John Beahn

Practice Areas

Partner in the CFIUS practice.

Has extensive experience representing clients in national security reviews before the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, the “Team Telecom” executive branch agencies and the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency. 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. Has represented clients in a number of the most complex transactions ever approved by CFIUS, DCSA and Team Telecom and has negotiated several of the most comprehensive mitigation agreements executed with the U.S. government. Also represent clients on related national security issues, including supply chain matters, risk mitigation, and compliance monitoring.

Has extensive experience in commercial, regulatory, transactional and national security matters affecting wireline and wireless service providers, information technology providers, equipment manufacturers, social media companies and data aggregators. Represents private equity firms, investment firms and commercial banks in technology, communications and media matters.

Career

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

Boston College, B.A., political science

Admissions: District of Columbia, Maryland

Personal

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