Hogan Lovells US LLP’s standalone CFIUS practice is capable of handling complex cases that require filings, approval, and mitigation. The firm consistently advises US investors on foreign ownership issues, with start-up and early-stage technology companies being common clients. The team is regularly involved in CFIUS-sensitive industries, such as certain tech sectors, as well as aerospace and defense. The practice is operated out of Hogan Lovells’ Washington D.C. office, with former member of the Office of the Assistant General Counsel for International Affairs, Anne Salladin being a notable CFIUS expert. Salladin has advised foreign and domestic clients across various sensitive industries and jurisdictions, including some major Chinese acquisitions. Brian Curran has vast technical experience in the national security and export controls field, which positions him to advise on complex CFIUS-related issues in critical technology fields. Curran demonstrated this in his representation of data and analytical platform, Allstacks. Zachary Alvarez and Patrick Miller provide comprehensive support from associate level.
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- 'Ability to provide expert advice while maintaining practical and business savvy approach; and firm's approach oozes both competency and zealous advocacy with trustworthiness that comes from decades of government engagement and service by firm partners.'
- 'Brian Currin and Anne Salladin are quiet and stealthy assassins (competent representation with a smile and easy going demeanor, with the USG and other party deal attorneys, does not mean they lack capability or zealousness, rather it disarms opponent and allow for a win-win for all sides).'
- 'The team at Hogans provide expert advice that focused on clear assessment of legal risk and they are proactive about coming up with solutions that meet the client\'s risk appetite. They do a great job parsing the fine details of a CFIUS transaction, particularly in the context of a changing regulatory environment.'
- 'Anne Salladin is an excellent advisor with a strong ability to identify complications and risk whilst providing a range of solutions.'
- 'Zachary Alvarez stands out as a Senior Associate for his strong technical skills and clear communication of complex matters.'
- 'I feel that we have sector-leading expertise available at the touch of a button. They are able to advise on complicated, unusual issues and structures, and are a great group of people to spend your time with too!'
- 'Extremely calm under pressure.'
Key clients
- Allstacks, Inc.
- SES S.A.
- Mersen S.A.
- NuScale Power, LLC
Work highlights
- Providing CFIUS advise to SES S.A., a Luxembourg company in connection with its proposed US$3.1 billion acquisition of Intelsat S.A., a transformational transaction within the aerospace sector.
- Providing CFIUS mandatory filing analysis and preparing a CFIUS filing, for which clearance was received, in connection with Mersen S.A.’s acquisition of three U.S. businesses.
- Providing NuScale Power, LLC, a developer of a small modular reactor, with advice regarding whether a filing with CFIUS was required in connection with a transaction involving a third-party sale of ownership interests in NuScale held by a Japanese state-owned financial institution to a Japanese entity engaged in the energy and power generation industry.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Anne Salladin
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Zachary Alvarez
Practice head
Ajay Kuntamukkala; Jonathan Stoel
Other key lawyers
Anne Salladin; Brian Curran; Zachary Alvarez; Patrick Miller