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Government Contracts: The Elite

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DLA Piper LLP (US)

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Government Contracts: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper is a well-regarded firm that provides impressive expertise across a wide range of government contract matters. The firm has notable prowess in the transactional space, particularly in issues relating to M&A involving government contractors. DLA Piper possesses a strong track record in high-stakes bid protests, cost disputes and contract claims. The team offers substantive knowledge of procurement law and in niche areas such as cybersecurity. It regularly acts for foreign and domestic contractors across a range of industries, including the technology and defense sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper guided Honeywell International in navigating the transactional risks and requirements of its spin-off projects and its work for various federal government agencies.

Strengths

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  • They are super accessible.

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  • They always approach all issues in a very business-like manner and generally find a solution that meets business objectives.

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  • The lawyers are smart and knowledgeable of the industry.

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  • The team is extremely responsive and attentive to detail.

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  • They have a large bench with the ability to provide expertise in a lot of specific areas of government contracts compliance.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Richard P Rector
    Richard P Rector

    Richard P Rector

    Richard Rector has over three decades' experience in government contracts, acting for clients in the full range of disputes, including bid protests and False Claims Act investigations.
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  • Dawn E Stern
    Dawn E Stern

    Dawn E Stern

    Dawn Stern is noted for her proficiency in advising government contractors on complex issues of compliance relating to cybersecurity obligations. Additionally, she is well versed in handling contentious government contracting matters, including bid protests and contract disputes.

    • Dawn is a wonderful lawyer and I know I can always go to her for valuable advice.

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  • Sam Knowles
    Sam Knowles

    Sam Knowles

    Sam Knowles displays strong capability handling M&A transactions involving government contractors. He is called upon to represent clients in bid protests and to provide counsel on complex compliance issues.

    • He is responsive, has great business judgment and good instincts.

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    • He is there to actually resolve questions, implement paperwork and negotiate and close deals. He feels like a stakeholder with a vested interest in my company.

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    • Sam is precise yet practical and can always be relied on to provide thoughtful analysis on complex matters. He is extremely responsive, has extraordinary listening skills and is a pleasure to work with.

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    • Sam is always accessible and responsive, even when on vacation.

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  • Daniel Cook
    Daniel Cook

    Daniel Cook

    Daniel Cook assists government contractors on a broad array of matters including bid protests and cost disputes. He boasts notable experience advising medical device manufacturers.

    • Sam is knowledgeable, understands business needs, client needs and the need to get to a solution. He is someone I can count on.

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    • He is a specialist in government contracts and very practical, smart and responsive.

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  • Thomas Daley
    Thomas Daley

    Thomas Daley

    Thomas Daley is noted for his experience on complex bid protests and investigations.

    • Tom is a standout in all regards.

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