G.J. Ligelis Jr., Alyssa Caples, Chris Fargo and Maggie Segall Co‑Author U.S. Chapters of Chambers “Investing In… 2024” Guide

Cravath partners G.J. Ligelis Jr., Alyssa K. Caples, Christopher K. Fargo and Margaret T. Segall co‑authored the U.S. Law & Practice chapter of the fourth edition of Chambers “Investing In… 2024” Guide, which was published in January 2024. The guide, which is part of the publisher’s Global Practice Guides series, examines country‑specific legal issues that arise from foreign direct investment (“FDI”) and cross‑border transactions in the more than 30 jurisdictions covered. The U.S. Law & Practice chapter surveys the legal system and regulatory framework for FDI in the country, analyzing the economic climate, as well as considerations related to mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, capital markets, antitrust, national security, tax, employment and intellectual property.

G.J. also served as contributing editor of the volume and authored both the introduction and the U.S. Trends & Developments chapter. The introduction outlines the purpose of the guide and highlights globally applicable developments in FDI, including geopolitical tensions, industrial policy and protectionism, and the continued expansion of national security review regimes. The U.S. Trends & Developments chapter offers an in‑depth analysis of some of the factors behind the country’s position as one of the top jurisdictions for FDI with focuses on federal stimulus legislation and the role of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.

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Please click here to read the U.S. Law & Practice chapter.

Please click here to read the U.S. Trends & Developments chapter.