Government Contracts

Over the past 30 years, Latham & Watkins has handled virtually every type of government contract litigation or counseling problem, representing traditional defense contractors and, increasingly, health care, computer and telecommunications companies doing business with the government. We are seasoned practitioners of all forms of litigation, from cases against the US government to disputes between contractors. And, on an ongoing basis, we counsel companies on all manner of government contract issues, particularly regarding the direction of policymaking within government agencies that determine procurement policies.

Practice Breadth

Our Government Contracts Practice is comprehensive in scope, with expertise in areas including:

• Representing contractors in connection with claims by and against the government

• Helping companies navigate the new, complex procurement laws and procedures arising from national security and homeland defense initiatives

• Representing contractors in connection with disputes and other issues related to contract performance

• Representing contractors and individuals in criminal investigations and civil fraud cases arising out of government contracts

• Advising on compliance with export controls, use of foreign selling agents and compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

• Defending qui tam actions

• Handling associated suspension and debarment issues with a wide array of procuring agencies

• Assisting clients in formulating, implementing and auditing corporate compliance programs

• Handling major bid protests at the GAO, the Court of Federal Claims and federal district courts

• Providing counseling and handling regulatory work on all sides of various foreign and domestic procurement matters
• Advising clients on the protection of proprietary technical data

• Conducting due diligence and handling regulatory issues that arise in corporate transactions (including financings) involving government contractors