Aerospace, Defense & Government Contracting

What We Do

A & D Industry Specialists

We are deeply familiar with the unique business and legal challenges that clients face in the highly competitive, highly regulated aerospace and defense industry. Our experience can provide a competitive advantage by forging creative, practical and cost-efficient solutions to exploit opportunities and mitigate regulatory and contractual risks. We strive to craft solutions and strategies that fully consider the sensitive industry regulatory framework.

We advise all types of clients, including government prime contractors and dominant subcontractors, OEM and system and component manufacturers, air and defense companies serving commercial and defense segments, technology companies, middle market businesses, emerging companies, and new ventures.

At the same time, we believe that each client relationship is unique and that each relationship requires personalized attention. Accordingly, we focus on providing clients with straightforward legal and practical advice tailored to the client’s situation.

Government Contracts

Federal, state, and local, and international government contracts
Contract bidding and awards
Teaming and subcontracting
Proposals and negotiations
Contract formation and performance counseling
Cost Allowability / Cost Accounting Standards
Defective pricing
Payment / Funding
GSA Schedule contracting
Federal contract clauses “incorporated by reference”
Change order negotiations
IP rights and technical data
Terminations for default and convenience
Small business and socio-economic contracting and set-aside programs
Certification and representation requirements

Government Contracts Dispute Resolution

Bid protests
Claims and disputes
False claims
Procurement fraud
Suspension and debarment

Regulatory Compliance

Compliance counseling and reviews
Voluntary and mandatory disclosures
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)
Import / export compliance under the International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
Buy American Act (BAA)
Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Security Clearances
Affirmative Action Requirements (including labor and socioeconomic concerns)

A&D-Specific Transactions

Mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
Joint ventures & strategic alliances
Subcontracting
Restructurings
Refinancings
Teaming Agreements
Novation and Change of Name Agreements

Representative Transactions

Advised government contractor through development of comprehensive cost accounting corrective measures to address irregularities identified from outside audit performed under attorney-client privilege.
Represented incumbent in protest of $180MM classified government contract.
Represented U.S. commercial and military aerospace component manufacturer in its contract negotiations with large French aerospace prime contractor.
Supported negotiations and contracts for U.S. federal agency procurement contract for public use of civil aircraft.
Advising on deployment and operation of aircraft assets and manpower in support of military operations.
Obtained the release of clients aircraft grounded Indian Aviation authority on behalf of DOD air-lift support contractor.
Supported contractor’s use of backpack drones during Operation enduring Freedom in support of classified SOF mission requirements.
Advised on foreign military sales (FMS) briefings to multiple MODs for procurement of jet trainer aircraft, including training, and sustaining parts supply.
Led client’s multi-law firm investigation response team and negotiations throughout multi-year DOJ civil Fraud Claims Act investigation over billing irregularities concerning $70 million classified warfighter mission support contract performed in Iraq and Afghanistan, which resulted in mere single damages settlement.

Our team of lawyers are ready to understand your needs and offer you the best solution!