Government Contracts: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 1
About
Provided by Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP
Doing business with the government requires an understanding of the marketplace as well as a firm grasp of the laws and regulations that apply to federal, state, local and international procurements. Our government contracts team provides the strategic counsel companies need to acquire, negotiate and perform government contracts. We help position you to achieve your business goals while staying in compliance with complex rules and requirements. We provide all aspects of contracting representation, and we guide you through the creation of businesses and procurement opportunities, as well as through acquisitions and other transactions. We advise on compliance and ethics issues, investigations, internal controls, contract disputes, terminations, and legislative and regulatory requirements and processes. We represent clients in bid protests, claims, qui tam and False Claims Act cases, and other complex litigation and discovery proceedings before federal district and appellate courts, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the Boards of Contract Appeals, the Government Accountability Office and various federal administrative tribunals. We also counsel on how to develop relationships with legislators and policymakers. We work in partnership with you, immersing ourselves in your business and working with you to provide interdisciplinary and holistic solutions to legal and business problems.
Chambers Review
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP boasts an impressive client list consisting of contractors from a range of sectors, including technology, construction and aerospace. The firm is lauded for its ability to handle complex bid protests, False Claims Act cases and subcontractor disputes.
Work Highlights
- Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP represented Therapure BioPharma in a $130 million breach of subcontract lawsuit before the US District Court for the District of Maryland.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Faegre's ability to take complex information and distill it for layman's understanding and action is outstanding."
"The team has superior knowledge of the bid protest process."
"The lawyers are very knowledgeable of the latest case law and commercial business practices."
"Faegre's ability to take complex information and distill it for layman's understanding and action is outstanding."
"The team has superior knowledge of the bid protest process."
"The lawyers are very knowledgeable of the latest case law and commercial business practices."
Notable Practitioners
Jessica Abrahams advises government contractors on the full range of disputes, regulatory compliance matters and procurement issues. She also has significant experience handling bid protests before the GAO.
"She has deep experience in understanding the workings of the government."
"She has deep knowledge of our company, she is always responsive and her advice is always clear."
"Jessica always looks at subjects from a business perspective."
John Horan has a broad government contracts practice. He is experienced in matters involving bid protests, internal investigations and contract claims.
"Jack is an outstanding lawyer. He is very clear in his guidance."
"He provides the context to issues that allows us to understand the risk and make decisions on the best route to follow."