Rod Hunter
Baker McKenzie LLPLawyers in Baker McKenzie’s Washington DC-based CFUIS practice are praised by clients as ‘extraordinarily knowledgeable, experienced and responsive’. The team handles a steady stream of multi-jurisdictional national security filings, with its ability to partner up with international FDI specialists from across the global firm standing as a key asset for multinational clients. A former Special Assistant to the President on National Security Affairs, Rod Hunter has a strong record in coordinating foreign investment review assessments and filings across multiple jurisdictions. Sylwia Lis, who co-heads the team together with Hunter, advises on a wide scope of international trade matters, with a focus on CFIUS and export controls and economic sanctions.
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‘Rod Hunter is able to provide multi-dimensional advice covering regulatory policy objectives, the regulatory trends, detailed black letter law advice and pragmatic, commercial ways through.’
‘Rod Hunter works well with co-counsel and opposing counsel and you get the benefit of his network and extensive experience in law firms, industry and government. He has low ego and is responsive and personable. He is reasonable on fees.’
‘The Baker McKenzie CFIUS team has been a superb partner. Lawyers truly partner with their clients. They are extraordinarily knowledgeable, experienced and responsive. Best in the business!’
‘Rod Hunter is deeply knowledgeable with experience from decades of working in this field in government and in practice. A great listener and problem solver, with a special ability to be influential with clients, other parties in transactions and, importantly, the government officials who oversee CFIUS.’
- ‘Callie Lefevre, who works with Rod Hunter, is similarly outstanding. She has great intellect and the ability to churn out beautiful filings under compressed timelines.’
‘Sylwia Lis’ team is very responsive and efficient. Its memo can be repeatedly used as very informative and complete. Reply even on vacation or business trips.’
‘Sylwia Lis is the best CFIUS counsel we work with. She is professional and patient. Willing to discuss new solutions with clients. High quality and at affordable price for the difficult questions or cases.’
‘Sylwia Lis is great. She has comprehensive knowledge about the regulation and industry. Provided very complete and detailed analysis to make the implementation easy and straightforward.’
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