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Simpson Thacher Attorneys Author Law360 Article on Review of U.K. National Security and Investment Act

11.30.23

Partner Ross Ferguson, Counsel Josh Buckland and Associate Sandeep Mahandru authored an article which was published by Law360 titled, “U.K. Review May Lead To Lower Investment Screening Burden.” The article explored the motivations for the U.K. government’s new consultation on its National Security and Investment Act (NSIA), including what is driving the new consultation, how current rules have been applied and expected future changes and next steps for stakeholders. It further highlights how, while it is not expected that this consultation results in a full rework of the existing foreign investment regime, it is likely to lead to some course corrections that ease the burden on businesses and investors, while ensuring that the U.K.'s national security remains the highest priority.

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