Mick Tuesley, Head of the Firm’s National Security Regulatory Practice, has significant experience representing clients in national security reviews before the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and assisting clients with related issues, including mitigation of foreign ownership, control or influence (FOCI) under industrial security regulations; export control compliance; and government contracting. Mick has been involved with negotiating national security agreements for some of the largest and most complex transactions in the defense, energy, financial services, telecommunications and technology industries. Mick was named a Law360 “MVP” for International Trade in 2019. He is consistently recognized by The Legal 500, where sources call him “outstanding” and “an expert in FOCI mitigation issues and a creative problem solver.” He is also consistently recognized by Chambers USA (Band 1) and Chambers Global, where commentators note his “good sense of both CFIUS and corporate law.” Sources cite that Mick is “a very knowledgeable lawyer and can navigate tricky situations,” and “is one of the guiding lights of the CFIUS bar.”
Updated Oct 2025
Consortium of investors including Blackstone, The Carlyle Group and Hellman & Friedman in connection with worldwide regulatory approvals for an investment in Medline Industries valued at over $34 billion.
Microsoft with respect to worldwide regulatory approvals for its acquisition of Nuance Communications for approximately $19.7 billion.
PPD with respect to worldwide regulatory approvals in connection with its sale to Thermo Fisher Scientific for approximately $20.9 billion.
Sprint in navigating three significant regulatory reviews related to foreign ownership in one of the largest and most complex transactions in the wireless industry; the transaction was recognized as “Deal of the Year” at The Deal Awards 2021.
- Refinitiv in obtaining CFIUS clearance of its acquisition by the London Stock Exchange Group for $27 billion.
- Commercial
- Trade and customs
- Energy
- Financial services
- Government and public policy
- Technology and telecommunications
- J.D. cum laude - Indiana University, Maurer School of Law - 1999
- B.S.B. with honors and distinction - Indiana University, Kelley School of Business - 1996
- American Bar Association
- Board of Directors of Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
- District of Columbia - 2000
- Illinois - 2000
- Indiana - 2000