Government Contracts: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 4
Contact number
202-663-6000About
Provided by WilmerHale
Our team of highly skilled lawyers is led by a former General Counsel of the Department of Defense and the Central Intelligence Agency and a former manager of the in-house litigation/bid protest group for a multinational government contractor. Drawing on our many years of experience in government, in-house and private practice, we combine technical know-how with creative lawyering to help clients navigate the complex world of federal procurement and other government transactions. We counsel a diverse range of clients on issues arising in the pursuit or performance of government contracts, including contract negotiations, intellectual property rights, commercial item status, flow down clauses and GSA Schedule compliance. We offer pre-eminent experience on key national security areas affecting government contractors, such as cybersecurity; foreign ownership, control and influence; and export and defense trade controls.
To learn more about our Government Contracts practice, please visit: https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/solutions/government-contracts
Chambers Review
WilmerHale has a distinguished team with a strong government contracts practice that covers a wide spectrum of regulatory and litigation issues. The firm represents clients in complex bid protests before both the GAO and Court of Federal Claims. It provides high quality advice on contractual compliance and during investigations. The group is renowned for its experience with emerging technologies issues regarding intellectual property and data security.
Work Highlights
- WilmerHale represented KBR Howard in a qui tam action filed against the company by former employees related to wartime services rendered in Iraq under the LOGCAP III contract.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Not only is the team incredibly bright, they are very sophisticated and get to know your business."
"The WilmerHale lawyers are excellent problem solvers."
"The team provides pragmatic and pointed advice."
"Not only is the team incredibly bright, they are very sophisticated and get to know your business."
"The WilmerHale lawyers are excellent problem solvers."
"The team provides pragmatic and pointed advice."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Shipley is an experienced government contracts attorney with deep expertise in bid protests. He has a noteworthy client roster which spans across the aerospace, technology and construction sectors.
"Andrew is a true subject matter expert."