Political Law
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 4
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+1 202 955 3000Chambers Review
Holland & Knight LLP boasts a prominent political law team with a wealth of experience representing clients in the financial services sector, among others. The team provides corporate clients with high-level and often cross-border compliance counsel. The group is also well versed in advising political candidates and public officials on the full range of election law issues. Its capabilities include advising on the Foreign Agents Registration Act.
Work Highlights
- Holland & Knight represented Congressman Tom Malinowski in a House Ethics Committee investigation regarding financial disclosure filings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We specifically seek out Holland & Knight because of their ability to handle complex problems and unique tasks."
"They provide high-quality advice and service, working to very quick turnaround times on complicated questions."
"Their team is outstanding, with strong knowledge not only of federal but also of state and local government laws as it pertains to pay-to-play."
"We specifically seek out Holland & Knight because of their ability to handle complex problems and unique tasks."
"They provide high-quality advice and service, working to very quick turnaround times on complicated questions."
"Their team is outstanding, with strong knowledge not only of federal but also of state and local government laws as it pertains to pay-to-play."
Notable Practitioners
Co-head of the firm's political law practice, Charles Borden is a respected political law attorney with notable expertise in campaign finance and pay-to-play law. He acts for a variety of clients, including large corporations and political donors.
"He is encyclopedic in his breadth of knowledge, with in-depth commercial awareness. He has most probably already dealt with the issue before, meaning he is very efficient as well as thorough."
"I find Charles's ability to answer, or bring together a team that can answer, my questions remarkable."
"We are extremely pleased with the quality of advice and service provided by Charles."
Christopher DeLacy is co-head of Holland & Knight's political law practice. He advises corporations, political action committees and political candidates on lobbying and ethics rules at the federal, state and local levels.
"Chris is excellent to work with, having strong knowledge in the areas that are important to us."
"Chris is always very professional and easy to work with."
Samuel Brown has extensive experience advising businesses and public officials on the full range of political law issues, including pay-to-play rules, lobbying laws and campaign finance.
"Sam is great to work with, always providing strong support and guidance."
"I can rely on Sam if I have thorny issues. He gives great advice and is very collaborative. I couldn't speak more highly of him."