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05 January 2026Publication
Jurisdiction – the “Brexit transition period gap”
The Belgian Supreme Court has held that the Hague Convention 2005 continued to apply to the UK during the Brexit transition period
What's happening?
The number of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Regimes has increased in the EU and elsewhere in recent years. We provide an overview for the EU and UK. You may need to consider what effect new FDI regimes or the EU framework for screening of FDIs may have on your acquisition of interests in companies by investors from a different country.
How we can help
We offer a multi-jurisdictional FDI analysis early on in the process, alongside other regulatory assessments, in order to identify any FDI screening risk.
Our expertise in key EU jurisdictions means we are well-placed to advise on the intricacies of the national regimes in the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands and the impact on your business.
This document (and any information accessed through links in this document) is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Professional legal advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from any action as a result of the contents of this document.
Key contacts
If you have any questions, contact a member of the Foreign direct investment team for assistance:
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