Mario Mancuso

Mario Mancuso

August 16, 2023 | National Law Journal

'Reverse CFIUS' Moves Closer to Reality: Highlights for Investors, Companies From Outbound Investment Actions

The U.S. government sees what U.S. market participants consider ordinary course relationship-building with Chinese investors and companies as a significant vector of national security risk.

By Mario Mancuso, P.C. and Luci Hague

7 minute read

February 28, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Dos and Don'ts for GCs for Sanctions and Export Controls Internal Investigations

While there is no "one size fits all" approach to conducting an investigation, this article suggests some dos and don'ts to keep in mind.

By Mario Mancuso, Anthony Rapa and Carrie Schroll

8 minute read

September 28, 2021 | New York Law Journal

10 Takeaways From OFAC's Settlement Agreements With Non-U.S. Banks

Two recent settlement agreements between the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control and non-U.S. financial institutions offer several important lessons for non-U.S. banks and non-U.S. companies conducting global transactions.

By Mario Mancuso, Anthony Rapa, Sanjay Mullick and Anais Bourbon

8 minute read

June 18, 2021 | New York Law Journal

President Biden Issues Executive Order Prohibiting Certain Investments in Chinese Companies in the Defense and Surveillance Sectors

The nature of the prohibitions under the new EO largely are the same as under the prior EO issued by President Trump, though there are significant substantive differences as to the mechanics of designation and the scope of their reach.

By Mario Mancuso, Anthony Rapa and Jeremy Iloulian

9 minute read

May 22, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Risks and Rewards for Borrowers in Negotiating Economic Sanctions Provisions in Credit Agreements

Discussion of some key economic sanctions representations, covenants and compliance provisions that arise in credit agreements, and why it is important to sufficiently consider and negotiate these terms.

By Mario Mancuso, Sanjay Mullick and Carolyn Schroll

6 minute read

September 10, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

A Guide for GCs Investigating Suspected Economic Sanctions and Export Control Violations

When a company discovers that it may have committed a violation of economic sanctions or export control (ES/EC) laws, it needs to react swiftly and methodically.

By Mario Mancuso, Sanjay Mullick, Anthony Rapa and Abigail Cotterill

6 minute read

May 10, 2019 | New York Law Journal

OFAC Leans in on Sanctions Compliance: A Renewed Focus on Enforcement

On May 2, 2019, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took a significant step by issuing the framework for OFAC Compliance Commitments, which formally puts companies on notice of OFAC's expectations with respect to an effective economic sanctions compliance program.

By Mario Mancuso, Sanjay Mullick, Anthony Rapa and Abigail Cotterill

10 minute read

October 16, 2017 | New York Law Journal

September CFIUS Roundup: Lessons and Things to Watch

Mario Mancuso and Luci Hague discuss certain key CFIUS developments and related takeaways for boards and deal professionals.

By Mario Mancuso and Luci Hague

6 minute read