Blogs Vifo Act

Vifo Act: practical experiences after first year of FDI supervision in the Netherlands

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 >

Five practical tips to avoid gun jumping in M&A-deals

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

Court of Justice upholds high fine for breach of merger control rules

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 >

ACM's proposal to assess small acquisitions is ill-considered

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 >

New power for European Commission: review of foreign subsidies in M&A transactions and procurements

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 >

Latest developments and first experiences regarding supervision of investments in sensitive sectors

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 >

Investment Screening Bill and FDI: investors beware of low reporting thresholds

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

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