National Security & Investment
Legal expertise for your business
We provide exceptional advice and support on matters related to National Security and Investment. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the industry, our services are tailored to suit your needs.
Why national security and investment matters
National Security and Investment regulations are critical for safeguarding sensitive industries and ensuring sustainable economic growth. With evolving legislation and increasing scrutiny on foreign investments, businesses need expert guidance to navigate these complex landscapes.
Andrew Maxwell
Partner and Head of Competition
Comprehensive legal advice
Our team of experienced lawyers offers in-depth legal advice to help you understand and comply with national security and investment regulations. This includes:
- Risk assessment
We conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential security threats and investment risks - Regulatory compliance
Ensure your business activities are fully compliant with national and international regulations - Transaction support
We provide expert support for mergers, acquisitions, and other significant transactions, ensuring they meet security and investment criteria - Policy development
Assistance in developing robust policies and procedures to safeguard your interests
Why choose us?
Our approach is client-centric and results-driven. We work closely with you to understand your specific needs and provide tailored solutions that address your unique challenges.
Our goal is to help your business thrive while ensuring compliance with critical national security and investment regulations.
Expertise
Our legal team has extensive experience in national security and investment law
Personalised service
We offer personalized legal support to meet the specific needs of your business
Proactive solutions
We provide proactive solutions to help you stay ahead of regulatory changes
Trusted advisors
Our team is committed to being your trusted advisors in all legal matters related to security and investment
Meet our team
Jaskeerat Sanghera
Managing Associate
Testimonials
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I have had the pleasure of working with Deryck Houghton on a wide range of contentious and non contentious legal matters. I have always found that...
Martin McCloskey, Group Commercial Director
Capita Group plc
"The team has highly qualified people who are approachable, understanding and helpful. They are swift in response, agile and articulate."
Chambers & Partners, 2025
"They have a good mix of background expertise combined with a pragmatic approach and industry knowledge."
Chambers & Partners, 2025
"Freeths are very knowledgeable in the sector."
Chambers & Partners, 2025
The team are highly skilled and experienced, sharing unique insights to solve problems and offer potential solutions.
The Legal 500, 2024
They are very hands-on and join meetings, supporting our teams and working collaboratively.
The Legal 500, 2024
They are also very responsive and helped when timescales were tight.
The Legal 500, 2024
They are skilled, articulate and levelled.
The Legal 500, 2024
Competitive, risk averse problem solvers.
The Legal 500, 2024
Freeths provide training, articles, and know-how. They are excellent value for money.
Chambers & Partners, 2024
The team at Freeths are experts in their area, and are also extremely effective communicators.
Chambers & Partners, 2024
Loving technology
Our IT lawyers live and breathe all things digital and data
Speaking technology
Acronyms fill this sector. Our lawyers know most of them and love learning new ones
Embracing technology
Technology is critical to our success and something that we embrace
Contact us today
Whatever your legal needs, our wide ranging expertise is here to support you and your business, so let’s start your legal journey today and get you in touch with the right lawyer to get you started.
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