About

FDI Control is an independent organisation committed to fostering open, pragmatic insights and innovations in foreign direct investment. Through our global community of experts and thought-leaders, our mission is to shape the future of FDI controls on cross-border transactions through transparent and clear mechanisms. 

Founded in Paris by Professor David Chekroun and Marina Guérassimova in partnership with ESCP Business School and Fusions & Acquisitions Magazine, FDI Control is a dynamic hub for analysis, thought leadership, events and global community-building.


Key Areas of Expertise

  • FDI screening in France

  • Multi-jurisdictional screenings 

  • National security 

  • Global trends in FDI control

  • Private equity

  • Energy and FDI controls

  • Investment Arbitration 

  • Governance and FDI controls 

  • Regulatory challenges
    and strategic insights 

  • Healthcare and FDI controls

  • Restructuring and FDI controls

  • Economic Sovereignty 

  • Technology, Innovation and
    FDI controls

The Team


David Chekroun
Co-Founder, FDI Control


Professor of International Business Law - ESCP Business School
Founder of the Institute for Corporate Governance (ICG)
Partner - Audit Duprey Fekl

Marina Guérassimova
Co-Founder, FDI Control

Chief Editor,
Fusions & Acquisitions Magazine

Lars Goubet-Wolff
Project Manager, FDI Control

Adriano Bobo-Fantoli
Project Manager, FDI Control

Avocat au Barreau de Paris (28 Octobre)

François Sicard
General Secretary, FDI Control

Avocat au Barreau de Paris

Etienne Lanoiselez
Project Manager, FDI Control