The Commission’s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), published on 4 March 2026, aims at strengthening the competitiveness and resilience of the EU manufacturing base by targeting strategic sectors, would introduce EU‑origin requirements in public procurement as well as foreign investment controls (see dedicated client alert). The introduction of requirements linking foreign investments to the EU is intended to support EU manufacturing by increasing demand, strengthening capacity, and encouraging the development of lead markets for key industrial products and technologies. The IAA forms...

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A practical guide for European business owners and advisers pursuing U.S. acquisition-led growth Audience: European business owners and advisers evaluating U.S. acquisitions. Focus: how private debt can improve execution certainty, flexibility, and post-closing capacity. Why Private Debt Matters in U.S. Acquisitions For many middle-market European companies, acquisition-led expansion into the United States is strategically attractive. The U.S. offers scale, sector depth, a large target universe, and the ability to build a meaningful market position faster than through organic growth alone. Too often...

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On March 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes significant changes related to how prevailing wages are calculated for employers seeking to hire foreign workers under H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visa statuses, as well as permanent labor certification under PERM for EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based immigrant visa programs. Quick Hits The DOL issued an NPRM that would require significantly higher wages for foreign workers using H-1B, H-1B, and E-3 visas,...

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