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Steptoe LLP

Government Contracts: Highly Regarded

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Steptoe LLP

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Government Contracts: Highly Regarded - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Steptoe has a skilled team with considerable strength in advising government contractors on investigations, bid protests and claims under the False Claims Act. The firm draws strength from wider experience of handling international regulation and compliance, national security and intellectual property issues to assist clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Steptoe represented CACI in a cost dispute with the US Department of Defense in connection with the allowability of legal fees incurred in a litigation involving allegations of detainee abuse in Iraq.

Strengths

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  • They provide impeccable service levels and responsiveness.

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  • Steptoe is keenly attuned to our business goals, risk tolerance and business processes such that their advice and counsel seamlessly integrates with our operations.

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  • Steptoe is the go-to firm in my mind for dealing with a complex bid protest or intellectually challenging government contract REA or claims issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Paul Hurst
    Band 3Paul Hurst

    Paul Hurst

    Paul Hurst chairs the firm's government contracts practice and provides his clients with seasoned regulatory and legislative advice. He regularly represents contractors in bid protests and investigations.
    • Paul has deep knowledge in his area of expertise, routinely delivers what we request and more and can handle delicate internal client situations with care.

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    • He has broad knowledge of the government contracting landscape and has a very practical approach to solving problems.

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    • He is a go-to lawyer for sophisticated and challenging government contracts litigation.

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  • Band 5Tyler Evans
    Band 5Tyler Evans

    Tyler Evans

    Tyler Evans is a partner known for his work representing government contractors in the defense, technology and pharmaceutical sectors. He has experience negotiating contracts and handling IP related issues for his clients.

    • There are those who talk and those who do, and he does.

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    • He provides invaluable guidance to us in his practice areas.

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    • His guidance is always current, accurate and timely. He gives exactly what you need, but nothing more than you need.

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    • Tyler is an excellent resource and a great presence and personality. He is knowledgeable and succinct.

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  • Up and ComingCaitlin Conroy
    Up and ComingCaitlin Conroy

    Caitlin Conroy

    Caitlin Conroy routinely represents clients in industries such as aerospace and defense, technology and healthcare.

    • She gives thoughtful, timely and well-written advice.

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