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Welcome to the October issue of Blakes Competitive Edge, a monthly publication of the Blakes Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment group. Blakes Competitive Edge provides an overview of recent developments [...]

Key Takeaways: Despite a lower volume of filings, 2023 saw an unprecedented increase in enforcement activity by CFIUS. China remains the top filer of notices to CFIUS while the number [...]

Welcome to the August issue of Blakes Competitive Edge, a monthly publication of the Blakes Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment group. Blakes Competitive Edge provides an overview of recent developments [...]

On July 23, 2024, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) released its Annual Report to Congress for 2023. CFIUS is the inter-agency body that conducts national [...]

Egypt holds a significant place in the world with its rich history and strategic geographical location. Projected to be the third-largest economy in Africa and the 43rd largest in the [...]

The Polish market remains attractive to investors due to its size and largely untapped potential. With a consumer base of over 37 million people as of 2024, it ranks among [...]

Welcome to Shikana Group's weekly newsletter on doing business in East Africa. We are glad to provide insights on Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, the DR Congo, Somalia, Ethiopia, and [...]

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has rapidly emerged as one of the most attractive business economies for investors in recent years. The country's strategic location, stable economy, and favourable business [...]

On July 31, 2023, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) released its Annual Report to Congress for Calendar Year 2022. CFIUS is the inter-agency body charged [...]

Longer wait times to obtain regulatory approval to close transactions-often exceeding 90 days. More mitigation agreements. A less friendly Declarations process. On July 31, the Committee on Foreign Investment in [...]

Prospects for Poland continue to be positive. According to the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH), Poland received [euro]13.6 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2021, an increase of [...]

On 1 September 2022, the European Commission (ôCommissionö) published the Second Annual Report on the screening of foreign direct investments (ôFDIö) into the European Union (available here), and the accompanying [...]

Despite complicated Covid-19 situation in Vietnam that resulted in almost nation-wide lockdown, foreign direct investment in Vietnam reached USD 31,15 billion, an increase of 9.2% compared to 2020 (figures from [...]

In the media - National NABERS - energy ratings given a clearer ruling After lengthy public consultation, the National Australian Built Environment Rating System has ruled it will recognise low-emissions [...]

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has licensed 107 new international insurers in the last 12 months. Figures from the Island's financial services regulator show that there were 746 international [...]

The following pages outline the legal environment in Myanmar applying to a foreign investor wishing to invest in Myanmar through a locally incorporated limited liability company.1 WHY INVEST IN MYANMAR? [...]