Join us for a webinar on May 22 where we will examine the U.S. Department of Justice’s final rule on protecting Americans’ sensitive data from foreign adversaries. This groundbreaking regulation, which took effect April 11, 2025, represents a novel approach to U.S. national security concerns related to sensitive data transactions with China, Hong Kong, Macau, Russia and other Countries of Concern and Covered Persons. Drawing from our Primer on the DOJ Final Rule, and Article…
Following weeks of tariff threats from the U.S. and the imposition of retaliatory Canadian tit-for-tat tariffs and non-tariff measures, the U.S. and Canada are currently in the midst of a trade war that is expected to have significant economic repercussions. On 5 March 2025, the Government of Canada announced that it would take action under the Investment Canada Act (“ICA”) to protect Canadian companies from foreign investors looking to capitalize on the current economic uncertainty…
Want to find out more? Read the full version of this update on our free global Foreign Investment and National Security blog at https://foreigninvestment.bakermckenzie.com Mandatory, CFIUS-style screening system in place for transactions in 17 industry sectors On 11 November 2020, the UK Government introduced the long-anticipated National Security & Investment Bill before Parliament. The new law will significantly expand the Government’s existing powers to review the national security implications of transactions and has been timed…
With global foreign investment scrutiny on the rise, not least in the current COVID-19 environment, staying fully informed and ahead of the curve has never been more important. For the latest developments and updates, please visit our new Foreign Investment and National Security blog (see here). This blog will keep users up-to-date in respect of global foreign investment review and national security trends and issues, informing you about the legal and business risks impacting your next…