Blogs Vifo Act

In this blog, we address the practical experiences after the first year of the Investments, Mergers and Acquisitions Security Screening Act, to help you determine whether you are subject to a notification requirement under this new screening regime. We also address future developments in this area. Read more >

Avoid high competition law fines for breach of notification and standstill obligations. Read more >

The Court of Justice has largely upheld the high fine imposed on Altice for breach of merger control rules. The ruling highlights the importance of complying with the standstill obligation. Read more >

Extra red tape, higher costs and more uncertainty for companies, now that ACM intends to assess small acquisitions: an ill-considered and unnecessary plan. Read more >

The European Commission has been given the power to review subsidies given to undertakings from countries outside the EU for market-distorting effects. Read more >

This blog addresses the latest developments in the field of the new supervision of acquisitions of and investments in vital providers and companies with sensitive technology (the Investments, Mergers and Acquisitions Security Screening Act or Wet Vifo). We also share our first experiences with new regulator BTI. Read more >

The main developments regarding the new Investments, Mergers and Acquisitions Security Screening Act, in particular the low reporting thresholds and specific regulations. Read more >