The rise of Defense forces offices to redesign operations
Investor appetite for the sector has soared and poses new challenges for firms, such as increasingly tight control of foreign investment.
The defense industry has become an attractive sector for investors, with a growth horizon of at least a decade, according to experts such as Carlos Jáuregui of Nazca Capital and Rafa Pinedo of Tikehau. This has led to increased scrutiny of foreign investments in Spain, with the control of foreign investments being activated almost automatically in such operations.
The authorization process, which requires approval from the Consejo de Ministros or the Dirección General de Armamento y Material, is no longer just a formality, but a structural element in the design of any transaction. Lawyers such as Roberto Pomares of Addleshaw Goddard advise investors to anticipate this regulatory process from the initial phase to avoid delays and risks.
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