Investment Policy2 May 20266 min

What the UK's screening regime means for inbound capital

The National Security and Investment Act is now a routine part of deal timelines. Early, structured engagement is the difference between a four-week review and a six-month one.

Mandatory notification across seventeen sensitive sectors has become a standard gate in UK transactions involving Chinese acquirers. The teams that clear review quickly are those that prepare the security narrative before, not after, signing.

We help clients assemble the substantive record early: ultimate beneficial ownership, end-use documentation, and a clear account of technology transfer intentions. This work is unglamorous and decisive.

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