Morrison Foerster advises and represents foreign investors and acquirers of US businesses, as well as U.S.-based companies before CFIUS, often in issues pertaining to investigatory and enforcement processes. The firm, headquartered in Silicon Valley, has a well-earned reputation for strength in the tech sector and specifically on tech-focussed M&A deals; this provides a stream of CFIUS-related work in an industry that is becoming increasingly CFIUS sensitive. Brandon Van Grack, who has broad experience serving in the U.S. Department of Justice, leads the firm's wider National Security group and assists some large foreign companies, such as SoftBank. Charles Capito has helped secure clearances for some significant and sensitive cases reviewed by CFIUS and is able to counsel clients across every aspect of the CFIUS process. James Brower, who was promoted to Partner in 2024, is a key member of the team, often representing leading companies and investors.
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Key clients

  • SoftBank Group Corp.

Work highlights

Represent SoftBank, one of the largest global technology holding companies, on CFIUS and related national security aspects of acquisitions and investments in companies in a wide range of industry sectors.

Lawyers

Next generation partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

James Brower
Brandon Van Grack

Practice head

Brandon L. Van Grack

Other key lawyers

Charles Capito; James Brower