Healthcare
USA Guide 2024 : Georgia
Band 1
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King & Spalding has a highly acclaimed team acting for a varied portfolio of healthcare providers. The firm is regularly sought after for its expertise in M&A matters, and it maintains a fine reputation for its work in whistleblower litigation and investigations into violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute and the False Claims Act. The firm works with clients such as healthcare systems, pharmaceutical firms and medical device companies. It also acts for private equity clients on investment matters.
Work Highlights
- King & Spalding represented Piedmont Healthcare in the sale of three of its nursing facilities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has substantial FCA experience, specifically in the healthcare industry, plus very effective litigators. Client care is a key component of our relationship, which the firm understands, and they are thoughtful of our business needs."
"I’m impressed by the team’s substantive knowledge and thoroughness."
"They are true healthcare experts. Each key team member has years of experience in healthcare deal work, regulatory matters, compliance advisement, and government enforcement and investigations."
"The team has substantial FCA experience, specifically in the healthcare industry, plus very effective litigators. Client care is a key component of our relationship, which the firm understands, and they are thoughtful of our business needs."
"I’m impressed by the team’s substantive knowledge and thoroughness."
"They are true healthcare experts. Each key team member has years of experience in healthcare deal work, regulatory matters, compliance advisement, and government enforcement and investigations."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Keenan offers expertise across both regulatory matters and transactions, drawing on particular strength in HIPAA-related work.
James Boswell is experienced across a broad range of disputes impacting providers, including managed care matters and False Claims Act suits.
"He has good command of the facts and issues."
"James Boswell has a good awareness of what is going on in the industry."
Michael Paulhus is a go-to attorney for providers facing external investigations and enforcement actions, as well as False Claims Act suits.
"Mike understands that some risk is inherent with doing business, but he helps to paint the picture of what is acceptable and how choices are perceived to allow my team to choose the ultimate path, fully educated and aware."
"He is excellent at both listening and communicating with the client and keeping together a strategic vision that considers multiple, sometimes competing, aspects."
Tom Hawk acts for a range of clients, including hospitals and physician groups. He offers wide-ranging experience across transactional matters.
"Tom Hawk is an excellent healthcare attorney."
"Tom is a consummate professional. He's able to read the room without being in the room and provide sage and meticulously considered guidance."
Kim Roeder is highly adept at defending providers against external investigations and qui tam actions, as well as advising on the creation of compliance programs. Her practice includes handling M&A and joint ventures involving entities such as physician practice groups and hospital systems.
"Kim has been invaluable on a very complex project that we could not have worked through without her."
Stephanie Johnson provides expert compliance advice to a range of providers. She also acts in False Claims Act proceedings and government investigations.
"Stephanie has been supportive and strategic from the beginning of our relationship with her. She is clearly keyed into the psychological aspects of those she is presenting to and alters her approach seamlessly if things go a different way than planned."
"She’s involved in matters from top to bottom, allowing her to effectively understand her client's goals while also being aware of the relevant facts to inform client decisions."
Ranked Lawyers at
King & Spalding LLP
Georgia