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The U.S. is one of the easiest jurisdictions in the world in which to do business1 . 1 Regulatory barriers are generally low, establishing a branch or business entity is quick and easy, labor and employment laws are much more employer-friendly than in most other developed economies, and the legal system is well-developed and transparent. However, there are certain barriers to entry and challenges to doing business that should be taken into account before investing or establishing operations in....

As we turn our attention to 2021, here at Hogan Lovells we are buoyed by prospects of a steadier economic climate for the year ahead. Many Southeast Asian countries have adopted a strict new norm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and with it the markets and economies have stabilized. The news of global vaccine approvals and its subsequent roll-out in the first half of the year looks set to bolster business. Please see full publication below for more information....By: Hogan Lovells

On 22 December 2020, on a divided vote, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or the Commission) issued a Commentary on Vertical Merger Enforcement (FTC Commentary) to provide “greater transparency to the public regarding its analysis of vertical mergers.”...By: Hogan Lovells

The Australian government has introduced the most significant reforms to Australia’s foreign investment laws (the FIRB regime) in nearly 50 years. This client alert provides a high level summary of the key changes to the FIRB regime from 1 January 2021....By: Hogan Lovells

The United Kingdom and the European Union are set to take bold strides towards the regulation of digital markets in coming months. While both are broadly aligned in their intention to better regulate large tech companies, the extent to which their post-Brexit regulatory approaches might diverge is yet to be determined....By: Hogan Lovells

Just when you thought that no more excitement could happen in the planning world, the government has launched a consultation seeking views on potentially far reaching proposals to allow a change of use from any Commercial, Business and Service (the new Class E) to residential (Class C3)....By: Hogan Lovells

Hogan Lovells Publications | 08 December 2020 The UK has published proposals for a new regulatory regime, the National Security and Investment (NS&I) Bill, which, on enactment, will significantly affect the way investments in the UK can be reviewed by the UK government where they raise national security considerations....By: Hogan Lovells

Foreign investment control has become a key factor in M&A deals and 2020 has been an eventful year. A large number of economies have introduced foreign investment control regimes or tightened their existing rules....By: Hogan Lovells

On 25 November 2020 the French Supreme Court (Cour de cassation) overturned its decade-long case law, ruling that corporations may now be held criminally liable for offenses committed by acquired entities prior to the merger....By: Hogan Lovells

The end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December 2020 is likely to be a watershed in UK competition law. There will be some immediate changes including......By: Hogan Lovells