Brendan Hanifin Named Among Top Illinois Attorneys Under 40 by Chicago Law Bulletin

International risk partner Brendan Hanifin was named to the 2023 Chicago Law Bulletin’s Forty Under 40 list. Brendan was nominated by his peers and selected among 1,200 of the most talented young attorneys in Illinois. Honorees are selected based on character, exemplary legal skills and accomplishments, and community service.

Brendan advises clients across a broad range of international risks, including CFIUS, sanctions, export controls, money laundering, and corruption. He counsels investors and businesses throughout all stages of the investment life cycle. Clients value Brendan’s breadth of experience, responsiveness, and practical approach.

“Brendan’s deep understanding of foreign direct investment regulations, economic sanctions and risk allows him to forge practical solutions tailored to our business and strategic goals,” said a nominator. “He understands there is no one-size-fits-all solution to managing international risks, and leverages his experience to help [our team] perform complex risk assessments and adhere to CFIUS requirements.”

Another nominee stated, “Brendan possesses an impressive knowledge set on a range of different complex regulations, and commands a deep understanding of private equity, secondary transactions, and asset management. It’s rare to find a litigator who understands special purpose vehicles and carried interest, can digest a very complicated transaction structure chart, and concisely synthesize the risks from a regulatory aspect.”