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When your company is pursuing a facility clearance—or trying to protect one—you can’t afford to get FOCI wrong. Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) issues can derail government contracts, trigger DCSA scrutiny, and even jeopardize your entire business model. You need advisors who’ve lived this world. Not generalists. Not BigLaw overhead.

That’s where we come in.

At National Security Law Firm (NSLF), we don’t just read about FOCI—we’ve operated inside the agencies that enforce it. Our attorneys include former military JAGs, security clearance adjudicators, and national security counsel who helped shape these systems from the inside. We offer faster, leaner, and more strategic FOCI representation than BigLaw ever could—at half the price.

What Is FOCI and Why Does It Matter?

FOCI stands for Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence—a key national security concern when companies that need facility clearances are partially or wholly foreign-owned or exposed to foreign influence. If the U.S. government believes your company may be subject to foreign pressure, your facility clearance (FCL) may be denied or revoked.

You must mitigate FOCI through DCSA-approved structures—like Special Security Agreements, Proxy Boards, or Security Control Agreements—and show you can securely protect classified information.

Our FOCI Legal Services

We offer comprehensive, modular services tailored for companies ranging from startups to global defense contractors:

  • ✅ FOCI Exposure Risk Review

  • ✅ Pre-M&A Clearance Risk Audits

  • ✅ Mitigation Plan Development & Negotiation

  • ✅ Special Security Agreements (SSA) and Proxy Board Setup

  • ✅ DCSA Liaison & Government Communication

  • ✅ NISPOM Compliance & Policy Audits

  • ✅ Mock DCSA Readiness Reviews

  • ✅ Foreign Investment Screening

  • ✅ FOCI Crisis Management & Clearance Defense

Whether you’re preparing for a transaction, entering a new joint venture, or responding to a DCSA FOCI inquiry, we have the experience—and the insider intelligence—to help you win.

How We Outperform BigLaw in FOCI Cases

National Security Law Firm BigLaw (Skadden, Sullivan & Cromwell, etc.)
Experience Former military & federal agency attorneys Corporate generalists with little clearance insight
Insider Advantage Advised on FOCI mitigation from inside DCSA Outsiders to security clearance processes
Efficiency Tight-knit, experienced teams Layered staffing; bloated legal teams
Pricing Half the cost of BigLaw hourly rates $1,200+ per hour with multiple attorneys on calls
Responsiveness Direct access to lead counsel Delays, gatekeepers, and junior associate overload
Government Familiarity Deep knowledge of DCSA protocol and NISPOM Limited real-world facility clearance experience

Who We Serve

  • 📌 Defense Contractors

  • 📌 Aerospace & Engineering Firms

  • 📌 Cybersecurity Companies

  • 📌 Biotech and Medical Tech Providers with Federal Ties

  • 📌 Startups Entering the Government Space

  • 📌 Private Equity or Venture-Backed Firms Seeking Facility Clearances

  • 📌 Foreign-Owned Companies Navigating U.S. National Security Rules

If your company handles, will handle, or wants to handle classified government contracts—or if you’re acquiring or investing in one—FOCI must be addressed upfront, and done right.

Why General Counsel & Executives Choose NSLF

  • 🎯 We speak your language—and theirs. Our attorneys bridge corporate governance and classified compliance.

  • 🔐 We know the real risks. We’ve seen companies lose their clearances because they hired the wrong counsel.

  • 💡 We advise fast and smart. We’ve seen the same mistakes BigLaw makes on FOCI, and we know how to avoid them.

  • 💰 We offer efficient, transparent pricing. Our hourly rates are half of what BigLaw charges, with more expertise.

  • 🌍 We represent companies nationwide. Whether your office is in D.C., Silicon Valley, or abroad, we’ve got you covered.

FOCI Pricing & Billing

We offer FOCI services on an hourly basis, but our rates are typically half of what BigLaw charges, without the bloated staffing model.

We also offer:

  • 📄 Flat-rate risk reviews

  • 🔄 Bundled compliance & mitigation services

  • 💳 Flexible legal financing options via Affirm

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National Security Law Firm
It’s Our Turn to Fight for You.