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Chase Kaniecki

Chase Kaniecki

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Chase Kaniecki’s practice focuses on advising and representing clients in connection with international trade, national security, and foreign direct investment (FDI) issues, including the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and ex-U.S. FDI advice and filings, particularly in Europe. Chase has assisted clients in connection with making FDI filings in a significant number of countries. Chase also has extensive experience negotiating and implementing complex national security mitigation agreements.

In addition, Chase represents and advises clients in connection with economic sanctions and export control matters, including relating to the laws administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), as well as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the Export Administration Regulations. Chase’s work in these areas includes working closely with U.S. government regulators, preparing and submitting specific license applications, and helping clients ensure ongoing compliance and address prior non-compliance, including preparing and submitting voluntary self-disclosures and responding to administrative subpoenas.

Career

Chase joined the firm as counsel in 2020 and became partner in 2022. J.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Law (2009); B.A., University of Pittsburgh (2006).

Professional Memberships

District of Columbia Bar; Pennsylvania Bar

Publications

“United States”, Getting the Deal Through: Foreign Investment Review, Lexology (2020, 2021)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

International Trade: CFIUS Experts - USA - Nationwide

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Chase Kaniecki maintains a strong practice in the CFIUS area. He has a broad client base covering the likes of banks, automotive manufacturers and investment funds.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Chase has deep expertise in the subject matter area and is able to bridge the gap between legal requirements and commercial reality.

    International Trade: CFIUS ExpertsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Chase is an excellent attorney and knowledgeable regarding CFIUS matters.

    International Trade: CFIUS ExpertsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Chase has a good knowledge of the industry, the different players in it and how they view issues. He knows how the government typically handles things and so can give that perspective, as well as having an understanding of market overlay.

    International Trade: CFIUS ExpertsChambers Guide to the USA

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California

California: Northern

California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

District of Columbia

New York

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