On October 17, 2024, the European Commission (“Commission“) published its forth annual report on the screening of foreign direct investments (“FDI“) into the Union (the “Report“), following previous editions published in October 2023, September 2022 and November 2021. Notable findings include the follow:Continue Reading EU FDI: State Of The Union (2024)
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EU Foreign Subsidies: Filing Forms Adopted and Regulation Takes Effect
By dmulloy, François-Charles Laprévote, Isabel Rooms, Wanjie Lin, Pauline Heingle & Cassandre Lécuyer on
Posted in European Union, FDI
The EU FSR filing forms have been adopted and the regime is now in effect. Businesses must prepare to notify qualifying M&A deals and public tenders from October 12.
This alert provides an overview of the FSR’s rules, procedures and filing requirements.
On July 19, Cleary Gottlieb and Oxera will host a webinar on practical…
FDI Screening Mechanism Now Active in Belgium
By Isabel Rooms, Jan-Frederik Keustermans, Julie De Vrieze, Margo De Bondt & Tom Vanderhaegen on
Transactions signed on or after July 1, 2023, involving Belgian entities active in sensitive sectors may now trigger notification under Belgium’s comprehensive Foreign Direct Investment (“FDI”) screening mechanism.
Belgium’s recently implemented FDI rules include a mandatory and suspensory screening regime that aims to safeguard public order and national security in Belgium as well as the…
Dutch Foreign Direct Investment Screening Regime Enters Into Force
By Robbert Snelders, Isabel Rooms, François-Charles Laprévote, Romi Lepetska & Julie De Vrieze on
Posted in FDI
On June 1, 2023, the Dutch foreign direct investment (“FDI”) screening regime entered into force, introducing a mandatory and suspensory screening regime for direct and indirect investments in companies in the Netherlands by European (including Dutch) and non-European investors. Continue Reading Dutch Foreign Direct Investment Screening Regime Enters Into Force
Commission Consults on Notification Requirements and Process for EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation
Posted in Europe, Foreign Subsidies Regulation
On February 6, 2023, the European Commission (“Commission”) launched a public consultation on its proposed rules and procedures for merger and public procurement notifications under the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (“FSR”). Continue Reading Commission Consults on Notification Requirements and Process for EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation