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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

International Trade: CFIUS Experts

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

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The International Trade Group at Skadden represents clients worldwide in a wide array of international trade matters, offering a unique range of services on high-profile and complex regulatory, transactional, and litigation issues. Our international trade attorneys have decades of experience in matters involving every facet of export and import controls, international trade agreements, trade litigation, and investigations. For more than 25 years, the group has maintained one of the most successful trade litigation practices in the country, representing the most significant users of the trade remedy laws (including antidumping, countervailing duty and Section 201 safeguards matters) and litigating scores of major cases across global venues every year. We regularly advise U.S. and international companies on such matters in virtually all sectors of the economy, including manufacturing, transportation, oil and gas, software, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, defense, telecommunications, consumer electronics, automotive, nuclear, and financial and investor services. Our clients range from Fortune 500 corporations with global reach to start-ups and strategic investors.

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International Trade: CFIUS Experts - USA

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates has a strong national security practice housing respected practitioners who offer in-depth expertise in matters such as compliance, reviews and investigations. The team continues to work with a diverse collection of US and international companies, aided by its phenomenal strength in M&A. The firm is particularly adept at advising on matters involving Chinese and European entities.

Strengths

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  • Skadden has excellent response times and deep subject matter expertise.

    International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
  • Skadden's expertise is second-to-none and its ability to relate to our team is fantastic.

    International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
  • Skadden is extremely practical, business-oriented and very easy to work with.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Michael Leiter
    Band 1Michael Leiter

    Michael Leiter

    Michael Leiter advises a range of clients on the CFIUS aspects of M&A. He regularly works with clients in the private equity and financial services space, among others.
    • Michael Leiter understands nuances in super complex areas and distills it to come up with commercial solutions.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
    • Michael Leiter is a very strategic thinker and understands the process and players.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
    • Michael Leiter is the best national security regulatory lawyer I have ever worked with. He is commercial and effective.

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  • Band 5Brian Egan
    Band 5Brian Egan

    Brian Egan

    Brian Egan has a well-rounded trade practice. He assists clients with issues concerning export controls, economic sanctions and CFIUS reviews.
    • Brian Egan is an excellent resource for clients. He is knowledgeable, experienced and balanced in his guidance.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
    • Brian Egan is very rational, looks at everything long term and provides proactive solutions in the company's interest whilst being responsive to government needs.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Eytan Fisch
    Band 3Eytan Fisch

    Eytan Fisch

    Eytan Fisch has a strong trade practice that largely sees him focus on economic sanctions work.
    • Eytan Fisch is a very sophisticated and practical thinker who gives high quality advice.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
    • Eytan Fisch provides top quality advice.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
    • Eytan Fisch is very innovative and creative in his solutions.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
    • Eytan Fisch is an excellent communicator and is able to explain things in terms that are understandable.

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  • Up and ComingKatie Clarke
    Up and ComingKatie Clarke

    Katie Clarke

    Katie Clarke is noted for her skills in assisting clients with CFIUS reviews.
    • Katie Clarke's client service and general level of service is very strong.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
    • Katie Clarke is very responsive and practical.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
    • Katie Clarke identifies the issues quickly and knows how to move things forward in a constructive way.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingTatiana Sullivan
    Up and ComingTatiana Sullivan

    Tatiana Sullivan

    Tatiana Sullivan is recognized for her skills assisting clients with CFIUS reviews.

    • Tatiana Sullivan is very responsive and knowledgeable.

      International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondentGlobal
    • Tatiana Sullivan is incredibly commercial and has an extremely deep understanding of the regulations.

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    Eytan Fisch

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

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    Brian Egan

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

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