Department profile
Holland & Knight LLP

Political Law

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Holland & Knight LLP

Rankings

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Political Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Holland & Knight LLP features a prominent political law team with a wealth of experience representing clients in the financial services sector, among others. The team provides corporate clients with high-level and often cross-border compliance counsel. The group is also well versed in advising political candidates and public officials on the full range of election law issues. Its capabilities include advising on the Foreign Agents Registration Act.

Work Highlights

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  • Holland & Knight LLP represented Brock Pierce in a class action involving alleged violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act in connection with his independent presidential campaign.

Strengths

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  • The team has outstanding judgment, attention to detail and a deep, but quickly achieved, understanding of our distinct needs.

    Political Law respondentUSA
  • The team grasps optical and reputational risk in a deep and meaningful way. It is incredibly efficient, delivers an impeccable work product and is incredibly responsive.

    Political Law respondentUSA
  • Holland & Knight understands how complicated lobbying issues are. The team also understands how to be thoughtful and strategic during a crisis.

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  • The team has deep knowledge of the Washington political scene, as well as of the complex interrelationship of the laws involved.

    Political Law respondentUSA
  • The team knows the answers, has the connections and knows how to solve the problems.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Charles Borden
    Band 1Charles Borden

    Charles Borden

    Co-head of the firm's political law practice, Charles Borden is a respected political law attorney with notable expertise in campaign finance and pay-to-play law. He acts for a variety of clients, including large corporations and political donors.

    • Charles is a true political savant with unbelievable intellectual horsepower that is grounded in a pragmatic real-world business understanding.

      Political Law respondentUSA
    • Charles is the best in the business. He understands complex political matters and is who we want advising us when the times are thorny.

      Political Law respondentUSA
    • Charles is outstanding at understanding and delivering on our needs.

      Political Law respondentUSA
  • Band 3Samuel Brown
    Band 3Samuel Brown

    Samuel Brown

    Samuel Brown has extensive experience advising businesses and public officials on the full range of political law issues, including pay-to-play rules, lobbying laws and campaign finance.

    • Samuel brings an unflappable sense of calm and quiet execution built on regulatory expertise and a wide range of experience.

      Political Law respondentUSA

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