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28Sep

5 things you need to know about … FDI controls in the UK

One- The UK has championed an open and dynamic market economy, including foreign direct investment ("FDI") into the UK, ever since political theorists such as Adam Smith argued the benefits of free trade over mercantilism in the mid-19th century. Since the merger regime was last reformed, in 2002, no UK deal has been blocked on public interest grounds to date and, prior to 2019, there had, on average, been less than one public interest intervention notice issued by the Government on the grounds...
By: White & Case LLP
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-fdi-44176/

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