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Government Contracts

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide

Arnold & Porter

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Clients (10)

Raytheon Company
Booz Allen Hamilton
CSRA Inc.
Dell, Inc.
L-3 Communications
Mission Essential Personnel, LLC
Anthem Federal Government Solutions
Inchcape Shipping Services Holdings, Ltd.
Ernst & Young
Johnson Controls

Industries (8)

Aerospace/defense
Information Technology
Professional Services
Telecommunications
Life Sciences
Insurance
Manufacturing
Financial Services

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Government Contracts - USA - Nationwide

What the Team is Known For

Arnold & Porter has a top flight government contracts practice providing counseling and transactional services to clients. Frequently serves as litigation counsel in high-stakes protests as well as contracts claims and appeals, and False Claims Act matters. Additional expertise in handling a broad array of costs dispute matters. Represents US and foreign companies from a wide variety of sectors, with particular expertise in national security, cybersecurity and privacy protection. Also adept at advising government contractors on specialized intellectual property matters and corporate transactions.

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Work Highlights

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Arnold & Porter represented Kropp Holdings, Inc. in litigation before the US Court of Federal Claims concerning the Defense Logistics Agency’s fuel payment card programs.

Strengths

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Arnold & Porter are the best of the best.
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They are top of the market.
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Notable Practitioners

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Band 1
Band 1
Craig Holman
Craig Holman has broad expertise in investigations, dispute resolution and bid protests. He has extensive experience in front of the US Government Accountability Office.
He is always impressive.
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Craig is a fantastic, practical and experienced lawyer whom I truly trust and would always turn to if I had an issue.
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Craig is one of the best in the space with a great team. He is very thorough and a hard worker.
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Band 1
Band 1
Kara Daniels
Kara Daniels has extensive experience representing contractors in bid protests, particularly those in the aerospace and technology sectors, bringing an impressive track record of success before the US Government Accountability Office. She leads the firm's government contracts and national security practice.
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Band 2
Band 2
Kristen Ittig
Kristen Ittig has a broad government contracts practice, and is well-versed in handling M&A, bid protests and compliance matters.
Kristen is incredibly hard-working, knowledgeable, produces quality work and is widely respected.
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Band 3
Band 3
Michael D. McGill
Michael McGill has significant experience handling a wide range of commercial disputes on behalf of government contractors, as well as tackling thorny bid protests before the Government Accountability Office, the US Court of Federal Claims and other forums.
He is really impressive, very well regarded and a creative lawyer.
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Band 5
Band 5
Sonia Tabriz
Sonia Tabriz is recognized for her excellent government contracts practice, including capably assisting on bid protest matters.
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Up and Coming
Up and Coming
Amanda Sherwood
Amanda Sherwood has a burgeoning practice which sees her regularly advise significant clients on bid protests, cybersecurity and regulatory matters.
I know Amanda well; she will be one to watch in the future.
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