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Chambers Review

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International Trade: CFIUS Experts - USA - Nationwide

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields US LLP 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

  • Freshfields is representing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company on its $16 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks Inc. This includes providing global advice on foreign investment review requirements and coordinating the submission of filings in 16 jurisdictions.

Strengths

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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 extremely well-versed and knowledgeable about CFIUS issues. Amir is a serious expert in the field, he is very helpful and very responsive.

Aimen Mir is extremely knowledgeable, experienced and has strong commercial awareness.

Aimen Mir is knowledgeable and experienced. He understands how to blend legal knowledge with business-oriented advice.

Christine Laciak
4
Christine Laciak
4
Band 4
Christine Laciak regularly advises clients on CFIUS matters. She works with companies in chemicals, healthcare and electronics, among other clients.

Christine is an excellent FDI partner.

Christine Laciak is a very strong CFIUS practitioner and a strong advocate for clients.

Christine Laciak was knowledgeable and very easy to work with as she seamlessly walked us through the process.

Nabeel Yousef
4
Nabeel Yousef
4
Band 4
Nabeel Yousef has a robust trade practice and often works on export controls and economic sanctions matters.

Nabeel Yousef has great judgment and will go the extra mile to deliver for his clients. Nabeel is creative, flexible and able to come up with innovative solutions.

Nabeel Yousef knows how to make the case to get us the outcome we need. He is also excellent at finding creative solutions to difficult questions and is extremely commercial.

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 Brown Cripps is extremely experienced and knowledgeable. She has strong judgment, an excellent work product and is very attentive to commercial interests.

Colin Costello
U
Colin Costello
U
Up and Coming
Colin Costello showcases considerable strengths in national security and CFIUS reviews.

Colin Costello is a very detailed technician with a great commercial understanding.

Colin is thorough and works very efficiently.

Ranked Lawyers at
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USA - Nationwide

International Trade: CFIUS Experts

Aimen Mir
1
Aimen Mir
1
Band 1
Christine Laciak
4
Christine Laciak
4
Band 4
Colin Costello
U
Colin Costello
U
Up and Coming
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

Nabeel Yousef
4
Nabeel Yousef
4
Band 4
Stephanie Brown Cripps
5
Stephanie Brown Cripps
5
Band 5