Freshfields is home to a team of dedicated practitioners with deep practical experience in the CFIUS process and policy expertise. Based in Washington DC but drawing on the firm’s global footprint, the team is well-versed to coordinate multi-jurisdictional filings. It has a proven track record of negotiating sensitive and complex mitigation agreements, and clearing transactions without mitigation. The group works across a range of industries spanning semiconductors, aerospace and defense. Widely respected practice head Aimen Mir brings significant experience running CFIUS. For advice throughout all stages of the CFIUS process, Christine Laciak is another go-to for clients, from due diligence and contract negotiations to risk assessments, notifications and reviews.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team provides comprehensive assessment and evaluation of different options through the contribution of different backgrounds and experiences of its very experienced practitioners.'
- 'Aimen Mir has an outstanding sense for informal aspects and intra-agency dynamics; always well-considered assessment, highly esteemed by C-level management. Colin Costello's analysis and advice on national security aspects is based on a fast and excellent technical understanding of the underlying issues.'
- 'The team is always on top of current or expected developments, both as regards applicable regulations, their handling by the authorities and the key individuals that influence governmental processes. Excellent technical and industry understanding.'
Key clients
- Infineon AG
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
- Honeywell International Inc.
- One Equity Partners
- Volkswagen AG
- Zuora, Inc.
- Suzano S.A.
- ABB Ltd.
- Quantinuum
- Alphabet
- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
Work highlights
Represented HPE on its $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks Inc.
Advised Brazilian pulp and paper manufacture Suzano S.A. in connection with the CFIUS aspects of its investment in Austrian fibres company Lenzing AG.
Advised Abu Dhabi National Oil Company on several transactions in the last year, including in its acquisition of German Covestro for approximately $16.4 billion.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Aimen Mir
Other key lawyers
Christine Laciak; Colin Costello