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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

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Government Contracts: 
The practice counsels clients on complex statutes and regulations at each stage of the government contracting process, from solicitation, award, performance and termination to cost-performance liabilities and regularly supports merger and acquisition activity in the aerospace and defense arena.

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Government Contracts: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson has an exemplary group of practitioners that have substantial experience in the government contracts space. It is particularly adept at handling M&A in the defense and aerospace arena. It is routinely involved in litigation matters, including bid protests before the Court of Federal Claims and the GAO and False Claims Act disputes. The firm boasts significant clients in the aerospace, healthcare, IT and engineering sectors, as well as investment banks.

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Work Highlights

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  • Fried Frank acted as counsel for Leidos Biomedical Research in connection with the filing of a bid protest at the GAO.

Strengths

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  • The team is instantly responsive to issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • James J McCullough
    James J McCullough

    James J McCullough

    James McCullough has built a sterling reputation for his government contracts practice. He is considered an expert in bid protests, notably acting on behalf of clients within the aerospace and defense sector.
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  • Alexander Ginsberg
    Alexander Ginsberg

    Alexander Ginsberg

    Alex Ginsberg routinely demonstrates his ability to represent government contractors before the GAO.

    • He is an excellent litigator and his approach is very creative.

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    • Alex has provided exceptional service to us for years. He makes himself available at a moment's notice, is responsive and most importantly he is highly effective at solving thorny issues and prevailing on protests.

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  • Michael J. Anstett
    Michael J. Anstett

    Michael J. Anstett

    Michael Anstett's practice covers both transactional matters and litigation, with recent work involving significant M&A as well as bid protests before the GAO.
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