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Kirkland & Ellis

International Trade: CFIUS Experts

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Kirkland & Ellis

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International Trade: CFIUS Experts - USA

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Kirkland & Ellis has strong capabilities in guiding clients through CFIUS reviews. The team regularly works with leading financial institutions and US-based manufacturers. The firm frequently advises clients on compliance with complex OFAC and EAR regulations.
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Strengths

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  • Kirkland & Ellis has a wide breadth covering wide range of transactions, industries and practice areas. It is able to bring on colleagues who are leading experts in their respective fields.

    International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal

  • Kirkland & Ellis is very quick to respond and offer a snap analysis or do more in-depth work.

    International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal

  • It is a very commercially-minded practice.

    International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Ivan A Schlager
    Ivan A Schlager

    Ivan A Schlager

    Ivan Schlager is viewed as a leading name in the CFIUS space. He acts across a range of industries including manufacturers, technology companies and others.

    • Ivan is extremely available, explains everything very precisely and is very pragmatic.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal

    • Ivan Schlager is the absolute top of the field in national security law in the US.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal

    • Ivan has tremendous subject matter expertise and experience.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
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  • John Kabealo
    John Kabealo

    John Kabealo

    John Kabealo has extensive experience in the CFIUS space guiding clients through the whole process. His client base features entities in the technology, finance and manufacturing industries.

    • John Kabealo has really deep relations in CFIUS and does a great job leveraging that for his clients.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal

    • John has the sophistication to understand complex transactions across industry types and is experienced in advising investment managers.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal

    • John Kabealo was very knowledgeable, professional, and easy to communicate with.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
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  • Lucille Hague
    Lucille Hague

    Lucille Hague

    Lucille Hague is a rising star at the firm and gains widespread praise for her expertise in the CFIUS space.

    • Lucille Hague is well balanced and has good commercial sense.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal

    • Lucille is such an important sounding board. She has the experience, technical expertise and team around her.

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