Cooley LLP

Cooley LLP, known for its strength in assisting emerging tech and life sciences companies, has been building its CFIUS practice to have the capacity to negotiate National Security Agreements, in line with a marked increase in CFIUS enforcement action. The CFIUS team, in line with the firm’s wider practice areas, regularly supports emerging technology companies in their CFIUS matters and has notable specialisms in complex sectors such as space technology, artificial intelligence, and cyber security. Washington D.C.-based Christopher Kimball established and co-leads the team. Kimball has focussed on developing the team's national security mitigation practice. Kevin King co-leads alongside Kimball, and his client base consists of tech start-ups, established public and private companies, and venture capital firms.  Other key lawyers include Dillon Martinson, who has been integral to the firm's ability to prepare submissions, conduct interactions with CFIUS and obtain regulatory approval.