Webcast: CFIUS Updates and Outbound Investment Preview (US)

Webcasts  |  October 18, 2023

Join CFIUS practitioners from Gibson Dunn as we examine CFIUS trends and mid-year updates, as well as key aspects of the forthcoming outbound investment regime targeting U.S. investments abroad. Topics to be discussed include the following:

  • Overview of CFIUS’s Expanding View of National Security Factors
  • CFIUS Recent Developments: Springing Rights, Limited Partners, and Real Estate
  • The Rise of State Restrictions on Foreign Investment in Real Estate
  • Outbound Investment Review: How the New Regime is Shaping Up
  • De-coupling v. De-risking: Practical Guidance in an Interconnected World

PANELISTS:

Stephenie Gosnell Handler is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, where she is a member of the International Trade and Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Data Innovation practices. She advises clients on complex legal, regulatory, and compliance issues relating to international trade, cybersecurity, and technology matters. Ms. Handler has significant experience advising clients on CFIUS and national security matters, as well as advising clients on diverse global cybersecurity and technology matters.

Amanda H. Neely is of counsel in the Washington, D.C. office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and is a member of the Public Policy and Congressional Investigations practice groups. Ms. Neely regularly advises clients regarding their interactions with Congress, including developing affirmative messages and defending them in the course of congressional investigations. Ms. Neely served as Director of Governmental Affairs for the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Deputy Chief Counsel of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and General Counsel to Senator Rob Portman, as well as Oversight Counsel on the House Ways & Means Committee. She has represented clients undergoing investigations by numerous congressional committees.

Annie Motto is an associate in the New York office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher where she currently practices in the firm’s Litigation Department, and is a member of the International Trade practice group. Ms. Motto advises clients on compliance with U.S. customs laws, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), foreign investment reviews (CFIUS), export controls (ITAR and EAR), and economic sanctions. She also defends clients before the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission in antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings and sunset reviews. She also advises companies on international trade matters related to corporate mergers and acquisitions.

Chris R. Mullen is an associate in the Washington, D.C. office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and a member of the International Trade practice group. Mr. Mullen’s practice focuses on international trade and white collar investigations. He advises clients on a wide variety of matters, including navigating export controls under the ITAR and EAR, global economic sanctions, anti-money laundering regulations, CFIUS review, customs regulations, and FCPA compliance. He also advises companies on international trade matters related to corporate mergers and acquisitions, and compliance with anti-money laundering obligations at the state and federal levels.

MCLE CREDIT INFORMATION:

This program has been approved for credit in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 1.0 credit hour, of which 1.0 credit hour may be applied toward the areas of professional practice requirement. This course is approved for transitional/non-transitional credit.

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