Foreign Investment
Our long-established global foreign investment team helps assess foreign investment regulatory risks and manage investment reviews worldwide
In recent years – and boosted by the pandemic and the war in Ukraine – there has been a paradigm shift in the importance and frequency of foreign investment reviews as part of the deal process.
In recent years – and boosted by the pandemic and the war in Ukraine – there has been a paradigm shift in the importance and frequency of foreign investment reviews as part of the deal process.
An increasing number of jurisdictions have introduced or are introducing rules restricting foreign investment - or have strengthened existing regimes. Growing technology-based security threats, geopolitical shifts and the breakdown of globalism, and a greater focus on onshoring supply chains and building domestic resilience in strategic industries have all contributed to this trend.
More than ever, it is imperative for dealmakers to consider foreign investment issues upfront in order to mitigate any potential risks and/or delays. Where the proposed investment involves a merger or acquisition, there may be overlaps with merger control filings and, potentially, the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation, which also need to be managed carefully. Further, as foreign investment authorities increasingly co-ordinate their review of cases, it is crucial for clients to factor in the “wider picture” and align processes to get the deal through in an ever more complex regulatory environment.
Our global foreign investment team has extensive experience in assessing foreign investment regulatory risk and managing foreign investment reviews around the world, including transactions involving a wide range of sectors. Combined with our leading global antitrust practice, Linklaters is one of the world’s leading practices for foreign investment, offering truly integrated advice and assistance, including insights into changes in the political landscape.
