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 Zafón

  • Jonathan:

    • 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.