DLA Piper LLP (US), Government Contracts | Chambers USA Profile

Regional Rankings
Global
Asia-Pacific
Brazil
Canada
Europe
France
Greater China Region
Latin America
UK
UK Bar
Germany
USA
Specialist Rankings
NewLaw
Crisis & Risk Management
FinTech
High Net Worth
Litigation Support
Spotlight Rankings
USA: Spotlight
Content
Global Practice Guides
Expert Focus
Legal Articles
Customer Voices
Chambers Content
Events
Guide Launch Dates
Upcoming Events
Browse All Events
Event Sponsorship
About Our Events
DEI Events
Amplify your presence
Profile Platform
Amplify your ranking and be more discoverable
Includes:

Online Profile

Referee Management

Research Analytics

Marketing Toolkit

Plaques
Improve your performance
Insight
Improve your ranking with unique market insight
Includes:

Client and Market Intelligence

Client Intelligence

Rankings Data Hub

Business Intelligence
Market PulseNew
Showcase your expertise
Global Practice Guides Contributions
Highlight your subject matter expertise
Expert Focus
Provide commentary on key legal matters
In-depth Overviews
Events Sponsorship
Global Practice Guides
View our latest publications
Elevate your talent strategies
Chambers Talent
Access a range of ways to gain valuable insights to inform talent strategies
Leading Teams
Heighten your understanding of and identify the key drivers of talent retention and motivation
Chambers Student
Chambers Associate
Discover what's new at Chambers and Partners - click here to find out more
Submissions
Submissions Process
Methodology
Research Schedule
Research Team
Help
My Account

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Government Contracts: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

2

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.

View ranking table

Work Highlights

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

Provided by Chambers

They are super accessible.

Government Contracts: The Elite respondent
USA

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

Government Contracts: The Elite respondent
USA

The lawyers are smart and knowledgeable of the industry.

Government Contracts: The Elite respondent
USA

The team is extremely responsive and attentive to detail.

Government Contracts: The Elite respondent
USA

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

Government Contracts: The Elite respondent
USA

They are super accessible.

Government Contracts: The Elite respondent
USA

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

Government Contracts: The Elite respondent
USA

The lawyers are smart and knowledgeable of the industry.

Government Contracts: The Elite respondent
USA

The team is extremely responsive and attentive to detail.

Government Contracts: The Elite respondent
USA

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

Government Contracts: The Elite respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

S

Richard P Rector

S

Senior Statespeople

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.

1

Dawn E Stern

1

Band 1

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.

4

Sam Knowles

4

Band 4

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.

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.

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.

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

5

Daniel Cook

5

Band 5

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.

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

Thomas Daley

Associates to watch

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

Tom is a standout in all regards.

Filter by

USA - Nationwide

Government Contracts

S

Richard P Rector

S

Senior Statespeople

3

Dawn E Stern

3

Band 3

4

Sam Knowles

4

Band 4

5

Daniel Cook

5

Band 5

Thomas Daley

Associates to watch

Government Contracts: Bid Protests

S

Richard P Rector

S

Senior Statespeople

Government Contracts: Cybersecurity

1

Dawn E Stern

1

Band 1