NSI Act reshapes U.K. acquisition landscape
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Neil Hodge2022-01-14T16:59:00
The U.K. National Security and Investment Act might present “unforeseen” compliance problems for companies wanting to merge with or buy foreign businesses, according to legal experts.
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