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Conducting business with the U.S. government involves a host of specialized challenges. A complex set of unique rules and contractual requirements. Substantial scrutiny by government auditors and investigators. Intellectual property rights that differ from the commercial norm. Myriad strict compliance requirements. The list goes on. To help you with these issues and more, our team of recognized leaders in government contracts and grants law taps into the broad resources of our global firm to offer effective solutions. We work closely with government regulators so we understand how they interpret rules and regulations and apply them to contractors. And our combination of substantive legal knowledge and practical experience allows us to mitigate risk and resolve disputes and allegations favorably.

Our government contracts practice is one of the world’s largest, both in terms of size and in the sheer breadth of our experience.We represent defense and aerospace contractors; information technology and telecommunication providers; pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and suppliers of health-related goods and services; energy and environmental contractors; and universities, academic medical centers, and research organizations. Whether you are an industry leader or a small or emerging organization, we're ready to help with all of your government contract and grant needs. 

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Government Contracts - USA - Nationwide

What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells is a highly regarded multidisciplinary group, adept at navigating all aspects of the government procurement process, including high-stakes internal investigations and bid protests. The firm has additional experience advising on federal grant matters. It counsels government contractors on complex business transactions, including M&A. The group acts for a variety of multinational companies in the defense, technology, life sciences and energy sectors, along with a number of public sector clients.

Work Highlights

  • Hogan Lovells represented KBR Wyle Services in its U.S. Government Accountability Office bid protest that challenged the NASA's award of a follow-on contract for critical maintenance, operations and engineering support to Jacobs Technology.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael F Mason
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Michael F Mason
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Michael Mason is an acclaimed government contracts attorney who assists clients with litigation and complex regulatory questions. He regularly represents clients in bid protests and investigations.

I trust that he will give us the advice that we need, when we need it.

There is no one more knowledgeable, dedicated or responsive in this industry. He is invaluable to our organization.

Michael is a truly exceptional professional who has distinguished himself from his peers at other firms through his unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality results, his unparalleled expertise and his unrelenting dedication to his clients.

Stacy Hadeka
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Stacy Hadeka
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Band 2

Stacy Hadeka has a strong practice with a particular focus on clients in the aerospace and defense sector. She is adept at assisting on bid protests and False Claims Act investigations.

Stacy always responds to my questions quickly and fashions her advice in a way that is most helpful for what we need.

Her knowledge of our business, risk positions and specific needs is impressive.

She is extremely knowledgeable and has great instincts.

Stacy has an in-depth understanding of the FAR and DFAR. She is always approachable and readily available to answer questions or engage in conversation.

William F Ferreira
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William F Ferreira
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Band 5

William Ferreira is the head of the firms global government contracts practice. He has experience representing and advising a range of clients with issues regarding government contracts.

His depth of knowledge on the legal issues and their practical application to our transactions is brilliant.

Bill has been a great partner on sophisticated legal issues that are nuanced. He is communicative and easy to get in touch with.

He does a great job if understanding clients' needs and the way we operate. He always makes himself available. Whenever I need quick action, he is always ready to help.

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USA - Nationwide

Government Contracts

Michael F Mason
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Michael F Mason
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Band 1
Stacy Hadeka
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Stacy Hadeka
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Band 4
William F Ferreira
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William F Ferreira
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Band 5
Government Contracts: Bid Protests

Michael F Mason
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Michael F Mason
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Band 1
Government Contracts: Cybersecurity

Stacy Hadeka
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Stacy Hadeka
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Band 2

Members

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Allison Pugsley

Joy Sturm

Michael J. Scheimer

William Ferreira

Head of Department

Industries

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Aerospace, Defense, and Government Services

Automotive

Diversified Industrials

Education

Energy and Natural Resources

Financial Institutions

Life Sciences and Health Care

Technology, Media, and Telecommunications