Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)
Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)
Whenever a non-U.S. party seeks to invest in or acquire a U.S. company, it is essential to consider whether to notify the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) about the transaction. The decision of whether to notify CFIUS continues to become more complicated as the U.S. government’s view of national security expands.
Our cross-disciplinary team assists both U.S. sellers and non-U.S. investors and buyers determine when a submission to CFIUS is mandatory or advisable. When the decision is made to submit, we closely collaborate with clients to pro-actively identify issues that may have national security implications and address them as early as possible. The Bass, Berry & Sims team is unique because we combine deep corporate and governance experience with Chambers-ranked export controls, economic sanctions, and government contracts practices. The result is that our team can fully understand each client’s business and provide tailored strategic advice. Quite simply, we help clients get deals done.
Areas of Focus
Our CFIUS experience includes:
Determining when a mandatory declaration is necessary or strategically warranted.
Helping clients prepare complete, accurate, and tactical submissions to CFIUS.
Ensuring effective communications and meetings with CFIUS.
Advising clients on managing contracts with government customers during and after a transaction.
Counseling clients on mitigation measures prior to and during the CFIUS review process.
Developing public relations strategies.
Developing risk-based compliance programs and strategies.
Addressing day-to-day compliance questions.
Crafting and implementing compliance policies, procedures, and training.
Counseling on cross border mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
Advising U.S. and non-U.S. parties on CFIUS strategy.
Conducting due diligence.
Preparing and managing compliance audits.
Implementing process enhancements and corrective actions.
Leading and conducting internal investigations.
Supporting voluntary disclosures and other government notifications.
Representing clients in front of regulatory bodies in enforcement and de-listing matters.
Whenever a non-U.S. party seeks to invest in or acquire a U.S. company, it is essential to consider whether to notify the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) about the transaction. The decision of whether to notify CFIUS continues to become more complicated as the U.S. government’s view of national security expands.
Our cross-disciplinary team assists both U.S. sellers and non-U.S. investors and buyers determine when a submission to CFIUS is mandatory or advisable. When the decision is made to submit, we closely collaborate with clients to pro-actively identify issues that may have national security implications and address them as early as possible. The Bass, Berry & Sims team is unique because we combine deep corporate and governance experience with Chambers-ranked export controls, economic sanctions, and government contracts practices. The result is that our team can fully understand each client’s business and provide tailored strategic advice. Quite simply, we help clients get deals done.
Areas of Focus
Our CFIUS experience includes:
Determining when a mandatory declaration is necessary or strategically warranted.
Helping clients prepare complete, accurate, and tactical submissions to CFIUS.
Ensuring effective communications and meetings with CFIUS.
Advising clients on managing contracts with government customers during and after a transaction.
Counseling clients on mitigation measures prior to and during the CFIUS review process.
Developing public relations strategies.
Developing risk-based compliance programs and strategies.
Addressing day-to-day compliance questions.
Crafting and implementing compliance policies, procedures, and training.
Counseling on cross border mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
Advising U.S. and non-U.S. parties on CFIUS strategy.
Conducting due diligence.
Preparing and managing compliance audits.
Implementing process enhancements and corrective actions.
Leading and conducting internal investigations.
Supporting voluntary disclosures and other government notifications.
Representing clients in front of regulatory bodies in enforcement and de-listing matters.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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