[Online seminar co-hosted by Baker & McKenzie Law Firm and FRONTEO Co., Ltd.]

The latest trends in CFIUS reviews changing with the rise of conservatism - Based on recent cases

Arguments that border walls should be built, domestic industries should be protected, and immigrants should be excluded are visibly emerging in the United States and Europe. The idea of ​​drawing a line at globalization, which emphasizes market integrity, is visibly on the rise, and is beginning to affect the policies of U.S. authorities. The CFIUS review is the most prominent example of this, and it is becoming a major issue that cannot be avoided by Japanese companies considering investing in the U.S. These days, passing the CFIUS review is becoming the key to successful M&A to acquire U.S. companies, along with approval from the antitrust authorities. In light of this situation, this webinar will provide an overview of the CFIUS system as a whole, and will also analyze substantive and procedural legal issues based on recent cases.
【Program】
・Overall picture of the legal system
・Subject to CFIUS notification
・CFIUS notification procedures
・Substantive examination
・CFIUS decision
・Analysis of recent cases

Baker & McKenzie
Partner lawyer　
Akira Inoue (Ph.D.)

For over 25 years, he has consistently handled negotiations with U.S. authorities, including CFIUS, and cross-border antitrust and competition law cases, and is highly regarded in these areas by companies and government officials both in Japan and overseas. He has served as lead counsel in international cartel cases representing Japanese companies for over 10 years, most recently winning only the second compliance credit in the history of antitrust law, successfully reducing the fine by 2%. He has been selected as a "Leading Individual" in the antitrust law category by Chambers Asia, Who's Who Legal, and The Best Lawyers in Japan. He was ranked 40th in the Nikkei Lawyer Rankings in 2018 and 2022 (International Economic Law/Trade Law) and 9th in 2023 (Crisis Management).