Foreign Investment Screening
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In an era of heightened geopolitical sensitivity and evolving national security concerns, foreign investment screening has become a critical consideration in cross-border transactions. As governments introduce stricter regulations and oversight mechanisms, businesses must carefully navigate approval processes to avoid delays, fines, or deal disruptions. At LawLex, we guide clients through this complex landscape with confidence and clarity.
Practice area
Antitrust, Competition and Trade
- Antitrust, Competition and Trade
- Abuse of dominance and economic dependence
- Competition and cartel investigations
- Compliance
- Digital markets
- Foreign investment screening
- Foreign subsidies control
- General EU law, free movement of goods, services and capital
- Horizontal agreements
- Merger Control
- Unfair trading practices (UTP)
- Private enforcement
- Regulatory
- State aid and EU subsidies
- Trade law and sanctions
- Vertical agreements
Banking & Finance
Commercial
Corporate Crime, Compliance & Forensics
Corporate / M&A
Dispute Resolution
Employment, Labour & Pensions
ESG – Environmental, social and governance
Intellectual Property
Public Procurement
Real Estate
Tax
TMC - Technology, Media & Communications
LawLex offers a seamless, globally integrated solution for foreign investment screening in both national and international M&A transactions. With offices spanning Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America—and a robust network of trusted local partners—we provide clients with a one-stop service for understanding and complying with foreign investment laws across jurisdictions.
Our dedicated Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) team works closely with clients to assess the regulatory impact of transactions, identify potential risks, and develop tailored strategies to secure timely approvals. We represent clients in proceedings before national regulators, advocating for favorable outcomes while safeguarding commercial interests.
Whether supporting a single-jurisdiction investment or managing a complex, multi-country transaction, our coordinated, strategic approach ensures that foreign investment challenges are met with precision and efficiency.
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