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+name: regulatory-checklist
+description: >
+  Generate transaction-specific regulatory compliance checklists by jurisdiction.
+  Use this skill when a user mentions regulatory requirements, cross-border
+  transaction, regulatory compliance checklist, multi-jurisdiction, foreign
+  investment review, merger clearance, data protection requirements, licensing
+  requirements by country, regulatory approval, or compliance requirements for
+  a deal. Also trigger when users are doing cross-border M&A, establishing
+  operations in a new jurisdiction, or need to understand what regulatory
+  approvals are needed for a specific transaction. This is transaction-specific
+  — what do you need for THIS deal in THIS geography — not framework-specific.
+---
+
+# Multi-Jurisdiction Regulatory Checklist
+
+Generate transaction-specific regulatory compliance checklists based on deal
+type, sector, and jurisdiction. Unlike framework-specific compliance skills
+(which tell you how to implement ISO 27001 or GDPR in general), this skill
+answers: "What regulatory approvals and filings do I need for THIS specific
+transaction in THESE specific jurisdictions?"
+
+## When to Use
+
+- You are planning a cross-border acquisition or investment
+- You need to know what regulatory approvals are required before closing
+- You are establishing a subsidiary or branch in a new jurisdiction
+- You need a compliance roadmap for a transaction timeline
+- You are advising a client on regulatory risk for a proposed deal
+
+## Input Requirements
+
+Ask the user for:
+
+1. **Transaction type** — acquisition (asset/share), merger, joint venture,
+   greenfield establishment, licensing, lending, fund formation
+2. **Sector** — financial services, technology, healthcare, energy, defense,
+   telecommunications, real estate, infrastructure, media
+3. **Jurisdiction(s)** — where the target operates, where the acquirer is based,
+   where the transaction closes, where the funds flow
+4. **Parties** — nationality/jurisdiction of acquirer and target; state-owned
+   enterprise involvement; fund vs. corporate buyer
+5. **Transaction value** — affects filing thresholds
+6. **Target's characteristics** — revenue, employees, assets, market share,
+   data it processes, licenses it holds
+
+## Regulatory Categories
+
+For each jurisdiction involved, check these categories:
+
+### 1. Foreign Investment Review
+
+| Jurisdiction | Regime | Threshold | Timeline |
+|-------------|--------|-----------|----------|
+| Canada | Investment Canada Act | >C$1.141B (WTO), lower for cultural/SOE | 45 days initial + extensions |
+| United States | CFIUS (FIRRMA) | No threshold (voluntary, but recommended) | 45+45+15 days |
+| United Kingdom | National Security and Investment Act 2021 | No threshold for 17 sensitive sectors | 30 working days + extensions |
+| EU member states | National FDI screening (varies) | Varies by member state | Varies |
+| Australia | FATA / FIRB | A$0 for sensitive; A$310M general | 30 days + extensions |
+| Singapore | No general FDI screening | Sector-specific (banking, media, telecom) | N/A |
+| UAE | Varies by emirate and free zone | Up to 49% foreign ownership limit (mainland), 100% in free zones | Varies |
+
+### 2. Competition / Merger Control
+
+| Jurisdiction | Authority | Filing Threshold | Timeline |
+|-------------|----------|-----------------|----------|
+| EU | European Commission | Combined worldwide turnover >€5B + EU turnover >€250M each | Phase I: 25 WD; Phase II: 90 WD |
+| United States | DOJ / FTC (HSR Act) | Transaction value >$119.5M (2024) | 30 days + second request |
+| United Kingdom | CMA | >£70M UK turnover or >25% share of supply | Phase 1: 40 WD |
+| Singapore | CCCS | Voluntary (no mandatory filing) | Phase 1: 30 WD |
+| Canada | Competition Bureau | Size of parties + size of transaction thresholds | 30 days (short form) |
+
+### 3. Sector-Specific Licensing
+
+Identify sector-specific requirements:
+
+- **Financial services**: Banking license, insurance license, securities license,
+  payment institution license, change of control approval
+- **Telecommunications**: Spectrum license, carrier license, foreign ownership limits
+- **Healthcare**: Operating permits, pharmaceutical licenses, medical device approvals
+- **Energy**: Generation license, distribution license, environmental permits
+- **Defense / dual-use**: Export control licenses, security clearances
+- **Real estate**: Foreign ownership restrictions, land acquisition approvals
+- **Media**: Broadcasting licenses, foreign ownership limits
+
+### 4. Data Protection and Privacy
+
+| Jurisdiction | Regime | Key Requirements |
+|-------------|--------|-----------------|
+| EU/EEA | GDPR | DPIA for high-risk processing; DPO appointment; cross-border transfer mechanisms |
+| United Kingdom | UK GDPR + DPA 2018 | Similar to EU; UK-specific adequacy decisions |
+| Singapore | PDPA | Consent obligations; DPTM designation; notifiable data breaches |
+| Canada | PIPEDA / provincial | Consent; accountability; cross-border transfer |
+| UAE | Federal Decree-Law No. 45/2021 | Registration; DPO; cross-border transfer restrictions |
+
+### 5. Employment and Labour
+
+- Transfer of employees (TUPE / equivalent in jurisdiction)
+- Works council / union consultation requirements
+- Employment permit requirements for foreign employees
+- Redundancy / retrenchment rules if restructuring post-acquisition
+
+### 6. Tax and Transfer Pricing
+
+- Withholding tax on purchase price payments
+- Stamp duty / transfer tax on share or asset transfers
+- Transfer pricing documentation requirements
+- Tax clearance certificates
+- Substance requirements in holding jurisdictions
+
+### 7. Anti-Corruption and Sanctions
+
+- Parties screened against relevant sanctions lists
+- Anti-bribery due diligence on target's operations
+- Third-party intermediary risk assessment
+- Facilitation payment exposure
+
+## Output Format
+
+```markdown
+# Regulatory Compliance Checklist
+
+## Transaction Summary
+- **Type:** [description]
+- **Parties:** [acquirer] acquiring [target]
+- **Jurisdictions:** [list]
+- **Sector:** [sector]
+- **Value:** [amount]
+
+## Critical Path Items (Must Complete Before Closing)
+
+| # | Requirement | Jurisdiction | Authority | Threshold Met? | Est. Timeline | Status |
+|---|-----------|-------------|----------|---------------|--------------|--------|
+| 1 | [requirement] | [country] | [authority] | Yes/No/TBD | [days/months] | NOT STARTED |
+
+## Post-Closing Requirements
+
+| # | Requirement | Jurisdiction | Deadline | Status |
+|---|-----------|-------------|----------|--------|
+| 1 | [requirement] | [country] | [deadline] | NOT STARTED |
+
+## Timeline Estimate
+[Visual timeline showing parallel and sequential regulatory workstreams,
+identifying the critical path to closing]
+
+## Risk Assessment
+| Risk | Likelihood | Impact | Mitigation |
+|------|-----------|--------|-----------|
+| [risk] | [H/M/L] | [H/M/L] | [action] |
+```
+
+## Important Notes
+
+- Regulatory thresholds and requirements change. Always verify current requirements
+  with local counsel.
+- For adversarial verification of regulatory compliance claims in deal documents
+  — cross-referencing representations against actual regulatory status — see
+  [DiligenceWorks](https://diligenceworks.online).