Morrison Foerster

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.