Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP‘s attorneys have a proven track record representing clients in large-scale and complex transactions before CFIUS. The team has experience handling CFIUS matters within a spectrum of industry sectors, including technology, energy and defense, with a client roster boasting public and private companies, equity funds and venture capital firms. The firm’s transactional expertise allows them to identify CFIUS issues at early stages of a transaction, whilst their integrated national security team is capable of assisting across all stages of CFIUS reviews, from submission of declarations to negotiation of agreements. Michael Leiter leads the team and brings a wealth of experience and a specialism in handling aerospace and defense-related transactions from a national security perspective. Formely a legal official within the Obama administration, Brian Egan brings extensive insight into CFIUS processes. Brooks Allen, who also draws upon both private practice and governmental experience, is a key member of the team.