Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Control in France

The firm assists international investors with the prior authorisation procedures before the French Ministry of the Economy.

Our expertise covers the identification of sensitive activities, the preparation of notification files, liaison with the relevant authorities and the negotiation of any commitments.

Sofia’s experience includes in particular* :

• Advising a Swiss company on the acquisition of control of a French electronics group;
• Advising a U.S. telecommunications company on its expansion in France over several years (multiple notifications in France);
• Advising a German pharmaceutical company on its investment in a French healthcare company;
• Advising a U.S. technology company on its investment in a French cybersecurity firm;
• Advising a Chinese company on the acquisition of a French manufacturer of industrial equipment for sensitive sectors.

*Matters handled prior to the creation of SB Law.