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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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Freshfields advised Abu Dhabi National Oil Company on several transactions in the last year, including in its biggest ever acquisition of German Covestro for approximately $16.4 billion.
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Freshfields has a truly global reach which is very important in this highly complex and ever-changing global environment. The firm provides very usable and relatable advice at the operational level, while completely addressing all of the regulatory and legal issues to ensure compliance and provide practical solutions for the business.
We go to Freshfields for the most complex matters as its lawyers are just super sharp. The firm has a very well-calibrated understanding of the law and also its political dynamics. It is very good at analyzing complex and high risk scenarios, coming up with a really reasonable solution. Freshfields is great.
Freshfields' attorneys are extremely knowledgeable in terms of the latest thinking and market practice, beyond just knowing the law. The minute new sanctions or executive orders come out, they make us aware to make sure we are compliant.
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Aimen is a true CFIUS expert with deep expertise in this space. If I have a super complicated CFIUS issue, I go to him.
Aimen is very smart and has a lot of expertise in CFIUS.
Nabeel is incredible, very practical and motivated.
Nabeel is pragmatic and down to earth. He gives you his opinion and helps you steer a good course forward. Nabeel has the confidence of our board.
Nabeel is an excellent trade compliance lawyer and someone I would trust with our most difficult and complex issues.
Christine is excellent. She is practical, knows what is possible and what isn't and is in-depth in her approach to CFIUS.
Christine brings in a lot of expertise around investment and security processes in other jurisdictions and can seamlessly integrate that information to help clients work through transactions.
Christine is an expert in the field. She handles clients efficiently and handles the committee really well. She can run a case from beginning to end and can execute every aspect of it.
Stephanie is very responsive and hard-working. She provides practical legal advice and sound judgment.
Stephanie is a true specialist in this area. She sees so many different types of issues come across her desk and her work touches not just on multiple client industries, but multiple practice groups, giving her a wide-angle perspective.
Stephanie is very thoughtful and thorough with her advice and analysis. Her export knowledge is superb and she provides practical advice for complying with a very complex set of regulations. Stephanie is also very kind, empathetic and thoughtful; she is truly wonderful to work with.
International Trade: CFIUS Experts
International Trade: CFIUS Experts
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
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