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International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite - USA

Band 4

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • 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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  • Freshfields is very responsive, extremely knowledgeable, able to synthesize complex issues and go to the crux of these issues from the client's perspective.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite respondentGlobal

  • Freshfields has experienced lawyers who are thought leaders with industry experience.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite respondentGlobal

  • Freshfields is my first call for CFIUS matters given its regulatory expertise, government insight and thorough approach to issues that are tailored to business needs.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Aimen Mir
    Aimen Mir

    Aimen Mir

    Aimen Mir handles the CFIUS review process for a host of well-known clients. He frequently works with technology companies and manufacturers.

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

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite respondentGlobal

    • 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.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite respondentGlobal

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

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite respondentGlobal
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  • Christine Laciak
    Christine Laciak

    Christine Laciak

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

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

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite respondentGlobal

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

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite respondentGlobal

    • Christine is an excellent FDI partner.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite respondentGlobal
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  • Nabeel Yousef
    Nabeel Yousef

    Nabeel Yousef

    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.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite respondentGlobal

    • 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.

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  • Stephanie Brown Cripps
    Stephanie Brown Cripps

    Stephanie Brown Cripps

    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.

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  • Colin Costello
    Colin Costello

    Colin Costello

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

    • Colin is thorough and works very efficiently.

      International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite respondentGlobal

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

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    Stephanie Brown Cripps

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