EP65 Catalyst: M&A: Merger Control, Foreign Investment Controls and the Regulators

Exploring Opportunities: M&A: Merger Control, Foreign Investment Controls and the Regulators - Ten ConsiderationsNote: This is an audio recording of a live webinar in our Catalyst series of webinars. As markets move from response to recovery, our focus is shifting too. We understand that navigating the pace of change, and defining your new normal can be overwhelming, so we are continuing to develop insights to help you recover, rebuild and reform. To watch the webinar on demand and access the resource materials, please visit our dedicated Catalyst // Webinar Series page. https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/latest-thinking/catalyst-webinar-seriesIn our final session covering the challenges and opportunities emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic and the impact on M&A in particular, this episode looks at merger control and foreign investment controls across EMEA and what effect the pandemic is having on transactions. This episode covers:- The direction of travel in European merger control and how regulators have adapted to the pandemic;- FDI regimes around the world and how governments have strengthened and used them during the pandemic;- Issues for parties to M&A transactions to focus on in light of this;Tactical considerations for deals around the upcoming Brexit changes; and- What the new UK national security and investment regime might look like and the possible impact on transactions.This episode is chaired by Caroline Rae and she is joined by Veronica Roberts and Hubert Segain of Herbert Smith Freehills and Gregor Irwin of Global Counsel who share their experiences and views.