FDI in times of heightened geopolitical risk: how shifting political, economic and national security dynamics are affecting cross-border transactions and the impact on FDI approval strategy
The roundtable will allow discussion of the emerging trends in FDI, in particular the nature of scrutiny and intervention in response to fast changing geo-political events together with the practical challenges and considerations which need to be addressed when advising deal teams.
- How is the concept of national security being shaped, and potentially broadened, by current geo-political events?
- Is scrutiny still confined to “sensitive” sectors, or has it become broader?
- How will FDI reviews be shaped by the increasing focus on sovereignty and resilience considerations?
- What are the lessons learned from the last 12 months, and what have been some notable cases?
- What are the expected trends in FDI interventions in the short term?
- Can we expect to see governments more proactively intervening in deals to protect national interests?
- What are the practical challenges when advising clients and deal teams on FDI issues and managing multi-jurisdictional clearances?
