27 Mar 2020

COVID-19: EU Commission urges FDI screening to prevent a sell-off of critical European assets

On 25 March 2020 the European Commission issued guidance to Member States calling on them to screen foreign direct investments in strategic companies – particularly healthcare businesses – in the light of the extreme economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19.

This briefing explains the Commission’s guidance and what it may mean for investing in the EU.

 

This material is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal or other professional advice.

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Lisa Wright
Partner at Slaughter and May
Poppy Smith
Associate at Slaughter and May