With a well-established domestic and international client base including sovereign wealth funds and investors, the Dechert CFIUS practice deals with a variety of complex matters, in sensitive industries and jurisdictions. Key services include pre-transaction due diligence, structuring, CFIUS strategy, and filing. The team also negotiates NSAs with CFIUS where necessary, with a proven track record of doing so with minimal delay and conditions. Exemplifying this in particular is Jeremy B. Zucker, who is chair of the firm’s national security practice. Supporting Zucker is Hrishikesh Hari, who has notable experience advising on CFIUS considerations related to high-profile transactions. Darshak Dholakia departed in March 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'Dechert has a very strong CFIUS team led by long-time CFIUS practitioner Jeremy Zucker. In my dealings with them, they are very responsive, very knowledgeable about the CFIUS regulations, and provide excellent and informative analysis.'
- 'The CFIUS team often takes on leadership positions within the CFIUS bar, such as hosting CFIUS bar events, and engaging in follow-up research on issues of general interest to the bar. It is a pleasure to work with them.'
- 'Jeremy Zucker, in particular, is incredibly responsive and knowledgeable. Hrishi Hari is also very well respected in the bar and a pleasure to work with.'
- 'Hrishi is great - very thoughtful and cerebral!'
- 'Hrishi Hari is an excellent attorney.'
- 'The Dechert CFIUS team is excellent - practical, proactive, and experienced. They excel at assessing and mitigating CFIUS risks in complex fund transactions involving multiple parties.'
Key clients
- Grindr
- NineStar Holdings Company Limited
- NAMSA/Archimed
- Mercury Systems Inc.
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jeremy Zucker; Hrishikesh Hari