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  • Article

    Tighter Rules For Foreign Investors: The Federal Government Lowers The Threshold For Foreign Investments To 10 Percent – Media Companies Will Also Be Affected In The Future

    On December 19, 2018, the Federal Cabinet adopted considerable amendments to the rules governing investment reviews.
    GermanyGovernment, Public Sector
    SKW Schwarz
    SKW Schwarz
  • Article

    Die Europäische Investitionslandschaft Im Wandel: Aktuelle Entwicklungen Und Wichtige Handlungsoptionen Für Investoren

    Anna-Catharina von Girsewald and Dr. Carsten Bormann examine the profound changes in the EU's regulatory environment and their impact on foreign direct investment and M&A activities. The article explores how increasing geopolitical tensions and a shift toward a more continental European approach are reshaping the investment landscape, while European economies simultaneously face pressure to accelerate growth in key sectors like defense, technology, and infrastructure.
Germany
Corporate/Commercial Law
Oppenhoff
Oppenhoff
  • Article

    Foreign Subsidies: New Screening Procedure For M&A Transactions And Procurement Processes

    On 30 June 2022, the Council of the European Union and the EU Parliament agreed on the draft regulation proposed by the EU Commission on distortive foreign subsidies.
    GermanyCorporate/Commercial Law
    Oppenhoff
    Oppenhoff
  • Article

    Inaugural Africa Day In Frankfurt – 14 May 2019

    One of the biggest lessons learned and shared by our esteemed panel was the importance of having a strong local partner.
    GermanyFinance and Banking
    Hogan Lovells
    Hogan Lovells
  • Article

    Carve-Outs In The Aerospace & Defence Sector (Part III)

    In view of the large number of stumbling blocks and special issues in A&D carve-outs, which we have already dealt with in Part I (regulatory hurdles) and Part II (structuring of the transaction and operative unbundling), careful preparation is the key to success
    GermanyGovernment, Public Sector
    Taylor Wessing
    Taylor Wessing
  • Article

    German Government Expands Authority Over Takeovers By Investors From Outside The EU

    On July 18, 2017, the German government enacted changes to the Foreign Trade and Payments Ordinance ("AWV") that significantly expand the scope of the law.
    GermanyGovernment, Public Sector
    Jones Day
    Jones Day
  • Article

    Ein Wirtschaftliches Kraftpaket Mit Dynamischen Märkten Und Günstigen Investitionsbedingungen

    Vietnam behauptet sich auch inmitten globaler Herausforderungen als eine der dynamischsten Volkswirtschaften der Welt.
    GermanyStrategy
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP
  • Article

    Potential Of The Energy Transition For Investors In Germany – Noerr Insight No 8: Reappraisal After Coalition Collapses

    In our briefing German energy transition: Potential for investors we gave a detailed overview of the opportunities and risks of the energy transition in Germany for domestic and foreign investors.
    GermanyEnergy and Natural Resources
    Noerr
    Noerr
  • Article

    Carve-outs In The Aerospace & Defence Sector (Part I)

    Carve-outs - meaning the spin-off and possible sale of a part of a company - are becoming increasingly important in the aerospace and defence (A&D) sector.
    GermanyGovernment, Public Sector
    Taylor Wessing
    Taylor Wessing
  • Article

    Doing Transatlantic M&A: Differences And Best Practices

    Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) – particularly between Europe and the United States – play a central role in the global economy. Together, the regions account for approximately one third of global GDP...
    GlobalCorporate/Commercial Law
    GGI | Global Alliance
    GGI | Global Alliance
  • Article

    Germany Blocks Two Transactions Involving Chinese Investors On National Security Grounds

    Both transactions were prevented based on concerns of risk to public order and national security.
    GlobalGovernment, Public Sector
    Jones Day
    Jones Day
  • Article

    Effective Crisis Management Should Attract Foreign Investors To Germany

    Like other countries, Germany was hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
    GermanyGovernment, Public Sector
    Vistra
    Vistra
  • Article

    Germany Increases Scrutiny Of Foreign Defense Investments

    In a rare move, the German Federal Ministry of Defense (BMVG) has published guidance on how it evaluates foreign investments in the security and defense sector.
    GermanyGovernment, Public Sector
    Dechert
    Dechert
  • Article

    Update On Foreign Direct Investments In Germany

    On 30 January 2020, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy ("Ministry") published its Draft Act amending the Foreign Trade and Payments Act.
    GermanyGovernment, Public Sector
    Dentons
    Dentons
  • Article

    ECJ Decision Offers Foreign Investors Chances To Claim Refunds Of German Dividend Withholding Taxes

    Foreign investors should be advised that there is no guidance at which tax office they may claim a withholding tax refund based on the ECJ decision.
    European UnionTax
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
  • Video

    Current Developments In German M&A Transaction Terms (Video)

    The main difference may be that the financial sponsor requires a clean exit. That means that they require a certain specific amount of proceeds that need to be upstreamed to the investors.
    GermanyCorporate/Commercial Law
    Kirkland & Ellis International LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis International LLP
  • Article

    Foreign Direct Investments Into The EU And Germany In Times Of COVID-19 – EU And Germany To Tighten Foreign Direct Investment Screening Mechanisms

    The European and German Foreign Direct Investment ("FDI") screening mechanisms have recently seen several legislative amendments which were followed by much more scrutiny by competent...
    GermanyGovernment, Public Sector
    Mayer Brown
    Mayer Brown
  • Article

    The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone: A Game Changer For Both Countries

    On 11 January 2024, Singapore's Minister for Trade and Industry and Malaysia's Minister of Economy signed a memorandum of understanding
    GermanyCorporate/Commercial Law
    Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
    Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
  • Article

    Germany To Further Tighten Its Foreign Direct Investment Control Law

    The German federal government published a draft 17th amendment to the Foreign Trade and Payment Ordinance ("AWV"), which is expected to become effective in March 2021.
    GermanyGovernment, Public Sector
    Jones Day
    Jones Day
  • Article

    Investing In German Companies As A Foreign Investor

    Whilst foreign direct investments ("FDI") in German companies have been subject to a screening regime for a long time, over the last few years the FDI regime in Germany has constantly...
    GermanyGovernment, Public Sector
    Mayer Brown
    Mayer Brown
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