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 is considered a go-to firm for CFIUS reviews and FOCI mitigation. White & Case 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 Flexjet, a subscription-based private aviation company, on CFIUS aspects of its entry into a $3.1 billion business combination agreement with Horizon Acquisition Corporation II.
Strengths
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"The White & Case team has in-depth knowledge of the subject matter and industry."
"The firm has a great understanding of the intricacies of CFIUS, and the lawyers are extremely practical."
"The team is extremely responsive and helpful."
"The White & Case team has in-depth knowledge of the subject matter and industry."
"The firm has a great understanding of the intricacies of CFIUS, and the lawyers are extremely practical."
"The team is extremely responsive and helpful."
Notable Practitioners
Farhad Jalinous is lauded for his capabilities in CFIUS reviews. He has extensive experience in assisting private equity funds on US investments.
"Farhad has a strong command of the regulatory landscape and consistently provides strong advice on complicated matters tailored to meet our commercial objectives."
"He is very well connected, very experienced and has a global understanding of the space."
Gregory Spak is recognized for his expert handling of trade remedies litigation. He regularly works with manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies.
"Greg comes up with strong solutions, is very experienced and communicates well."
"Greg provides an excellent service."
Karalyn Mildorf represents clients in the full spectrum of CFIUS matters. She often works with financial institutions and sovereign wealth funds.
"Karalyn is extremely professional, quick and timely with her responses."
"Karayln has a great and flourishing CFIUS practice."
Walter Spak is known for his broad trade remedies practice. He works on high-profile WTO antidumping cases, among other matters.
"Walter provides superior insight during strategic discussions and provides exceptional customer service."
"He is a very impressive and incredibly well-respected attorney."
Cristina Brayton-Lewis has extensive experience providing guidance on matters concerning compliance with sanctions regimes.
"Cristina is an excellent trade attorney who provides actionable advice in a timely manner."
"Cristina is extremely responsive, and provides sophisticated analysis and strong written work product."
David Bond has an extensive trade remedies practice. He often works with foreign corporations and governments on antidumping and countervailing duty cases.
"David is fast, sharp and sees hidden problems."
"David is a very well-respected attorney."
Nicole Erb cochairs the international sanctions practice at the firm. She regularly works with foreign states and financial institutions.
"Nicole is a true expert. She is commercially minded, very personable and a pleasure to work with."
"She is very intelligent, has very deep experience and balances the enforcement and compliance sides of things very well."
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 has taken the time to understand our business and situation fully, which has been a huge advantage in our dealings."
"Jay is extremely strong and has an exceptional ability to grasp complicated technical information quickly."
Richard Burke works for a range of corporate clients on complex exports-related issues. He frequently advises on compliance with sanctions regimes.
"Richard is a great lawyer who has a high level of expertise and is business-oriented."
"He is really pleasant to work with and discuss various ideas with."
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