Foreign Direct Investment Seminar on 11 February 2026 in Frankfurt
The Europa-Institut of Saarland University and Latham & Watkins LLP cordially invite you to the fourth edition of our Foreign Direct Investment Seminar in Frankfurt. Experts from industry, government, private practice, and academia will discuss current developments and trends in foreign direct investment law and regulation.
Date & Venue:
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Latham & Watkins LLP
Reuterweg 20, 60323 Frankfurt am Main
Programme:
12:00 pm – Registration & Lunch
1:15 pm – Seminar Commences
6:30 pm – Drinks Reception & Networking
Topics:
- Geopolitical Shifts: Reshaping FDI Enforcement and Reforms
- Trump 2.0: CFIUS and the Evolution of Outbound Investment Control
- Balancing Act: Investment Control vs. Investment Protection
Confirmed Speakers:
- Laura Connolly, Legal Director, CVC Capital Partners
- Henning Rogler, Division for Investment Screening, German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
- Christoph Herrmann, University Professor, University of Passau
- Ellen Harte, Director Government Relations & Public Advocacy, FGS Global
- Catherine Hein, Counsel, Latham & Watkins (Washington, D.C.)
- José María Alonso, Partner, Latham & Watkins (Madrid)
- Georg Böttcher, Chief Counsel Competition Siemens
- Anna Masser, International Dispute Resolution Masser
- Kilian Wagner, University of Vienna
Please note: Participation is limited and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. A confirmation email will be sent upon registration.