The CFIUS group at Hogan Lovells US LLP combines ‘technical skill and experience with business and commercial awareness’. The team is routinely involved in sensitive transactions involving critical business areas, where it utilizes the wider firm’s strength in heavily regulated industries to particularly excel in CFIUS reviews concerning the TMT, nuclear, life sciences, and aerospace and defense spheres. Key specialists in the Washington DC-based practice include Anne Salladin, a former long-serving senior counsel at the USDT, where she was involved in developing laws and regulations related to CFIUS. Salladin recently represented NuScale and Fluor Enterprises, NuScale’s majority shareholder, before CFIUS regarding the sale of a portion of Fluor’s equity interest in NuScale to a Japanese state-owned financial institution. As a former intelligence officer at the Defense Intelligence Agency, Brian Curran also leverages significant government-side national security experience; he acted alongside colleagues in Shanghai to advise China-based Northern Light Venture Capital on CFIUS matters relating to a potential investment in a US company. Senior associate Zachary Alvarez provides capable support.

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Testimonials

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‘Very strong technical skills, while its depth of team and experience are second to none.’
‘The team manages to take a complicated area and give clear advice, combining technical skill and experience with business and commercial awareness.’
‘The team, composed of Brian Curran and Zachary Alvarez, focuses on CFIUS and is distinguished by its comprehensive approach to addressing the regulatory challenges faced by companies engaging in cross-border investments.’
‘The team leverages Hogan Lovells' global network to provide localized expertise in critical markets, ensuring that advice is compliant with US regulations and is also mindful of local legal and business contexts. It provides tailored advice that aligns with our business objectives and risk-tolerance levels.’
‘Brian Curran and Zachary Alvarez excel in devising proactive strategies to mitigate potential risks, enabling clients to navigate the complexities of CFIUS reviews confidently. Their broad experience with transactions across a variety of industries equips them to handle complex cases.’
‘Brian Curran does a fantastic job in connecting our clients with the right service providers within the firm. His ability to quickly grasp the core issues at hand in a fast-moving transaction makes it possible for us to get Brian and his colleagues quickly involved in deals where they need to move quickly.’

Key clients

Northern Light Venture Capital
NuScale Power, LLC
Amogy Inc.
SES SA
Hyundai Engineering Company

Work highlights

Provided China-based Northern Light Venture Capital with CFIUS mandatory filing analysis for a contemplated investment in a US target that develops therapeutic healthcare remedies.
Advised tech start-up Amogy on CFIUS matters related to its $150m Series B financing, with South Korea’s SK Innovation serving as the Series B lead; Temasek and Aramco Ventures also participated in the financing.
Advised Hyundai Engineering Company on the CFIUS implications of its investment in Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC).