Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP‘s strength lies in their ability to advise clients operating within CFIUS-sensitive industries such as software and technology, telecommunications, and aerospace and defense. The team is renowned for advising leaders of the private equity industry, representing high-profile asset managers, such as Blackstone, Inc. and Goldman Sachs Group, Inc in complex cross-border acquisitions and investments. The practice offerings include informed assessments of CFIUS risk, risk mitigation solutions, and negotiating conditions for CFIUS approval.  Malcolm (Mick) Tuesley heads the firm’s National Security Regulatory Practice and has recently advised Microsoft Corporation with respect to regulatory approvals for a multi-billion dollar acquisition. Mark Skerry has a breadth of expertise within the sector, having advised clients on CFIUS approvals across a variety of industries, negotiated complex mitigation measures, and secured unilateral CFIUS approval for unsolicited takeover efforts.