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International Trade: CFIUS Experts

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International Trade: CFIUS Experts - USA

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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.

Work Highlights

  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates advised Apollo on the CFIUS elements of its pending $8.1 billion acquisition of Univar Solutions, a specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor.

Strengths

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"The team demonstrates an understanding of the commercial reality and provides strong legal advice."

International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondent
Global

"The whole team are capable of providing practical advice based on their experience as regulators and advising similarly situated companies."

International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondent
Global

"They have an insightful team and help us make good business decisions."

International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Michael Leiter
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Michael Leiter
2
Band 2
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 is an extremely adept lawyer and has great experience. He understands national security issues very well and is very collaborative."
"Michael is handling some of the most challenging matters going and he is excellent."
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Brian Egan
3
Brian Egan
3
Band 3
Brian Egan has a well-rounded trade practice. He assists clients with issues concerning export controls, economic sanctions and CFIUS reviews.
"Brian is effective, incredibly knowledgeable and very well connected."
"He is very thoughtful, extremely collaborative and good to work with."
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Eytan Fisch
3
Eytan Fisch
3
Band 3
Eytan Fisch has a strong trade practice that largely sees him focus on economic sanctions work.
"Eytan is exceptionally approachable, a subject matter expert and a strategic thinker."
"He is very practical, useful and has a great ability to obtain the relevant information."
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Katie Clarke
U
Katie Clarke
U
Up and Coming
Katie Clarke is noted for her skills in assisting clients with CFIUS reviews.
"Katie understands CFIUS, its agencies and our approach as a client."
"Her lawyering style and approach is very strong and she plays a constructive role."
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Ranked Lawyers at
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

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International Trade: CFIUS Experts
Michael Leiter
2
Michael Leiter
2
Band 2
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Brian Egan
3
Brian Egan
3
Band 3
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Katie Clarke
U
Katie Clarke
U
Up and Coming
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International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
Eytan Fisch
3
Eytan Fisch
3
Band 3
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Brian Egan
5
Brian Egan
5
Band 5
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