Practical, efficient legal counsel on cross-border transactions implicating national security.
Bringing together M&A, international trade, and national security law practitioners, Husch Blackwell provides end-to-end legal counsel to buyers and sellers whose transactions might trigger review by an increasingly active Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). Our diverse and experienced team collaboratively advises clients at each point on the transactional timeline, beginning with an initial assessment of CFIUS risk, filing options, and applicable requirements. We know time is of the essence and quickly frame the key issues for clients as early as possible.
If a decision is made to file, our team ensures a seamless partnership between transactional lawyers and regulatory specialists—including professionals in related practice areas—and walks clients through each step of a complex process that can often make or break a deal.
Our team also includes former government officials who understand recent trends and changes—including the impact of CFIUS reform legislation—and provide invaluable insight into how CFIUS assesses cross-border transactions. Our attorneys and professionals also keep close tabs on the dynamic regulatory and policy environment of which CFIUS is a part.