PART I – CFIUS Reviews of Inbound Transactions

• How does meeting CFIUS requirements position transactions for approval in the EU and UK?
• Are countries investing in the US receiving a preferred investor status?
• The cross-over between FDI and other types of investment reviews: What to expect when the deal raises antitrust issues or involves controlled technologies, classified activities or telecommunications services
• Assessing the unique issues that come into play when a Chinese company acquires a European company with U.S. subsidiaries
• Mitigating security risks posed by interlinked markets and infrastructure
• Examining the real-world impact of recent transaction reviews on both sides of the pond

PART II – U.S. Outbound Investment Controls and Their Likely Effect on European and UK FDI Regimes

The US issued an Executive Order in August 2023 with regards to establishing Outbound Investment Controls. Restrictions on outbound investments are also under consideration in the UK. Join us to discuss where the EU Member States, the UK and U.S. are with outbound investment controls — and how anticipated developments can affect the fate of outbound transactions moving forward.