Netherlands Expands Investment Screening Law to Cover 6 Additional Technologies

By Samuel Garcia Nelen & Robert Hardy on June 9, 2026

Posted in Antitrust, Competition Law, Dutch Law, Featured, GT Alert, mergers and acquisitions

The Dutch government has proposed extending mandatory investment screening under the Vifo Act to six additional technology sectors – including AI, nanotechnology, and biotechnology – effective January 1, 2027. Companies contemplating transactions in these sectors may wish to assess their exposure now.
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To Safeguard Dutch National Security, Investment Review Bill Gets Retroactive Effect

By Greenberg Traurig, LLP on July 14, 2020

Posted in COVID-19, Dutch Law, Featured, mergers and acquisitions, private equity

A Dutch draft bill¹ introduces a new framework pursuant to which the relevant minister can, if deemed necessary for national security, review investments in or acquisitions of certain companies. The Dutch government intends to introduce the bill in early 2021, with retroactive effect as of June 2, 2020.

The draft Bill introduces a specific…