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Latham & Watkins LLP

Government Contracts: Highly Regarded

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Government Contracts: Highly Regarded - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins fields an experienced group of practitioners in the government contracts space who routinely handle bid protests before the GAO and Court of Federal Claims. The group has notable strength in handling investigations into violations of the False Claims Act.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins represented Maverick Gaming in a lawsuit under the Administrative Procedure Act challenging the US Small Business Administration's denial of Maverick's Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness applications.

Strengths

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  • They are real experts but they also really work as a team. They take a holistic view of the matter and time to establish different strategies.

    Government Contracts: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • I've been truly impressed with the quality of the work product and how thorough and strategic they are.

    Government Contracts: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • This is a smart and sophisticated team of attorneys with depth of experience.

    Government Contracts: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • We get practical guidance, partnering business needs with legal requirements.

    Government Contracts: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • They have real experience in this space. They do so many deals for us and other companies that their market knowledge is excellent.

    Government Contracts: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Kyle Jefcoat
    Band 2Kyle Jefcoat

    Kyle Jefcoat

    Kyle Jefcoat receives high praise for his broad government contracts practice, which includes strengths in bid protests and issues related to the False Claims Act.
    • Kyle is a really knowledgeable guy. He is very calm, cool and collected and doesn't get flustered by any question you throw at him. You feel like you are in very sound hands with him.

      Government Contracts: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • He has very deep and technical knowledge in government contracts matters.

      Government Contracts: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Kyle is a very sophisticated attorney with depth of knowledge in federal contract matters. He is always available any hour of the day or day of the week to assist and is well aware of our commercial situations and how legal matters will affect our business.

      Government Contracts: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Band 4Anne Robinson
    Band 4Anne Robinson

    Anne Robinson

    Anne Robinson offers clients high-quality advice with regard to bid protests before federal agencies and allegations made under the False Claims Act.

    • Anne has been absolutely fantastic.

      Government Contracts: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • She is able to appreciate the big picture and provide strategy recommendations that we have a lot of confidence in.

      Government Contracts: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingDean Baxtresser
    Up and ComingDean Baxtresser

    Dean Baxtresser

    Dean Baxtresser has experience representing clients in high-profile government litigation and investigations, with particular expertise in major contract disputes and False Claims Act allegations.

    • Dean is always available regardless of time of day, day of week or whether he is on vacation. He has a high level of sophistication and knowledge of federal contract matters and is well aware of how they apply to our business needs.

      Government Contracts: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • He has been exceptionally responsive, 100% accurate and has been willing to roll up sleeves and work with us efficiently.

      Government Contracts: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

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