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Holland & Knight LLP

International Trade: CFIUS Experts

Global Guide 2026 : USA


Holland & Knight LLP

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International Trade: CFIUS Experts - USA

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Holland & Knight regularly assist a broad array of clients in navigating the CFIUS process. The firm is particularly astute at handling the regulatory aspects of joint ventures and M&A.

Strengths

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  • Holland & Knight has an ability to turn complex regulations into actionable advice.

    International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
  • Holland & Knight is aware of market dynamics in many industries on both a macro- and micro-level.

    International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
  • Throughout the entire process, Holland & Knight was responsive every single day.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Tahlia Townsend
    Band 4Tahlia Townsend

    Tahlia Townsend

    Tahlia Townsend is highlighted by sources for her strong trade controls practice. She regularly handles OFAC-related matters.
    • Tahlia Townsend is very professional, highly knowledgeable and quick to respond. Tahlia's responses are always clear and have a bottom line.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
    • Tahlia Townsend is a brilliant lawyer. Tahlia is extremely thorough and hardworking. Technically, she writes well and has particular expertise in export controls and sanctions.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
    • Tahlia Townsend has a thorough understanding of the law and of the complex businesses of the clients she works with.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
  • Band 5Robert A Friedman
    Band 5Robert A Friedman

    Robert A Friedman

    Robert A Friedman has a notable practice advising clients on the CFIUS considerations of transactional matters.

    • Robert Friedman really stands out for his ability to quickly gain an understanding of a client's business, together with its commercial objectives.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
    • Robert Friedman is highly experienced and his government background enables him to understand the needs of regulators and clients at the same time.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
    • Robert understands complex rules and is able to explain them in ways that are easy to understand.

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  • Up and ComingNathan Mitchell
    Up and ComingNathan Mitchell

    Nathan Mitchell

    Nathan Mitchell of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison is an up-and-coming practitioner in the CFIUS space. He has particular expertise advising on cybersecurity issues.

    • Nathan Mitchel is thoughtful and efficient.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
    • Nathan Mitchell is very easy to work with. He is an excellent lawyer.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
    • Nathan Mitchell is detail-oriented, knows the ins-and-outs of the detail and is really practical.

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