The Act on Security Screening of Investments, Mergers and Acquisitions (Wet Vifo)
As a matter of Dutch national security, the Act Vifo, which aims at controlling the risks involved with M&A transactions in delicate sectors, became law on June 1, 2023, with retrospective effect as of September 9, 2020. In this article the most important aspects of this new legislation and the consequences for future and existing investments and M&A transactions will be covered.