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14Nov

CFIUS-UK? UK Government Announces New Foreign Investment Measures

On 11 November 2020, the UK Government announced its long-awaited and far-reaching proposed reforms to its existing powers to scrutinise foreign investment in the UK, especially in relation to sectors deemed to be particularly sensitive from a national security perspective. In summary, the National Security and Investment Bill (“NSIB”) increases significantly the Government’s existing enforcement powers, by essentially introducing a standalone, CFIUS-style, foreign investment regime....
By: Proskauer Rose LLP
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/cfius-uk-uk-government-announces-new-76804/

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