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Mario Mancuso
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Lawyers profile | USA 2025: International Trade: CFIUS Experts, International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
Mario Mancuso
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
3

Band 3

International Trade: CFIUS Experts

USA - Nationwide

9 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

USA - Nationwide

12 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Global 2025

About

Provided by Mario Mancuso

USA

Practice Areas

Mario leads Kirkland’s CFIUS and National Security practice. A former CFIUS decision-maker and senior member of the President’s national security team, Mario provides geopolitical and legal advice to investment funds, corporate decision-makers, and corporate boards on CFIUS, Outbound Investment controls, Global FDI clearance regimes, and related national security and international risk matters. He is widely seen as a leading advisor to private equity sponsors across the lifecycle of their activities, including fundraising, investment, asset management, and exit.

Career

Former U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce, Industry and Security (U.S. Senate confirmed); Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense; former US military officer and combat veteran.

Professional Memberships

Life Member, Council on Foreign Relations; International Advisory Board, Yale University, Jackson School of Global Affairs; Visiting Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute

Personal

NYU School of Law, J.D.; Harvard University, B.A.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

International Trade: CFIUS Experts - USA - Nationwide

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Mario Mancuso has substantial knowledge of the CFIUS space, supported by a deep understanding of export controls and economic sanctions.
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International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions - USA - Nationwide

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Mario Mancuso has substantial knowledge of the CFIUS space, supported by a deep understanding of export controls and economic sanctions.
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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Mario Mancuso is a thought leader in this field, he is a very astute lawyer who is good at building relationships and is thoughtful in those relationships.

International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Mario Mancuso has deep expertise in international transactions, especially when dealing with examining transactions involving complex technology.

International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Mario is a broad counsellor with real practical understanding when it comes to reputational and political dynamics.

International Trade: CFIUS Experts respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

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