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Mikko Huimala Discusses Finland’s Approach to Greenfield Investment Screening in fDi Intelligence

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Why is Finland moving to extend foreign investment screening to greenfield investments? Mikko Huimala, Partner from our Competition Team, spoke with fDi Intelligence, a Financial Times publication, about Finland’s proposed FDI reform and the national security considerations shaping the country’s approach.

The article looks at Finland’s plans in a broader European context, as a small but growing group of EU Member States extend foreign investment screening beyond traditional acquisitions to greenfield investments. Mikko Huimala highlights Finland’s particular perspective:

“Looking at history, looking at geography, Finland seems much more aware of national security considerations compared to other countries. It’s not surprising we are [among the] forerunners in greenfield investment screening.”

Read the full article in fDi Intelligence.

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