Government Contracts: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 4
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Provided by Dentons
Dentons' Government Contracts practice is the first dedicated government contracts practice in the US. Our market-leading position goes back more than 50 years. Located in major markets across the country, our team of government contract lawyers, certified public accountants and MBAs includes members who have held positions with major public procurement agencies, the US Department of Justice and Congress, in addition to leadership positions in in industry organizations.
As the only truly global public procurement practice with an immense reach, we have the jurisdictional reach to help clients operating in the most far-flung markets avoid local pitfalls, and craft global compliance strategies.
Over the past two decades, we have litigated 1,000+ cases including: nearly 300 civil False Claims Act (FCA) cases, two of which have been the subject of Supreme Court decisions; the two largest default terminations in history; hundreds of bid protests over the award of contracts in some of the largest and most significant procurements; billions of dollars in contract performance claims; and dozens of product liability cases involving the political question doctrine and state secrets privilege.
Chambers Review
Dentons offers a broad range of government contracting services including acquisitions advice and compliance review, as well as representing clients in procurement fraud proceedings and intellectual property claims. The team has significant experience handling complex costs disputes and regularly appears before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals as well as federal and state courts. Its clients hail from a diverse range of industries including technology, life sciences, aerospace and defense, among others.
Work Highlights
- Dentons represented Northrop Grumman Corporation in cost accounting and cost and pricing litigation matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is extremely competent in handling even the most complex government contracting matters."
"Dentons has subject matter experts for every question and is a fantastic team."
"The team is extremely competent in handling even the most complex government contracting matters."
"Dentons has subject matter experts for every question and is a fantastic team."
Notable Practitioners
Steven Masiello chairs the firm's government contracts practice and is regularly called upon by clients for guidance in cost accounting matters. He also provides counsel on compliance and due diligence issues.
"He is an excellent attorney with sophisticated experience."
"Steven is a strategic litigator who knows the ins and outs of litigating with the US government. He brings great experience."
Thomas Lemmer comes recommended for his expertise in cost disputes and is regularly sought out by defense contractors for representation across a range of cost accounting issues.
Joe Martinez is commended for his ability to advise clients on cost accounting issues and performance disputes.
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