Dechert LLP represents significant global investors, including sovereign wealth funds, on issues pertaining to CFIUS-sensitive jurisdictions or industries. With notable work in industries such as semiconductors, healthcare and financial data, the team has demonstrated the extent of its capabilities across the transaction lifecycle, including the negotiation of National Security Agreements. Jeremy B. Zucker, chair of the firm National Security Practice, has ‘had exposure to many different CFIUS scenarios, which makes him a star in this field.’ Zucker is supported by Hrishikesh Hari and Darshak Dholakia, to form a team capable of handling a breadth of issues with a strong track record.
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‘The Dechert CFIUS team are master navigators of the interests of the U.S. Government and the legal and business interests of their clients with a proven track record of trustworthiness and thoroughness.’
‘Jeremy Zucker and Hrishi Hari are exceptional subject area masters with E.Q. to match.’
‘Dechert's CFIUS practice is top-notch. I have had the opportunity over the years to work with all of the lawyers in its CFIUS practice. They stand out because of the breadth of their expertise, which includes export control expertise, now critical to a good CFIUS practice. ’
‘I have had over the years the good fortune to work closely with Jeremy Zucker, both when he was a very young lawyer at Treasury, when he was an intern at Treasury, and recently in private practice. He is thoughtful, and personable and has had exposure to many different CFIUS scenarios, which makes him a star in this field. In addition, I have worked with Hrishikesh Hari a number of times, and have been impressed with his knowledge of CFIUS matters and responsiveness. All in all, a great team to work with. ’
‘Jeremy Zucker, Hrishikesh (Hrishi) Hari, and Brooklynne Moore are a great team. Jeremy is very well-connected in the CFIUS bar. Hrishi is detail-oriented, technically excellent, and great to work with.’
‘Jeremy and Hrishi are very pleasant to work with, knowledgeable, responsive, and well-connected. They do a great job of mentoring junior members of their team and giving associates opportunities to grow.’
‘The Dechert CFIUS team has advised on transactions as legal counsel for minority investors in broader consortiums for M&A matters. ’
‘Hrishi Hari is an active CFIUS practitioner. He is responsive and works collaboratively with counsel. ’
Key clients
- Grindr
- GIC Pte. Ltd., a Singaporean sovereign wealth fund
Work highlights
- Advised all of the parties to a SPAC transaction involving Grindr LLC (“Grindr”), including Grindr and the “buyers” in the SPAC transaction.
- Advised GIC Pte. Ltd. (“GIC”), a Singapore sovereign wealth fund established to manage Singapore’s foreign reserves, in connection with the US$17 billion acquisition of Athenahealth as part of an investor group that includes Hellman & Friedman, Bain Capital Private Equity and Bain Capital Tech Opportunities.
- Advised GIC Pte. Ltd. (“GIC”), a Singapore sovereign wealth fund with making CFIUS Filing in connection with proposed investment in German company Messer Group GmbH.
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Hrishikesh Hari
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Jeremy B. Zucker; Darshak Dholakia; Hrishikesh N. Hari