Monday 18 January, 11am-12noon (GMT)

The UK Government introduced the National Security and Investment Bill in November 2020. The bill gives the Government additional powers to review and intervene in any transactions that may relate to a threat to national security. This aligns the UK more closely with legislation in the US (CFIUS) and some European countries.

The Government’s wish to protect further IP and capability relevant to national security is understandable. But what does the bill entail? What are the pros and cons? And does it signal the beginning of a more interventionist industrial strategy from the Government? We also look at the impact the bill could have on foreign investment into the UK tech sector and whether it will make the UK less attractive to investors.

Facilitated by

Martin Smith MBE (info), Chairman & Founder, The SASIG

Chaired by

Tarquin Folliss OBE (info), Vice Chairman, Reliance acsn

Panellists:

Stewart Room (info), Partner, Global Head of Data Protection & Cyber Security, DWP Law

Sarah Mackintosh (info), Deputy Director National Security and Investment at Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)