With noted experience in the financial services, life sciences, and energy sectors, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP‘s team comfortably represents clients, which include public and private companies and institutional investors, in high-value transactions before CFIUS. Based in Washington DC, Michael Leiter leads the global national security practice and has a notable focus on aerospace and defense mandates. Leiter brings experience navigating national security reviews, including helping clients address potential national security concerns prior to engagement with CFIUS. Brian J. Egan is another active team member advising on the CFIUS aspects of large acquisitions and investments. Brooks E. Allen is another key attorney of note, as is Tatiana Sullivan.
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Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Key clients
- Apollo Global Management, Inc.
- American Express Global Business Travel
- Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.
- Catalent, Inc.
- CI Financial Corp.
- D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments
- Intelsat
- Hanwha
- Lenovo Group Limited
- Mubadala Investment Company
- Nokia Corporation
- Scopely, Inc.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Michael Leiter
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Tatiana Sullivan
Practice head
Michael Leiter
Other key lawyers
Brian Egan; Brooks Allen; Tatiana Sullivan