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Wiley Rein LLP

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Wiley Rein LLP National Security practice has comprehensive expertise across critical tech sectors such as semiconductor design, telecommunications, energy storage, aerospace, and biotech. The firm is capable of providing various services including supply chain support, cybersecurity guidance, and CFIUS expertise for transactions. Nazak Nikakhtar has vast experience across a multitude of national security issues, and counsels defense-tech start-ups, high-tech joint ventures, and emerging technology manufacturing companies. Megan Brown co-chairs the Privacy, Cyber, and Data Governance Practice, and she advises global clients and associations on new cyber and data governance regulations. Daniel Brooks works closely with the firm’s TMT team on CFIUS and Team Telecom matters. Tessa Capeloto focuses on FOCI mitigation. All named lawyers are based in Washington DC.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The lead partner, Nazak Nikakhtar, is both a very seasoned trade and national security lawyer. She has real economic policy chops and was a very senior policy person at intersection of economics, trade, and national security. She crosses these three "tribes" seamlessly. Because of her client focus and unique experience, she attracts and retains highest caliber clients and demonstrates the very best of Wiley. ’

  • ‘Nazak Nikakhtar is brilliant, charming, and loyal. As a lawyer, she is client focused and brings her unmatched policy and legal expertise while also working across silos both within the government and the private sector to maximize success for her clients. ’

Key clients

  • Facing Fentanyl, Inc. and affected families
  • CTIA

Work highlights

Filed a 301 petition which alleges that the PRC government is actively supporting the production and export of illicit fentanyl products to the United States and has failed to implement sufficient legal measures to prevent such exports. This case brings to light that the Chinese government’s support for illicit fentanyl exports has had a devastating impact on the American economy, into the $ Trillions.
Serving as regulatory counsel to Ziply Fiber in its proposed $3.65 billion sale to Bell Canada, a wholly owned subsidiary of BCE Inc. – Canada’s largest communications company.