This advanced course provides legal professionals, compliance officers, and transaction advisors with a practical, case-based understanding of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and its critical role in screening foreign investments for national security risks. The course equips participants with the legal, procedural, and strategic expertise necessary to assess, manage, and respond to CFIUS-related issues in M&A, joint ventures, real estate, and technology-driven transactions involving foreign parties.
Participants will learn through hands-on simulations and workshops, focusing on identifying covered transactions, preparing CFIUS filings, negotiating mitigation agreements, and advising clients through the review lifecycle.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Analyze transactions to determine whether they are subject to CFIUS review.
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Understand CFIUS jurisdiction, statutory authority, and risk factors under the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA).
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Prepare mandatory declarations and voluntary notices, and manage filing strategies.
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Structure transactions to minimize regulatory risk and maximize deal certainty.
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Negotiate and implement mitigation agreements to satisfy national security concerns.
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Advise foreign clients and multinational deal teams on regulatory compliance and post-closing exposure.
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Navigate post-review enforcement actions and audit obligations.
