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Morrison Foerster

International Trade: CFIUS Experts

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Morrison Foerster

Rankings

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International Trade: CFIUS Experts - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Morrison Foerster has a well-regarded practice known for its deep experience handling CFIUS reviews. Its expertise also covers FIRRMA and FARA. The firm's client base includes high profile investment funds, which it regularly advises on export controls and economic sanctions issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Morrison Foerster advised Salesforce on the CFIUS, foreign direct investment, and foreign ownership aspects of its acquisition of Informatica.

Strengths

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  • MoFo has high-quality sanctions and export controls lawyers, who have the background and expertise to handle the most complex and sophisticated matters.

    International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA
  • What we value most about working with MoFo is their consistently timely support, thorough and well-reasoned guidance, and deep subject matter expertise. Their ability to quickly grasp complex issues and provide clear, actionable guidance has made them a trusted partner.

    International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA
  • MoFo demonstrates personal commitment and attention to every matter. Their ability to bring in a deep subject expert from among their global offices is always impressive. They articulate their understanding of the business in an outstanding manner every time.

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  • The team has an agile and pragmatic approach and timely responses.

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  • MoFo have regulatory knowledge and expertise, industry knowledge and perspective and practical advice. The team has a really great range of senior leaders and mid-level experts across sanctions, export controls and other national security legal issues

    International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1John E Smith
    Band 1John E Smith

    John E Smith

    John Smith has a well-rounded economic sanctions-based practice. He brings to bear over a decade of experience working as a director at OFAC.
    • John is our go-to person on complex sanctions and export controls because of his pragmatism and risk-based approach.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA
    • John is a widely recognized professional. He is easy to work with, attentive and top-notch.

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    • John is brilliant and really thoughtful. He brings the right level of gravitas and touch.

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    • John is a leading industry expert.

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  • Band 3Charles Capito
    Band 3Charles Capito

    Charles Capito

    Charles Capito routinely counsels clients on a range of trade issues. He is especially known for guiding clients on CFIUS risk and the approval process.
    • Charles is very level-headed and has a very strong understanding of the technical aspects of CFIUS rules and regulations. His advice is fine tuned to our risk profile.

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    • Charles is an excellent lawyer who is very careful, thoughtful analytically and has good judgment.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA
  • Band 4Brandon Van Grack
    Band 4Brandon Van Grack

    Brandon Van Grack

    Brandon Van Grack has a strong practice on the national security side of trade, assisting clients with sanctions, export controls and foreign investments.

    • Brandon is a terrific lawyer that knows the issues and brings a diverse perspective to these issues.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA
    • Brandon's forward-leaning and practical perspective is appreciated. He learnt our company very well and effectively flags issues.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentUSA
    • Brandon has terrific judgment and is sharp and commercial in his advice. He is a strong advocate and phenomenal lawyer before the agencies.

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Ranked Individuals at Morrison Foerster (3)

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    John E Smith

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

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    Brandon Van Grack

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

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