Fluet

Fluet is a national security-focused boutique law firm delivering precision legal support to middle-market clients through four strategically integrated practice groups: International Trade, Corporate + Transactional, Government Contracts, and Litigation + Investigations. Founded by Joe Fluet, a former Special Operations Aviator, the firm brings sophisticated industry experience from professionals with extensive backgrounds in government, military service, and in-house counsel experience. With over 90 years of collective in-house counsel experience, 125 years in government/military service, and active security clearances across all practice groups, Fluet serves as a proven alternative to traditional "big law" firms for clients in the defense, intelligence, aerospace, and government contracting sectors.

International Trade

Fluet’s International Trade lawyers are adept at both structuring and negotiating international transactions and managing the regulatory risks that are unique to global operations, all while leveraging a deep understanding of U.S. foreign policy and U.S. national security interests. The practice advises on all aspects of deal structuring, including financing, brokering, local partner or presence requirements, sell-off, payments and delivery, and logistics and vendor support. On the regulatory front, the team advises on U.S. trade compliance requirements, including those imposed by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), navigates the sanctions regime administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), guides U.S. companies and foreign investors and acquirers through the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States’ (CFIUS) approval processes, and develops and negotiates foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) mitigation instruments in furtherance of acquisitions of, and investments in, cleared U.S. contractors.

Key Partners: Jennifer Fluet Huber + Adam Munitz, Practice Co-Chairs

Corporate + Transactional

With a unique blend of in-house counsel and experience of large firms, Fluet's Corporate + Transactional Practice brings practical, reliable advice to small and mid-market businesses looking to grow, acquire, or position themselves for exit now or in the near future. The boutique firm size allows for a high-touch approach with Partner involvement at all stages and nimble responses tailored to each client's needs. Fluet serves businesses requiring venture capital or assistance with organizational restructuring; technology companies, especially in the government contracting and defense sectors, looking to sellnoworin the next 2-4 years; small to mid-sized commercial businesses and government contractors pursuing growth via strategic mergers & acquisitions; and commercial companies interested in expanding into government contracts.

Key Partner:Brad McConnell, Practice Chair

Government Contracts

Fluet's Government Contracts Practice brings a deep understanding of government contracting regulations, processes, and industry best practices to clients. Their unique, pro-business approach provides valuable insights and recommendations to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and enhance the competitiveness of proposals and contract negotiations, and submissions. Fluet's attorneys operate at the speed of business, supporting agility in the face of the inevitable uncertainty of competition in government contracting. The Government Contracts Team reviews and advises on solicitations, bids, proposals, and related contracting documents; identifies, drafts, and negotiates specific agreements; supports high-stakes litigation, government investigations, and challenges to government action; and assesses, files, or intervenes in pre-award and post-award bid protests. At Fluet, they understand the intricacies of government contracting businesses, enabling them to deliver tailored solutions that align with goals, with scalable solutions and industry expertise that cater to the unique needs of government contractors, ensuring seamless compliance and operational efficiency.

Key Partner: David Panzer, Practice Chair

Litigation + Investigations

Fluet's Litigation + Investigations Practice effectively represents clients ranging from high-level government employees to private entities facing investigations or adverse determinations. Drawing on decades of trial and appellate experience, the Practice focuses on both affirmative actions against agencies and defensive strategies throughout investigations and proceedings. With backgrounds as federal prosecutors and security personnel, their attorneys have argued in courts nationwide and assisted clients in responding to government inquiries at all levels. The team understands risk exposure, reputational concerns, and the financial impact of government actions. While providing aggressive representation, when necessary, they prioritize avoiding litigation's uncertainties through mediation, arbitration, and settlement discussions. Their results-oriented approach acknowledges litigation's potential drawbacks while vigorously protecting clients' interests and rights throughout complex legal challenges.

Key Partner: Kevin Byrnes, Practice Chair

Fluet has worked in over 40 countries to help clients export billions of dollars of highly complex military hardware and services to some of the most challenging and regulated jurisdictions in the world. In each instance, Fluet's International Trade team leverages its extensive network of overseas relationships and the firm’s decades of combined experience in the defense, intelligence, and security sectors, making them an invaluable partner for companies with global ambitions.

Tysons, Virginia (Headquarters)

1751 Pinnacle Dr, Suite 1000

Tysons, VA 22102

Tel: (703) 590-1234

Fax: (703) 590-0366

Email:[email protected]