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Government Contracts: The Elite

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To learn more about Akin’s Government Contracts capabilities, please visit the Government Contracts page under the experience section at www.akingump.com.

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Government Contracts: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Akin has a broad multidisciplinary government contracts practice, handling qui tam False Claims Act actions, investigations, claims and appeals. The firm fields a bench of counseling experts and seasoned litigators, with deep experience in civil, criminal and administrative proceedings. It has extensive experience in intellectual property disputes involving government contracts. The team regularly acts for clients in the aerospace, defense and cybersecurity sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Akin advised National Grid USA Service Company in connection with negotiating a $50,000,000 grant from the US Department of Energy.

Strengths

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  • Akin have great practical advice and extensive knowledge of government agencies and enforcement trends.

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  • The depth and breadth of their team is one of the reasons they are so effective. Their ability to take on a complex client and an even more complex case shows their versatility.

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  • Akin have shown that they understand our complex questions. They always come back with very well-drafted responses that we can use to navigate a complex set of regulations.

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  • Akin's team are really expert in the subject matter, both in terms of legal requirements and issues but also practical understanding. They're responsive and provide trustworthy, comprehensive advice.

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  • Akin have an excellent legal team. They are hard-working and responsive with a deep bench of attorneys.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Angela B Styles
    Angela B Styles

    Angela B Styles

    Angela Styles has a diverse government contracts practice, assisting in the full range of disputes, with recent experience advising clients on ethics and compliance issues in connection to their federal contracts.

    • Angela is phenomenal.

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    • She is extremely knowledgeable and I like her practical style.

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    • Angela is a major asset for the firm. Her knowledge in the government contracts and enforcement space is top-notch. She is very service-oriented and listens to clients' needs.

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    • I rely on Angela because she is really one of the most competent lawyers in her field and is well known in her field for her expertise.

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  • Scott M. Heimberg
    Scott M. Heimberg

    Scott M. Heimberg

    Scott Heimberg has a breadth of government contracts experience, particularly noted for his adept handling of transactional matters and bid protests on major transactions involving defense contractors.

    • Scott was exceptional, he gives quick and accurate answers.

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    • Scott is one of the most knowledgeable people in the government contracts space and he develops strong relationships with clients.

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