Heather Finstuen has extensive experience advising clients on cross-border investment and U.S. national security matters, negotiating and implementing mitigation agreements, and leading internal investigations and…
Heather Finstuen has extensive experience advising clients on cross-border investment and U.S. national security matters, negotiating and implementing mitigation agreements, and leading internal investigations and responding to government inquiries related to U.S. national security risks. Clients regard Heather as “very thoughtful” and “superb at translating legal requirements to business realities” (Chambers USA).
Heather represents domestic and international companies in numerous industries in securing the approval of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). She frequently advises clients on national industrial security program regulations and engages with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, the Department of Energy, and other cognizant security agencies on the determination and mitigation of foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI).
Heather has expertise in identifying CFIUS and FOCI mitigation solutions that support commercial strategic objectives and translating complex mitigation requirements into pragmatic business practices. She has been involved in many complex CFIUS and FOCI matters across all industry sectors, including Brookfield Asset Management and Cameco’s $7.9 billion acquisition of Westinghouse; Advent International’s $14 billion consortium investment in McAfee and $6.4 majority investment in Maxar Technologies; BAE Systems’ $5.5 billion acquisition of Ball Aerospace and $2 billion combined acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s military GPS business and Raytheon’s military radios business; Peugeot’s $58 billion merger with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to create Stellantis N.V.; Nexen Inc.’s $15 billion sale to China National Offshore Oil Corporation; and GlobalFoundries’ $1 billion acquisition of the IBM Microelectronics Division.
Heather counsels U.S. government contractors on National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) requirements, obtaining and maintaining facility and personnel security clearances, safeguarding requirements, and supply chain considerations. Heather has led numerous internal investigations relating to U.S. national security issues and compliance concerns and has counseled U.S. government contractors in connection with internal investigations, mandatory disclosures, federal inquiries and investigations, and compliance policies and procedures.
Heather was recognized as a Law360 International Trade MVP for 2021 and 2024.
Before joining the firm, Heather served as a law clerk to the Honorable Carolyn Dineen King of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Heather Finstuen has extensive experience advising clients on cross-border investment and U.S. national security matters, negotiating and implementing mitigation agreements, and leading internal investigations and…
Heather Finstuen has extensive experience advising clients on cross-border investment and U.S. national security matters, negotiating and implementing mitigation agreements, and leading internal investigations and responding to government inquiries related to U.S. national security risks. Clients regard Heather as “very thoughtful” and “superb at translating legal requirements to business realities” (Chambers USA).
Heather represents domestic and international companies in numerous industries in securing the approval of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). She frequently advises clients on national industrial security program regulations and engages with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, the Department of Energy, and other cognizant security agencies on the determination and mitigation of foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI).
Heather has expertise in identifying CFIUS and FOCI mitigation solutions that support commercial strategic objectives and translating complex mitigation requirements into pragmatic business practices. She has been involved in many complex CFIUS and FOCI matters across all industry sectors, including Brookfield Asset Management and Cameco’s $7.9 billion acquisition of Westinghouse; Advent International’s $14 billion consortium investment in McAfee and $6.4 majority investment in Maxar Technologies; BAE Systems’ $5.5 billion acquisition of Ball Aerospace and $2 billion combined acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s military GPS business and Raytheon’s military radios business; Peugeot’s $58 billion merger with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to create Stellantis N.V.; Nexen Inc.’s $15 billion sale to China National Offshore Oil Corporation; and GlobalFoundries’ $1 billion acquisition of the IBM Microelectronics Division.
Heather counsels U.S. government contractors on National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) requirements, obtaining and maintaining facility and personnel security clearances, safeguarding requirements, and supply chain considerations. Heather has led numerous internal investigations relating to U.S. national security issues and compliance concerns and has counseled U.S. government contractors in connection with internal investigations, mandatory disclosures, federal inquiries and investigations, and compliance policies and procedures.
Heather was recognized as a Law360 International Trade MVP for 2021 and 2024.
Before joining the firm, Heather served as a law clerk to the Honorable Carolyn Dineen King of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
