The ‘very experienced and commercially savvy team’ at White & Case LLP sits as part of the overarching national security department, which specializes in CFIUS, FDI reviews, Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) mitigation, and Team Telecom matters. Distinguished by its ability to lean into the wider firm’s extensive international network, the group brings its enviable cross-border firepower to bear in high-stakes, cross-border transaction reviews. The Washington DC-based practice is led by Farhad Jalinous, who ’knows the US FDI regime inside out’. A go-to specialist for complex multi-jurisdictional matters, Jalinous is advising French aerospace and defense company, Safran, in CFIUS and security clearance matters connected to its anticipated $1.8bn acquisition of Raytheon Technologies’ flight controls and actuation business lines. Other CFIUS specialists include Karalyn Mildorf, whose experience cuts across a wide range of industries and investor countries; Keith Schomig, who routinely advises on national security reviews before CFIUS and on FOCI mitigation matters before the US Departments of Defense and Energy; David Jividen, who is sought after for his government background, which includes a stint as Deputy Director for the Department of Defense’s Foreign Investment Review office; and counsel Ryan Brady, who is an ‘exceptionally bright young professional’.

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‘Farhad Jalinous is a superstar. He knows the US FDI regime inside out and has a huge network. He also is very well versed in other jurisdictions’ FDI regimes and has great knowledge of geopolitics. Farhard has taken the W&C global FDI practice to the next level and can rely on a strong network of specialists.’
‘The team has members with prior work experience at CFIUS agencies, which brings a unique practical view to complement the legal analysis.’
‘Extensive subject experience, risk assessment capability, proactivity and simple communication. Stand-out members include Farhad Jalinous, Keith Schomig and Michael Crowley.’
‘We are extremely happy with the legal support the team provides to us in regard to CFIUS matters. I would say that the most important part is how THE WHOLE TEAM is knowledgeable, fast to react and help. This practice knows what really matters to their clients from a practical perspective.’
‘I'm pleased at how efficient and swift our communication is with Farhad Jalinous, as well as the attitude towards the matters he handles - without any overcomplicating or exaggerating tendencies (which may be often the case in the regulatory field of expertise).’
‘Counsel Ryan Brady is an exceptionally bright young professional, very knowledgeable and understands well the needs of the client. Jason Burgoyne also proved to be a valuable counsel: client-oriented and able to articulate complicated legal concepts and translate them into client-friendly language.’
‘A very experienced and commercially savvy team. Farhad Jalinous has extensive experience and knowledge. He handles matters professionally and efficiently.’

Key clients

Cobepa
Eurazeo
Hexatronic
IFS AB
NTT Data
Siemens
SoftBank
Soitec
Quad-C

Work highlights

Advised Flexjet on CFIUS considerations relating to its $3.1bn business combination agreement with Horizon Acquisition Corporation II.
Advised Safran on CFIUS, FDI, and clearance matters in connection with its anticipated $1.8bn acquisition of Raytheon Technologies flight controls and actuation business lines.
Advised Exxon on the CFIUS aspects of the sale of its 48.2% stake in Aera Energy to IKAV SICAV-FIS SCA.

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