FDI in Spain – Nadja Vietz
In Episode #43, we are joined by Nadja Vietz, a partner at Monereo Meyer Abogados dual-hatted as a Harris Bricken attorney, to discuss foreign direct investment (FDI) in Spain. We discuss:Why Spain is an attractive destination for investment.What constitutes foreign investment under Spanish law, including the treatment of EU, EFTA, and now British investors.Spain’s recent restrictions on FDI inflows, and the role of the COVID-19 pandemic and protectionism in the imposition of those restrictions.How prior authorization is required for certain investors, including those controlled by foreign governments.Which sectors are most affected by the restrictions?Reading, listening, and watching recommendations from:Nadja:The Shadow of the Wind, by Carlos Ruiz ZafónJonathan:The Next Four Years: Strategic Challenges & Opportunities Facing the United States (World Trade Center Utah discussion with former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster)Fred:The Minions of Midas (Netflix)We’ll see you next week when we sit down with Isaac Stone Fish for a provocative conversation about China and other topics.