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International Trade: CFIUS Experts - USA - Nationwide

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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.

Work Highlights

  • Kirkland & Ellis led the CFIUS processes for Aecon Group’s acquisition of privately held United Engineers & Constructors and Xtreme Powerline Construction.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ivan A Schlager
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Ivan A Schlager
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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 the ultimate professional in all situations. He is someone who can read the room and always goes in the right direction.

Ivan really has an extraordinary depth and breath of knowledge. He can translate things for those without a legal education which is a unique ability.

Ivan is always extremely available and his counsel is always thoughtful and balanced. He is outstanding.

Ivan is the best of the best and has never once steered us wrong.

John Kabealo
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John Kabealo
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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 stands out for his extraordinary combination of CFIUS substantive mastery, his business strategy instincts and his uncanny ability to creatively solve problems in practical and client-friendly ways.

John provides an incredibly high level of service, with thoughtfulness in guiding us through the process. He is truly a great counsel to work with and an expert in CFIUS.

John understands the mechanics and the people at the member agencies and at the treasury, and when to proactively engage. He understands when you can effectively pull levers with stakeholders and is a very strategic thinker.

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

Lucille brings a steady voice with excellent ideas in all situations.

Lucille is very plugged in and is a CFIUS "whisperer".

Lucille has a remarkable ability to distill complex legal issues into understandable guidance, enabling our leadership team to make confident, well-informed decisions. Beyond legal expertise, she approaches each matter with a thoughtful, business-minded perspective, ensuring that legal strategy effectively supports the company’s broader objectives.

Lucille is very good at giving commercial advice. She has a vast knowledge of regulations and helps navigate sticky situations.

Ranked Lawyers at
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USA - Nationwide

International Trade: CFIUS Experts

Ivan A Schlager
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Ivan A Schlager
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Band 1
John Kabealo
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John Kabealo
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Band 1
Lucille Hague
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Lucille Hague
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Band 3

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