International Trade: CFIUS Experts
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
About
Provided by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
For more than 25 years, our International Trade Group has maintained one of the most successful trade litigation practices in the country, representing the most significant users of the trade remedy laws and litigating scores of major cases across global venues every year. Our litigation practice is complemented by a full range of services in all major areas of international trade, including vibrant practices in the export control and customs areas, major representations relating to foreign market opening initiatives, experience on the trade effects of potential legislation relating to climate change, and a preeminent role in advising on international trade negotiations and domestic policy issues. Skadden’s International Trade Group includes lawyers who have served at the highest levels of government. We provide clients with legal strategies that fully reflect the larger public policy and governmental relations issues that are often critical to a successful outcome.
Chambers Review
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates has a strong national security practice housing respected practitioners who offer in-depth expertise in matters such as compliance, reviews and investigations. The team continues to work with a diverse collection of US and international companies, aided by its phenomenal strength in M&A. The firm is particularly adept at advising on matters involving Chinese and European entities.
Work Highlights
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates advised Apollo on the CFIUS elements of its pending $8.1 billion acquisition of Univar Solutions, a specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor.
Strengths
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"The team demonstrates an understanding of the commercial reality and provides strong legal advice."
"The whole team are capable of providing practical advice based on their experience as regulators and advising similarly situated companies."
"They have an insightful team and help us make good business decisions."
"The team demonstrates an understanding of the commercial reality and provides strong legal advice."
"The whole team are capable of providing practical advice based on their experience as regulators and advising similarly situated companies."
"They have an insightful team and help us make good business decisions."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Leiter advises a range of clients on the CFIUS aspects of M&A. He regularly works with clients in the private equity and financial services space, among others.
"Michael is an extremely adept lawyer and has great experience. He understands national security issues very well and is very collaborative."
"Michael is handling some of the most challenging matters going and he is excellent."
Brian Egan has a well-rounded trade practice. He assists clients with issues concerning export controls, economic sanctions and CFIUS reviews.
"Brian is effective, incredibly knowledgeable and very well connected."
"He is very thoughtful, extremely collaborative and good to work with."
Eytan Fisch has a strong trade practice that largely sees him focus on economic sanctions work.
"Eytan is exceptionally approachable, a subject matter expert and a strategic thinker."
"He is very practical, useful and has a great ability to obtain the relevant information."
Katie Clarke is noted for her skills in assisting clients with CFIUS reviews.
"Katie understands CFIUS, its agencies and our approach as a client."
"Her lawyering style and approach is very strong and she plays a constructive role."
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