CELIS Institute

We are #hiring!🎄 As we approach the holiday season, we would like to take a moment to wish everyone peace, joy, and reflection. The break can be the perfect time to consider #new #opportunities, and the CELIS Institute has exciting roles waiting for you! 🎄If you’re passionate about investment screening, national security, and economic competitiveness, now is the perfect time to explore our current openings: 🔔 Senior Programme Associate / Senior Associate (Research) - management role / full time / home office 🔔 Student Assistant (Website Editing and Maintenance) - part time / home office 🔔 Student Programme Associate - part time / home office For our flagship events in Washington DC (USA) and Berlin (Germany) we are also looking for ➡️ Programme Sherpas. Call for DC open now; call for Berlin coming up soon. Join our team and contribute to cutting-edge research while shaping global discussions. Why not use this holiday season to take the next step in your career? 🌟 Visit our website for more details: https://lnkd.in/eHmM4cJ9 #JobOpportunities #InvestmentScreening #NationalSecurity #EconomicCompetitiveness #CELISInstitute #ResearchCareers #CareerGrowth #PublicPolicy

Exciting News! How much do you understand about "Investment screening and economic security in the European Seaports?" We are thrilled to announce that Kathleen Van Brempt will be joining us as a speaker on this special panel, chaired by Roland M. Stein, at the upcoming CELIS Thought Leaders Programme in Belgium! 🇧🇪 Kathleen Van Brempt is a Belgian politician from the city of Antwerp with a focus on trade and sustainability, transport, social equality, and human rights. As a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and Vice-President of the Socialists and Democrats Group, her competencies lie within the realm of international trade (INTA), development and enlargement. Van Brempt was Minister for Mobility, Social Economy and Equal Opportunities in the Flemish government from 2004 – 2009. 📅 Date: February 20th-21th 2025 📍 Location: Liedekerke Brussels, Belgium 🍽️ Dinner: L`Ecailler Du Palais Royal For more details and to register, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dcyRhn-k Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field. We look forward to seeing you there! (Kindly note that seats are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis)

Exciting News! How much do you understand about investment screening in The Netherlands? We are thrilled to announce that Ivo Nobel will be joining us as a trainer at the upcoming CELIS Thought Leaders Programme in Belgium! 🇧🇪 Ivo Nobel is head of the Netherlands Bureau for Investment Screening (BTI) at the Ministry of Economic Affairs. He founded the bureau in 2020 after 15 years of experience at the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets. After studying Economics, Ivo began his PhD research into the influence of the internet on the positions and functions of intermediary companies, before moving to the merger control department at the Dutch competition authority. He was involved in the assessment of several of the largest telecom mergers in the Netherlands. In 2019, he switched from protecting competition to protecting national security. Since its inception, the BTI has been responsible for the investment screening in the Netherlands of vital companies and companies with sensitive technologies. The BTI also plays a role in monitoring compliance with sanctions against Russia. 📅 Date: February 20th-21th 2025 📍 Location: Liedekerke Brussels, Belgium 🍽️ Dinner: L`Ecailler Du Palais Royal For more details and to register, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dcyRhn-k Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field. We look forward to seeing you there! (Kindly note that seats are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis)

Exciting News! How much do you understand about investment screening in Belgium? We are thrilled to announce that Anne Bonet will be joining us as a trainer at the upcoming CELIS Thought Leaders Programme in Belgium! 🇧🇪 Anne Bonet is the Head of the Foreign Investments Division, where she plays a pivotal role in implementing Belgium’s FDI regulations. Her responsibilities include developing legal frameworks, ICT tools, and representing Belgium within the EU's FDI Expert Group. With a distinguished career in public policy and regulatory law, she has held senior positions such as Legal Director at DG Energy and Head of the Legal Department at FPS Economy, contributing significantly to Belgium's legal and policy advancements. 📅 Date: February 20th-21th 2025 📍 Location: Liedekerke Brussels, Belgium 🍽️ Dinner: L`Ecailler Du Palais Royal For more details and to register, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dcyRhn-k Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field. We look forward to seeing you there! (Kindly note that seats are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis)

Now available: The CELIS Institute Update on Investment Screening November 2024. The Update features amongst other developments the 31st UNCTAD-OECD Report in G20 Investment Measures, the UK High Court's recent judgement in Letter One's appeal over the Government's order to divest its completed purchase of Upp, the opinion factsheet of the Europäischer Ausschuss der Regionen and calls for a swift passage of the foreign investment screening law in Cyprus. #CELIS #EU #News #investment #screening #regulation #economic #security #EC #UK #HighCourt #Report #Ireland #OECD #UNCTAD #G20 #Transaction #Act #Cyprus

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 – 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱   As 2024 comes to a close, we bid farewell to the CELIS Pathway Training to welcome its evolution: the CELIS Thought Leaders Programme, a reimagined and enhanced initiative tailored for professionals seeking excellence in investment screening.   Why Join the CELIS Thought Leaders Programme? - 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 Engage with seasoned professionals from diverse sectors to gain an in-depth understanding of investment screening. - 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 Connect with practitioners, government officials, and in-house lawyers to establish valuable connections and strengthen your professional network. - 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 Participate in sessions that explore real-world cases and critical regulatory frameworks spanning 12 European jurisdictions and the U.S. - 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁-𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Become part of the CELIS Institute and begin your journey toward becoming a CELIS Fellow.   Mark Your Calendar: First Chapter in 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝟮𝟬 – 𝟮𝟭 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 The inaugural 2025 session will take place in Brussels, featuring: In-depth analysis of FDI screening in 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗴𝗶𝘂𝗺, 𝗟𝘂𝘅𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗴, and 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 A dedicated panel on "𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀"   Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking program that bridges knowledge and practice. Secure your place today—tickets are limited! https://lnkd.in/dcyRhn-k  If you have any questions, please reach out to our Head Of Event Joanna [email protected] or Program Associate Floor [email protected]

CELIS Update "In BRIEF" United Kingdom - Herbert Smith Freehills on the first judicial review under UK National Security: https://lnkd.in/efkG5kUT Sweden - Schjødt on the first year of the Swedish FDI Act: https://lnkd.in/ex9SeJ3y Europe - Crowell & Moring on the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation: https://lnkd.in/eNfE-Uav White & Case LLP (Orion Berg, Timothy Sensenig and Louis Roussier) on the European Commission releasing its Fourth Annual FDI report: https://lnkd.in/eY2miV5h Simmons & Simmons on the Foreign Direct Investment Regimes in Europe: https://lnkd.in/euAp7PTm Global - Reed Smith LLP (Marjorie Holmes, Christian Filippitsch, Dr. Michaela G. Westrup, LL.M. (Chicago), Natasha Tardif, Michael Lowell, Michelle Mantine, Emma W., Vaibhav Adlakha, Max Seuster, Camille Martin Saint-Léon, Kirsten Lowell, Stephan Bergmann Johansen and Pratheeba Vachiraveel) on the global impact of national security and FDI screening regimes on the transport and supply chain industry: https://lnkd.in/eHcqyWWq ----- Your update is missing? Get in touch with the CELIS Institute!

📍 CELIS Instituts’s Leadership in Washington, D.C. This week, Steffen Hindelang and Roland M. Stein had the pleasure of meeting with friends and colleagues in Washington, D.C., to discuss the evolving landscape of investment policy and the potential changes under a new Trump administration. We also took this opportunity to advance preparations for upcoming CELIS events, ensuring they remain at the forefront of thought leadership and policy innovation in these critical times. Thanks in particular to John Kabealo, the CELIS Institute‘s Senior Advisor US and Transatlantic as well as to Eric K. Hontz, John Key, and Dana Barringer at our longstanding partner Center for International Private Enterprise for facilitating in so many ways the Institute‘s mission. #CELIS #InvestmentPolicy #Leadership #InternationalRelations #FutureEvents #CELISDC #investmentcontrol #Cfius

CELIS Update "In BRIEF" United Kingdom - Linklaters on the High Court’s recent judgment in LetterOne’s appeal over the Government’s order to divest its completed purchase of Upp: https://lnkd.in/exk6qp7q Travers Smith on the High Court’s recent judgment in LetterOne’s appeal over the Government’s order to divest its completed purchase of Upp: https://lnkd.in/exRxB_sM Dentons on the High Court’s recent judgment in LetterOne’s appeal over the Government’s order to divest its completed purchase of Upp: https://lnkd.in/e9EZP7fg Sweden - Setterwalls Advokatbyrå (Isak Hafström, Emma Löfdahl, Marcus Olausson and Vincent Gedeon) on the Swedish Foreign Direct Investment Act entered in force on 1 December 2023: https://lnkd.in/e2AuHS_h European Union - Europäischer Ausschuss der Regionen adopted opinion on the European Commission's proposal for a new EU FDI screening regulation during the plenary session on 20 November: https://lnkd.in/evkHNEMi Bird & Bird (Tialda Beetstra, Janneke Kohlen and Sander Wagemakers) on the enforcement of the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation: https://lnkd.in/e6nEgJHV Hong Kong Trade Development Council on the Fourth Annual Report on the screening of FDI in the European Union: https://lnkd.in/ejfaTyne Investment International (Jonathon Gunn) on the impact of foreign investment restrictions in Europe amid French warning to US firm: https://lnkd.in/ex9fqDVZ ----- EVENTS Baker McKenzie's Global Customs Group invites to the webinar titled "Trump and Tariffs: A Global Perspective of What Lies Ahead" which will take place virtually on Thursday 12 December 2024 at 3:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM EST / 11:00 PM HKT - register here: https://lnkd.in/epqb9ft9 ----- Your Update is missing? Contact the CELIS Institute.

Max Klasse (Partner, BLOMSTEIN, Berlin) served as the chair for the conference's final panel discussion on the topic of "Foreign Subsidies Regulation". During the session, the speakers provided valuable insights and reflections on the first year of the regulation's implementation. Drawing on their expertise, they facilitated a thoughtful discussion, exploring its impact on global markets, key challenges, and lessons learned over the past year.