International Trade: CFIUS Experts
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White & Case LLP is highly regarded for its strength in trade remedies and regularly called upon by domestic and international clients to assist with antidumping and countervailing duty cases. The firm is adept at handling export controls and economic sanctions work, including OFAC-related matters. The team has a strong standing in the CFIUS arena and considered a go-to firm for CFIUS reviews and FOCI mitigation. White & Case LLP works with a host of industry-leading clients from sectors such as energy and natural resources, financial services and specialty metals.
Work Highlights
- White & Case LLP advised Oi on the CFIUS and Team Telecom aspects of its investment in GlobeNet Cabos Submarinos America.
Strengths
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"The lawyers at White & Case are efficient and have the ability to present difficult and highly complex matters in a very user-friendly way."
"White & Case has the breadth and depth of experience needed for complex and sophisticated matters."
"White & Case attorneys are devoted professionals that are responsive to their clients' needs and appreciate the time sensitivity of many of these matters."
"The lawyers at White & Case are efficient and have the ability to present difficult and highly complex matters in a very user-friendly way."
"White & Case has the breadth and depth of experience needed for complex and sophisticated matters."
"White & Case attorneys are devoted professionals that are responsive to their clients' needs and appreciate the time sensitivity of many of these matters."
Notable Practitioners
Farhad Jalinous is lauded for his capabilities in CFIUS reviews. He has extensive experience in assisting private equity funds on US investments.
"He's very smart, understands commercial objectives and provides advice that is calibrated to considering risks."
"Farhad is very technically strong, respectful and easy to work with."
"He has a great business-orientated approach and great instincts on how to handle classified work in the US."
Gregory Spak is recognized for his expert handling of trade remedies litigation. He regularly works with manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies.
"Greg has consistently proven himself to be service-oriented, sophisticated and commercially aware."
"Greg is very thorough and very responsive."
"He is excellent across all facets."
Karalyn Mildorf represents clients in the full spectrum of CFIUS matters. She often works with financial institutions and sovereign wealth funds.
"Karalyn's ability to anticipate the needs of her clients reflects her strong commitment to staying on top of the issues."
"Karalyn is personable and offers valuable, direct feedback."
"Karalyn is an excellent CFIUS attorney."
Walter Spak is known for his broad trade remedies practice. He works on high-profile WTO antidumping cases, among other matters.
"Walter has extraordinary depth for legal matters."
"Walter is always responsive and precise in his timing of advice."
"Walter is very strategic, very experienced and gives great advice."
Nicole Erb cochairs the international sanctions practice at the firm. She regularly works with foreign states and financial institutions.
"Nicole has strong knowledge of sanctions regulations and is able to apply them to a wide range of complex commercial transactions. She is a creative thinker."
"Nicole provides technical and risk-assessed assistance in demanding environments."
Cristina Brayton-Lewis has extensive experience providing guidance on matters concerning compliance with sanctions regimes.
"Her ability to articulate complex sanctions issues to audiences with varied knowledge levels is outstanding."
"Cristina is a fantastic lawyer and a true expert in the field."
David Bond has an extensive trade remedies practice. He often works with foreign corporations and governments on antidumping and countervailing duty cases.
"He's a fantastic lawyer, very robust, knowledgeable and experienced."
"David is terrific at building relations with his clients."
Jay Campbell has an impressive name in the trade remedies arena, representing clients such as producers, importers and governments. His expertise covers steel and wind towers, among other products.
"Jay provides exceptional service with a combination of legal depth and business acumen."
"He has an impeccable work ethic."
"Jay has a great depth of experience and excellent knowledge of the law, and is a terrific collaborator."
Richard Burke works for a range of corporate clients on complex exports-related issues. He frequently advises on compliance with sanctions regimes.
"He is an excellent lawyer who provides accurate advice and is business-oriented."
"Richard is an incredible technician and a very safe pair of hands."
"Richard always shows a high level of sophistication and client service."
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