Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Governments want more oversight on individuals and entities that have access to critical infrastructure and other essential sectors of society.

The scrutiny you could face isn’t limited to military, dual-use technology or defence. It spans multiple sectors including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, energy, communications, transport, advanced materials and data infrastructure. FDI regimes have a broad scope, covering minority investments as well as acquisitions of control, and asset deals.

The FDI rules differ significantly from country to country. As investors and acquirers encountering FDI mechanisms, understanding the national requirements will ensure you have a smooth transaction. We see the importance of providing oversight and protection in a rapidly evolving world. As transaction specialists, we know the pivotal role FDI plays in getting deals done.

We ensure FDI compliance and due diligence is an integrated part our offering, providing you peace of mind and certainty alongside merger control considerations and foreign subsidy regulations. By working seamlessly across our global network of offices and collaborative firms, you gain access to market-leading specialists in FDI clearance.

You can be confident that our expertise ensures you’re not only meeting requirements, but also seizing opportunities, driving your cross-border investments and transactions toward success.

With our team, you are also in good hands regarding strategic advice on Merger Control  and the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR).