Government Contracts: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
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DLA Piper LLP (US) 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.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper LLP (US) acted on behalf of ANHAM FZCO, a global logistics company based in the United Arab Emirates, on contract litigation regarding their supply-chain services to the US military.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DLA Piper takes the time to understand our business, our organization, and our unique challenges."
"The firm has a deep team for federal government contract work."
"DLA Piper shows good knowledge of a wide range of government contracts issues."
"DLA Piper takes the time to understand our business, our organization, and our unique challenges."
"The firm has a deep team for federal government contract work."
"DLA Piper shows good knowledge of a wide range of government contracts issues."
Notable Practitioners
Dawn Stern is noted for her proficiency in advising government contractors on complex issues of compliance relating to cybersecurity obligation. Additionally, she is well versed in handling contentious government contracting matters, including bid protests and contract disputes.
"Dawn is business-oriented."
"Dawn is well-versed in government contracting and the complex rules and processes surrounding this practice area."
"She's a subject matter expert in cybersecurity."
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.
"He is one of the top government contracting attorneys. He's very capable and an extraordinary lawyer."
"Richard is a fantastic attorney and is incredible at aligning legal solutions with business objectives."
"He has a ridiculous amount of experience and practicality on esoteric things."
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.
"Daniel provides practical guidance."
"He is exceptional and plays a significant role in strategy."
"He's thoughtful, deals with areas where there are no margins for error and gets it right."
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.
"Sam quickly analyzes complex issues and provides guidance that is relevant and reliable."
"He is very knowledgeable and very practical in measuring and assessing risks."
"Sam takes complex ideas and conveys them in a way that is understandable."
Ranked Lawyers at
DLA Piper LLP (US)
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