International Trade: CFIUS Experts
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 4
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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
- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer advised BT on export controls and trade matters, particularly in connection with the US Commerce Department’s Entity List restrictions on Huawei.
Strengths
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"They are highly knowledgeable experienced practitioners."
"The firm provides excellent insight into the legal and political processes of CFIUS."
"The team quickly grasps the client's question and helps guide them to the appropriate answers."
"They are highly knowledgeable experienced practitioners."
"The firm provides excellent insight into the legal and political processes of CFIUS."
"The team quickly grasps the client's question and helps guide them to the appropriate answers."
Notable Practitioners
Aimen Mir handles the CFIUS review process for a host of well-known clients. He frequently works with technology companies and manufacturers.
"Aimen is terrific. He is a bright, good lawyer and provides good counsel to his clients."
"Aimen was key to us obtaining CFIUS approvals successfully and timely."
"Aimen is an extremely thoughtful lawyer; he looks at both the letter of the law and the intent of the law, process and the policy."
Christine Laciak regularly advises clients on CFIUS matters. She works with companies in chemicals, healthcare and electronics, among other clients.
"Christine is highly experienced in the area of CFIUS."
"She is deeply experienced and is a very strong problem solver."
Nabeel Yousef has a robust practice trade practice and often works on export controls and economic sanctions matters.
"Nabeel is very available, amiable, an exceptionally nice personality and great to work with."
"He is a really strong sanctions attorney."
"He's very strong and knowledgeable."
Stephanie Brown Cripps works with clients on issues such as export controls and economic sanctions. She also advises on AML issues.
"She is very knowledgeable about sanctions."
"Stephanie is very pleasant to work with, not only due to her very kind personality, but also because of her very good work results."
"She is thoughtful and thorough."
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