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Publication date: 4 April 2019

Michael Leiter, John Caccia, Heather Cruz, Michael Hoffman, James Schnell, Ivan Schlager, Donald Vieira, Jonathan Gafni and Daniel Gerkin

To explain how corporate governance is likely to be affected by drastic changes to national security reviews by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)…

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Abstract

Purpose

To explain how corporate governance is likely to be affected by drastic changes to national security reviews by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), especially for US funds with foreign investors.

Design/methodology/approach

The article summarizes the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (FIRRMA) and then details the pilot program and how to qualify for exceptions.

Findings

While many questions and considerations remain, including how FIRRMA will play out across various industries, we concluded that there will be an increase in CFIUS filings.

Originality/value

Practical guidance from experienced national security and CFIUS lawyers.

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