What are the implications of the new NSI Act regime and the Government’s “public health emergencies” powers for healthcare and life sciences transactions? On 4 January 2022, the new UK foreign investment review regime under the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (“NSI Act”, available here) came into force. The new rules require businesses and investors to submit mandatory notifications for certain acquisitions of, and investments in, companies active in 17 key sectors of the economy.…
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