This course offers an in-depth legal examination of sector-specific restrictions on foreign ownership of U.S. assets and businesses, with a particular focus on sensitive industries such as energy, telecommunications, defense, critical technology, and infrastructure. Participants will explore the legal frameworks and regulatory regimes that govern inbound foreign investment, including CFIUS, Team Telecom, DOE and FERC regulations, and export control laws.
Designed for corporate counsel, regulatory compliance officers, and legal advisors to international clients, this course emphasizes transactional planning, risk assessment, and compliance strategy through hands-on legal simulations and regulatory scenario analysis.
Course Objectives
Participants completing the course will be able to:
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Identify and interpret federal laws and regulations that restrict foreign ownership in strategic U.S. sectors.
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Structure investments to comply with national security, energy, and communications laws.
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Conduct risk assessments in technology-related transactions involving foreign parties.
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Advise on CFIUS, Team Telecom, and sectoral review requirements in specific industries.
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Develop and apply mitigation plans and legal firewalls to facilitate cross-border deals.
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Anticipate emerging enforcement trends in critical and emerging technology sectors.
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Prepare and deliver legal strategies that align with both investor objectives and regulatory demands.
