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International Trade: CFIUS Experts - USA

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has a robust CFIUS practice handling reviews of large US-bound investments and acquisitions. The firm often works with technology companies, manufacturers and financial services corporations. It provides further expertise in export controls and sanctions matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer advised Coupa Software on the CFIUS and DCSA review of its acquisition by a consortium, including the private equity firm Thoma Bravo and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.

Strengths

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"They have an extremely competent team that navigates complex and nuanced issues with ease."

International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondent
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"Freshfields offers very quick and efficient advice."

International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondent
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"The firm has an experienced and effective team."

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Notable Practitioners

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Aimen Mir
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Aimen Mir
1
Band 1
Aimen Mir handles the CFIUS review process for a host of well-known clients. He frequently works with technology companies and manufacturers.
"Aimen is exceptional. He understands CFIUS and runs things very well."
"Aimen is very insightful. He understands the law as well as the dynamics of CFIUS."
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Christine Laciak
5
Christine Laciak
5
Band 5
Christine Laciak regularly advises clients on CFIUS matters. She works with companies in chemicals, healthcare and electronics, among other clients.
"Christine is highly knowledgeable, skilled and able to guide us through the CFIUS process seamlessly."
"Christine provides excellent analysis on how to respond to questions from CFIUS, as well as understanding the regulations."
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Nabeel Yousef
5
Nabeel Yousef
5
Band 5
Nabeel Yousef has a robust trade practice and often works on export controls and economic sanctions matters.
"Nabeel is a good, technical lawyer covering both export controls and sanctions."
"He is excellent at finding creative solutions to difficult questions and he is extremely commercial."
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Stephanie Brown Cripps
5
Stephanie Brown Cripps
5
Band 5
Stephanie Brown Cripps works with clients on issues such as export controls and economic sanctions. She also advises on AML issues.
"Stephanie provides excellent, practical legal advice in sanctions and tailors her advice to our needs."
"She is extremely knowledgeable and thorough."
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Colin Costello
U
Up and Coming
Colin Costello showcases considerable strengths in national security and CFIUS reviews.
"He provides great analysis of the CFIUS process and has a wealth of knowledge."
"He has very strong government and private practice experience."
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International Trade: CFIUS Experts
Aimen Mir
1
Aimen Mir
1
Band 1
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Christine Laciak
5
Christine Laciak
5
Band 5
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Colin Costello
U
Up and Coming
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International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
Nabeel Yousef
5
Nabeel Yousef
5
Band 5
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Stephanie Brown Cripps
5
Stephanie Brown Cripps
5
Band 5
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