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Vinson & Elkins LLP

Government Contracts

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Vinson & Elkins LLP

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Vinson & Elkins' government contracts group has deep experience and knowledge on how government procurement works in Washington and in state capitals across the country, and we have served as government contracts counsel on multiple M&A transactions, conducting due diligence reviews and advising on the unique issues involved in transactions involving companies with U.S. government contracts and subcontracts.

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What the Team is Known For

Vinson & Elkins has an active government contracts firm, fielding deep experience in the bid protests arena. The firm shows additional expertise in procurement fraud matters and cross-border investigations. It acts for a variety of foreign and domestic clients, notably those in the healthcare, aerospace, defense, technology and logistics sectors. The team also advises on costs accounting disputes and audits, as well as a range of transactional matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Vinson & Elkins litigated numerous lawsuits at the Court of Federal Claims, seeking damages on behalf of project companies associated with Hunt Companies.

Strengths

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  • The team at Vinson & Elkins are outstanding. They're incredibly responsive. I'm not sure these folks ever sleep.

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  • They have a deep understanding of our business and offer critical thinking and practical solutions.

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  • Vinson & Elkins' department is distinguished by the expertise and practicality of its lawyers.

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  • Every lawyer we have worked with always demonstrated knowledge of their field of law.

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  • They are virtually always available and can bring other disciplines to bear when needed.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • David R Johnson
    David R Johnson

    David R Johnson

    David Johnson has noteworthy prowess in bid protests, and regularly represents clients before the GAO and Court of Federal Claims.

    • He has incredible depth in government contracts law and can always be relied upon for sound counsel.

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    • I really appreciate his ability to provide not only the black and white details of related regulations, but also his opinion of grey areas relative to these regulations.

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  • Jennifer Zucker
    Jennifer Zucker

    Jennifer Zucker

    Jennifer Zucker is recognized for her adept handling of significant bid protests for a wide array of clients.

    • She can spot mistakes and can lay out a winning strategy like we’ve never seen before.

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  • Jamie Tabb
    Jamie Tabb

    Jamie Tabb

    Jamie Tabb impresses with his ability to handle a host of issues, from litigating bid protests to advising clients on regulatory compliance.

    • Jamie has a brilliant mind. He's able to come up with creative and persuasive arguments and writes concise and compelling bid protests.

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    • He makes complex problems easy to digest, issue-spots and provides a path forward.

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    • He's an outstanding lawyer, a great communicator and is tireless.

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    • He is an expert in his field and very sensitive and responsive to our myriad of issues.

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    • Jamie is always timely and is quick to understand the issues. I always feel like he is truly vested in our company's success.

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  • Alexander Canizares
    Alexander Canizares

    Alexander Canizares

    Alexander Canizares is noted for his work handling contract breach disputes, investigations and bid protest matters.

    • Alex is a terrific lawyer. I seek his counsel specifically because I know the pragmatic way he approaches problems and how good he is at balancing competing equities

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    • He has provided clear, critical insight into our government contracting practices, helping us revise our contracts and unpack the rapidly evolving environment in the federal arena.

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    • Alex is very sophisticated and knows his stuff inside-out, especially when dealing with the government. If you need someone who knows the inner workings of the government, he's a very good resource.

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    • He has expertise in False Claims Act matters and is a reliable, go-to lawyer.

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