Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Kirkland & Ellis LLP’s International Trade and National Security practice is anchored in Washington DC and is recognized for advising major investors, corporations, and boards on the most complex cross-border regulatory and investment risks. Key partners Ivan Schlager and John Kabealo are central figures in the team’s market-leading capabilities across CFIUS, sanctions, and export controls. The practice is further strengthened by Lucille Hague, who is highly regarded for her CFIUS and transactional expertise, alongside Evan Sills, who advises on trade compliance and investment clearance mandates. Erika Krum provides additional bench depth across major sponsor-driven and strategic matters. The team’s recent highlights include advising a consortium led by PIF on its proposed $55 billion take-private acquisition of Electronic Arts, as well as representing Renesas Electronics in Wolfspeed’s multi-billion dollar restructuring involving significant regulatory approvals. Mario Mancuso left the firm in October 2025.