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Introduction to CFIUS
  • Who is CFIUS?
  • What is CFIUS’s Statutory and Regulatory Framework?
  • Why You Should Care About CFIUS?
  • Overview of Key Changes Under FIRRMA
  • Preview of Deal Making Considerations

Subject to CFIUS Jurisdiction?
  • Control
  • Non-controlling, non-passive investments
  • Statistics on CFIUS review of covered transactions

Mandatory or Voluntary Filing
  • Concept of US TID Business
  • Mandatory Filings
  • Voluntary - Whether to File or Not?

Declaration Versus Notice
  • Filing Fees
  • New Filing Portal

Mitigation Agreements

Enforcement and Compliance

Learning Objectives: 
By the end of this session, attendees will have a better understanding of:  
  • Who CFIUS is
  • the statutory and regulatory framework of CFIUS
  • who is subject to CFIUS jurisdiction
  • declaration versus notice
  • mitigation agreements
  • enforcement and compliance of CFIUS

This webinar is sponsored by Barnes & Thornburg LLP



About Our Experts
  • Christine Sohar Henter
    Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
    As a first generation American, Christine Sohar Henter exemplifies a passionate commitment to the practice of international trade law. She represents companies, trade associations, and governments on international trade matters including import trade remedies, customs compliance, export controls, sanction laws, and international business transactions, based on her public and private sector experience.

    Christine started her legal career in public service. She was a senior attorney with the Office of the Chief Counsel for Import Administration (now the Office of Enforcement & Compliance) at the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC). There, she advised U.S. government officials on compliance with U.S. trade laws and represented the U.S. in judicial appeals domestically before courts and internationally before the World Trade Organization (WTO) and North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) panels. Christine was also the lead attorney for Commerce's Office of Textiles and Apparel, drafting implementation regulations, counseling on the application and negotiation of international textile and free trade agreements. Prior to DOC, Christine served as a legal adviser for a Commissioner and Chairperson at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), assisting with trade remedy decisions, responding to inquiries from Congressional members, and overseeing 337 reviews. Before pursuing her government legal service in Washington, D.C., she assisted numerous companies with their export business through the Denver US Export Assistance Center.
    EDUCATION
    University of Denver Josef Korbel School of International Studies, M.A.
    Miami University, B.A.
    University of Denver Sturm College of Law, J.D.
  • Clinton Yu
    Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
    International trade attorney Clinton Yu advises clients on compliance with U.S. trade and investment laws, including customs and import regulations, export controls (ITAR & EAR), economic sanctions (OFAC), and CFIUS.

    Clinton is a trusted advisor for domestic and foreign clients in navigating the complex international trade issues affecting corporate and commercial transactions. He is also a strong advocate for clients dealing with U.S. government enforcement, whether in the context of investigations, penalties or voluntary disclosures.

    With more than a decade of experience, Clinton practices before the federal agencies that enforce U.S. international trade regulations, such as the U.S. Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
    EDUCATION
    The University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 2006
    University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 2009
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