CFIUS and Foreign Investment Reviews
Bringing a deep understanding of the regulations and evolving national security priorities of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), Barnes & Thornburg’s international trade team provides comprehensive legal counsel on foreign investment reviews, with substantial experience anticipating CFIUS risks and clearing regulatory hurdles before they become obstacles to business strategy for inbound U.S. investments. Our attorneys also advise clients on navigating the evolving regulatory landscape of outbound investment screening restrictions enforced by the U.S. Treasury Department.
Proactive risk mitigation
Cross-border mergers, acquisitions and private equity can often face heightened regulatory review. Our attorneys proactively identify and address CFIUS-related risks early in transactions to mitigate delays and to facilitate smooth transaction approval.
We guide international and domestic clients alike through the CFIUS due diligence process, and if necessary, through the entire notification process to ensure compliance while protecting commercial objectives. Additionally, we counsel businesses on outbound investment screening restrictions, helping them meet notification and due diligence requirements while also reducing exposure to penalties.
Navigating high-scrutiny sectors
Foreign investment regulations vary across industries, with heightened scrutiny in sectors such as defense, energy, emerging technology, healthcare, software, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing. We closely follow policy and regulatory developments to ensure our clients remain aligned with the latest national security priorities.
Strategic guidance beyond compliance
Foreign investment transactions often extend beyond regulatory approvals, requiring careful navigation of political considerations and public scrutiny. We provide strategic guidance on managing government relations, media exposure and reputational risks to help clients contend with challenges that may arise throughout the investment process.