This course offers a comprehensive and hands-on legal training framework for attorneys, in-house counsel, compliance officers, and investment professionals advising on or structuring foreign direct investment (FDI) in the United States. It provides an in-depth look at the legal, regulatory, and strategic considerations governing inbound investment from foreign individuals, corporations, sovereign entities, and private equity funds.
Covering everything from corporate structuring, tax strategy, and intellectual property protection to regulatory compliance, national security reviews (CFIUS), and political risk, the course emphasizes transactional problem-solving and real-time application of U.S. laws in complex investment scenarios.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Identify and assess the legal and regulatory implications of foreign investment in U.S. assets and entities.
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Structure investment vehicles for tax efficiency, liability protection, and control optimization.
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Navigate regulatory regimes including CFIUS, export controls, and sector-specific limitations.
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Conduct effective legal due diligence and risk mitigation strategies in FDI transactions.
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Address industry-specific and politically sensitive investment restrictions.
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Draft and negotiate key contractual terms and disclosures with enforceability in mind.
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Advise foreign clients on post-investment governance, compliance, and dispute resolution.
