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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

International Trade: CFIUS Experts

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Rankings

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International Trade: CFIUS Experts - USA

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is experienced in handling reviews before CFIUS and DDS, supported by a premier M&A practice. The firm is active on behalf of multinational corporations, state-owned enterprises and investment funds. Clients include software and manufacturing companies.

Strengths

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  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has a good knowledge of the international trade regime and the restrictions that we need to be aware of.

    International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has a wealth of experience and approach every situation with a commercial and practical mindset.

    International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is great, very knowledgeable in all matters and really know our history and pressure points.

    International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Malcolm Tuesley
    Band 1Malcolm Tuesley

    Malcolm Tuesley

    Malcolm Tuesley handles issues such as CFIUS reviews and FOCI mitigation. He chairs the national security regulatory practice at the firm.
    • He is very good when making filings and thinks strategically about how to approach the matter.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
    • Malcolm Tuesley is a terrific lawyer.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
    • Malcolm Tuesley is very calm, cool headed, organized and articulate.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingMark Skerry
    Up and ComingMark Skerry

    Mark Skerry

    Mark Skerry is particularly adept at handling the regulatory side of large cross-border transactions.
    • Mark Skerry is really knowledgeable and is incredibly commercial.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
    • Mark Skerry is very practical and has his finger on the pulse of what the regulator is looking for.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
    • Mark Skerry is highly responsive and is very pragmatic.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (2)

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