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John Beahn

John Beahn

Global 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

International Trade: CFIUS Experts

USA

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

John Beahn is a partner in the Washington, DC office of Milbank LLP with a particular focus on matters related to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”) and foreign direct investment (“FDI”).

Mr. Beahn has extensive experience representing clients in national security reviews before CFIUS, the “Team Telecom” executive branch agencies and the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency. Mr. Beahn has successfully represented domestic and foreign clients, including purchasers, sellers, investors, private equity sponsors and consortia and other institutional investors in transactions and investments subject to CFIUS and other national security reviews. Mr. Beahn has represented clients in some of the most complex transactions approved by CFIUS, DCSA and Team Telecom and has negotiated several of the most comprehensive mitigation agreements executed with the US government. He also represents clients on related national security issues, including supply chain matters, risk mitigation and compliance monitoring.

Career

Partner, Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

Personal

J.D., Catholic University of America, J.D., magna cum laude

B.A., Boston College, political science

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

International Trade: CFIUS Experts - USA

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

John Beahn of Milbank works with banking, finance and technology clients on a range of trade issues. He often advises on CFIUS reviews and compliance matters.

Strengths

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  • John Beahn's client service and general level of service is very strong.

    International Trade: CFIUS ExpertsChambers Global Guide
  • John Beahn is an exceptional lawyer and strategist.

    International Trade: CFIUS ExpertsChambers Global Guide
  • John Beahn handles things expertly and is great at handling clients. He is a very good written communicator.

    International Trade: CFIUS ExpertsChambers Global Guide

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