Foreign Subsidies Regulation
Be prepared for the new EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (“FSR”) which will introduce another layer of regulatory oversight for businesses operating in the EU.
9 March 2023
The EU’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation widens the regulatory net for M&A deals. Linklaters responded to the consultation on the Implementing Regulation, which offered important insights into procedural aspects, but improvements are required. We outline key aspects that should be amended, to the benefit of both companies and the EC.
11 May 2022
Subsidies from outside the EU are in the crosshairs, and the block looks all set to introduce a new regulatory tool. This will add further scrutiny for M&A deals, impact procurement tenders, and give the European Commission added powers to investigate market behaviour. The final negotiations will unveil which companies are on the hook, and which will get a pass.
20 May 2021
The European Commission’s proposed regulation on foreign subsidies introduces the possibility of three parallel regulatory processes for M&A transactions. Diverging substantive considerations and potential outcomes will be a real concern in some cases.
11 November 2021
The European Commission's proposal for the regulation of foreign subsidies has strong implications for investors and sponsors in the sports sector.
7 September 2021
The European Commission’s Proposal for a new Regulation on Foreign Subsidies follows the White Paper on Foreign Subsidies. It arises amidst an ongoing ambitious revision of the Commission’s own antitrust rulebook on market definition, vertical restraints, as well as the exploration of new regulatory solutions to address structural competition issues. Will the Proposal counterpart the Commission’s antitrust enforcement toolbox, or do they risk befalling as an imperfect substitute with a lack of certainty and clarity?
30 November 2021
Throughout this global foreign investment podcast series, lawyers from across our offices will be joined by speakers from global regulators to bring a different viewpoint on the practical issues, interesting quirks and thoughts on how to navigate deals throughout their respective regimes.