Podcast: UK vs. U.S. Investment Screening Regimes

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Published March 12th, 2026

Detected March 13th, 2026

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Wiley Rein LLP published a podcast discussing the differences between the UK's investment screening regime under the National Security and Investment Act and the U.S. CFIUS program. The podcast features insights on evolving national security concerns and practical advice for businesses involved in cross-border investments.

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Wiley Rein LLP has released a podcast episode that compares and contrasts the investment screening regimes of the United Kingdom and the United States. The discussion, featuring UK investment security expert Kate Newman, delves into the UK's National Security and Investment Act and its divergence from the U.S. CFIUS program. It highlights how evolving national security definitions, encompassing areas like AI, advanced materials, and food security, are impacting cross-border deal-making and increasing scrutiny on global investors.

The podcast offers practical guidance for businesses engaged in cross-border investments. It advises on early risk assessment, smart deal structuring, and strategies to navigate new rules and potential risks. The content is intended to help companies avoid complications and ensure compliance with the increasingly complex landscape of international investment review.

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March 12, 2026

[Podcast] UK vs. U.S. Investment Screening Regimes: Minding the Gap and Navigating New Rules and Risks

Matt Lapin, Tatiana Sainati Wiley Rein LLP + Follow Contact LinkedIn Facebook X Send Embed

In this installment of the Never Tariffied mini-series, hosts Tatiana Sainati and Matt Lapin sit down with UK investment security regulation expert Kate Newman to demystify the UK’s rapidly maturing investment screening framework, particularly where it diverges from the U.S. CFIUS investment screening program. They trace the UK’s seismic shift since the National Security and Investment Act took effect, how it stacks up against the U.S. CFIUS process and other screening regimes, and why global investors are suddenly finding themselves under new layers of scrutiny.

Together, they explore how shifting notions of national security, from AI and advanced materials to food and water security, are reshaping cross border deal making. Kate, Matt, and Tatiana also share their insights on pragmatic steps that businesses involved in cross-border investments can take to assess risk early, structure deals smartly, and avoid the dreaded “great unwinding" (of deals).

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