Baker McKenzie LLP leans upon its broad global footprint to provide encompassing services in the foreign investment field, offering various capabilities in assisting clients with their CFIUS matters. The team is able to provide counsel across the entire transaction lifecycle, from filing strategy through to negotiation of mitigation agreement. Rod Hunter, former White House lead for CFIUS, and Sylwia Lis are the senior members of the team. Lis has extensive experience advising companies on regulations relating to sensitive transactions involving critical technology and defense. Lise Test is counsel within the team, whilst Daniel Andreeff and Alexandra Kumar provide significant support from Associate level.
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‘Responsive, deeply knowledgeable, and very tailored advice.’
‘Comprehensive industry expertise and up-to-date knowledge of new regulations and laws, especially regarding the sensitive technologies including the chips and encryption products.’
‘Responsive and timely actions as always. Professional and well accepted by partners and their counsels.’
‘Maintain clear communication with company executives and inside counsels to ensure smooth project progress. High-quality legal opinions well accepted by investors.’
‘Sylwia and her team are trustable and responsive even with short notice. Tray makes their best efforts to support fast-growing startups like us inthe Bay Area.’
‘In-depth familiarity with the business, the practices, and the structure of our group. Fast turn-around time and ability to meet challenging timelines and commercial advice that meets our requirements. ’
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Rod Hunter; Sylwia Lis; Daniel Andreeff; Lise Test; Alexandra Kumar