ARTICLE · 18 JUNE 2019

Italy Embraces Foreign Investment But Maintains Oversight

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Italy is ranked one of the top destinations for investment in the European union.

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Italy is ranked one of the top destinations for investment in the European union. Still, the Italian government wields the authority to review, and even prevent, investments by foreign entities seeking assets in certain sectors and industries.

Jones Day's Stefano Crosio and Chase Kaniecki talk about recent developments in Italy's foreign direct investment regulations and discuss strategic considerations for parties to potential transactions.

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