport, health or communications in Luxembourg? If yes, you may need to get approval from the Ministry of Economy first. Here...more

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ECB Issues First Reports on Climate Impact of Portfolios

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The European Central Bank (ECB) has published its first climate-related financial disclosures. The disclosures provide information on ECB portfolios, including detailing their carbon footprints and exposure to climate risks,...more

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EU Publishes Green Bond Standard

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On February 28, 2023 the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament reached a deal to draw up European Green Bonds Standards (“EUGBS”). The aim of the EUGBS is to establish the leading global framework for...more

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EU Clears Way for New Foreign Subsidies Regime

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On June 30, 2022, the EU institutions reached a political agreement on the text for the FSR that will give far-reaching powers to the EC to control subsidies provided by non-EU governments to businesses active in the EU....more

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DAMITT Q2 2022: Is Merger Enforcement Taking a Conservative Turn?

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In both our DAMITT 2021 Report and our Q1 2022 Report, we warned that parties to transactions subject to significant merger investigations were more likely to see the FTC or DOJ sue to block their deal or push them to abandon...more

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Countdown to MiCA: The EU’s cryptoassets regulation

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On 30 June 2022, the European Council (Council) and the European Parliament (Parliament), announced that they had reached a provisional agreement on the proposal for regulation on markets in cryptoassets (MiCA), which covers...more

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NFTs: U.S., EU, and UK Key Trademark Considerations

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NFTs are verifiable cryptographic tokens, which can act as a form of digital receipt. NFTs can also be used to evidence the authenticity, ownership, and provenance of real-world tangible items, such as artwork and real...more

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The Latest in Italian Cryptocurrency Regulation: Mandatory Fees for Providers and Exchangers

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On April 21, 2022 the Italian Organismo Agenti e Mediatori issued a circular implementing the Ministry of Economic and Finance decree regarding statutory registration, fees, and obligations of cryptocurrency providers and...more

Jones Day

2021 Transactional Year in Review and 2022 Forecast: Trends in European Public M&A

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Europe saw a major increase in public M&A activity in 2021, fueled by cheap money and optimism as economies started to emerge from the worst effects of the pandemic. In particular, PE purchasers with dry powder to deploy and...more

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PNRR as the new Marshall Plan for Europe and Italy

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On April 27, 2021, the Italian Parliament, in both Chambers, Representative and Senate, approved the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. Now the Government shall submit within April 30th the Plan to the European Commission...more

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European Commission Adopts EU Taxonomy and Other Measures to Facilitate Sustainable Transition

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On April 21, 2021, the European Commission adopted a comprehensive package of measures to help improve the flow of money toward sustainable activities across the European Union....more

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The Practical Implications of the EU-China Investment Deal

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On December 30, 2020, the EU and China announced the conclusion of the negotiations of the investment treaty, the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement in Investments (CAI). The CAI represents a strategic opportunity for EU...more

Morgan Lewis

Sovereign Wealth Funds Update: A Buyers’ Opportunity – the European Market and Key Considerations for Distressed M&A Transactions

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Economic turmoil as a result of political instability and from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, together with unallocated capital and low interest rates, means that non-core, but potentially profitable, operations or...more

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COVID-19 and Foreign Investments in France: Strengthening of the Control

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In the context of the COVID-19 crisis, the French government introduced some new rules to strengthen France's control over foreign investments: •through a Decree (décret) and an Order (arrêté) dated 22 July 2020, the...more

Hogan Lovells

Industrial policy strikes again: Germany announces further tightening of Foreign Investment Control rules

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For M&A transactions in Germany and beyond, Foreign Investment Control screenings have become an indispensable standard element to assess when structuring deals and planning for regulatory review. Similarly to merger control,...more

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International Capital Markets Newsletter Issue 2 – Winter 2020: Euronext’s Green Bond Offering

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In November 2019, Euronext announced the launch of its Euronext Green Bonds Offering across its six regulated markets in Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Oslo and Paris. The Green Bonds Offering was the first product...more

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What dealmakers need to know about the UK election result and its impact on UK investing in 2020

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The result of the UK’s third general election in less than five years marks a significant shift in the political landscape in the world’s 5th biggest economy. After nearly a decade marked by political stalemate, the...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Financial Daily Dose 10.30.2019 | Top Story: Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot in Merger Talks

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Fiat Chrysler and France’s Peugeot are in the midst of merger talks that, if finalized, could “create a nearly $50 billion trans-Atlantic auto giant.” One option being bandied about in the “fluid” talks is an “all-share...more

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Financial Daily Dose 10.18.2019 | Top Story: Unpacking the UK/EU Brexit Deal and Its Rocky Road Ahead in Parliament

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Details are trickling in on the tentative Brexit agreement reached between UK and EU negotiators this week, just 14 days ahead of the Halloween departure deadline.  A massive sticking point here remains the British...more

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The European Strategy of Regulation on Artificial Intelligence

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On 12 February 2019, the European Parliament adopted a Resolution on a comprehensive European industrial policy on artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. After describing AI as "one of the strategic technologies of the...more

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Real Estate Horizons: The Power of the Brand

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Real Estate Horizons is a snapshot of key legal topics and market trends across the globe. This post higlights the importance of IP rights in this sector. With property developments increasingly focusing on experience and...more

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European logistics and warehousing: The outlook for 2019

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The European warehousing and logistics market is growing at unprecedented rates. Such growth comes with threats as well as opportunities, and investors need to be aware of local conditions to maximize returns. There are huge...more

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Looking Ahead in 2019: Chinese Investments in Europe – 10 Tips for a Successful and Smooth Investment

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In today’s evolving global investment climate, it is no secret that Chinese companies are increasingly seeking investment opportunities in Europe. At the same time, however, the European regulatory landscape is rapidly...more

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