White & Case LLP, International Trade

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Chambers Review

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International Trade: CFIUS Experts - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

White & Case LLP is highly regarded for its strength in trade remedies and regularly called upon by domestic and international clients to assist with antidumping and countervailing duty cases. The firm is adept at handling export controls and economic sanctions work, including OFAC-related matters. The team has a strong standing in the CFIUS arena and is considered a go-to firm for CFIUS reviews and FOCI mitigation. White & Case works with a host of industry-leading clients from sectors such as energy and natural resources, financial services and specialty metals.

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Work Highlights

White & Case represented Nomura Holdings, Inc. in its $1.8 billion acquisition of the Australia-based Macquarie Group Limited’s public asset management business in the US, Macquarie Management Holdings, Inc.

Strengths

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White & Case offers strong knowledge and understanding of the CFIUS processes, as well as insights within the decision-making process. The team is extremely efficient and diligent. Its attorneys are extremely creative and good at listening and understanding our specific challenges.

International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondent
USA

White & Case offers very practical and prompt advice and is extremely knowledgeable about the inner workings of the CFIUS. Its guidance is very focused and based on an excellent understanding of our business. The firm has a deep bench with broad CFIUS expertise and is extremely responsive and helpful.

International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondent
USA

White & Case demonstrates both impressive depth and breadth, with a combination of deep expertise, diverse experience and global perspective. It brings a high level of subject-matter expertise with individuals offering unparalleled knowledge drawn from direct experience in the US system. This makes its insights not only technically accurate but also highly practical.

International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Farhad Jalinous

Band 1

Farhad Jalinous is lauded for his capabilities in CFIUS reviews. He has extensive experience in assisting private equity funds on US investments.

Farhad is tremendous. He is very pragmatic, practical and savvy.

Farhad knows the whole process inside and out and immediately comes up with answers without having to look things up. He is not only our lawyer, but our strategy partner.

Farhad has a deep well of CFIUS experience to draw on and a provides a steady pair of hands in navigating the fraught landscape. He has a detailed understanding of the regulatory environment and the current concerns of the committee.

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Gregory Spak

Band 3

Gregory Spak is recognized for his expert handling of trade remedies litigation. He regularly works with manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies.

Gregory is very good at oral argument and produces very strong written product. He is very good at dealing with US law with foreign clients and is able to deal across cultures very effectively.

Gregory brings a level of sophistication in not only knowing the law and the process, but also applying it. He has not just litigation ability, but is able to take a nuanced approach to negotiations.

Gregory specializes a lot in commerce work and has a good sense of how DC works. His judgment is really good.

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Nicole Erb

Band 3

Nicole Erb co-chairs the economic sanctions and export controls practice at the firm. She regularly works with foreign states and financial institutions.

Nicole is strong, conscientious and rolls up her sleeves. She knows the matter and has deep technical knowledge.

Nicole is very kind, knowledgeable and very focused on export customs.

Nicole is very easy to work with, very practical and very knowledgeable about all the issues.

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Cristina Brayton-Lewis

Band 4

Cristina Brayton-Lewis has extensive experience providing guidance on matters concerning compliance with sanctions regimes.

Cristina thinks from a perspective of how to prevent enforcement. She blends the intersection of compliance and enforcement exceptionally well.

I really respect Cristina's knowledge and her practical approach to matters.

Cristina has a deep and pragmatic understanding of the export regulations and good strategy on how to influence and advocate for the result we need.

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David E Bond

Band 4

David Bond has an extensive trade remedies practice. He often works with foreign corporations and governments on antidumping and countervailing duty cases.

David is great to work with. He is very thoughtful and brings a wealth of knowledge and information to whatever trade topic he advises us on.

David is thoughtful, insightful and very easy to collaborate with. He provides practical advice to his clients and keeps the big picture, strategic issues in mind as an integral part of the legal services he provides.

David is an extremely smart and seasoned litigator who can streamline complex issues to facilitate necessary client decision-making.

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Jay Campbell

Band 4

Jay Campbell has an impressive name in the trade remedies arena, representing clients such as producers, importers and governments. His expertise covers steel and wind towers, among other products.

Jay provides guidance and strong support on overall aspects and any complex or interrelated issues that have arisen.

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