The Washington DC Hogan Lovells US LLP practice is frequently called upon by government contract clients in the aerospace and defense, life sciences and education sectors. The team advises across a broad spectrum of government contracts matters including bid protests, M&A and transactional work, national security reviews, cybersecurity and supply chain risk. Michael Mason is particularly well known for handling high-value bid protests before the Government Accountability Office and the Court of Federal Claims. William Ferreira counsels clients on government contracts issues affecting their global operations and disputes, with particular strength in internal investigations and compliance with federal grant requirements. Stacy Hadeka focuses on bid protest litigation, disclosure obligations and transactional due diligence, while Michael Scheimer advises clients on structuring and executing transactions involving classified programs and controlled technologies. Lauren Olmstead brings a particular focus on regulatory compliance.
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Testimonials
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‘In-depth experience of practical implications of US government security requirements such as FedRAMP and IL4.’
‘Depth of knowledge combined with an effective practical application.’
‘Stacy Hadeka is my primary point of contact at Hogan Lovells. The level of professionalism, depth of knowledge and the personable approach is why I direct my company to engage Hogan Lovells on important legal matters.’
‘I've worked with the practice for years on both M&A and government contracts. Hogan Lovells has been consistently timely, precise and understand their customer's needs consistently.’
‘Stacy Hadeka and Mike Mason have been my primary contacts and have always provided excellent service and advice.’
‘Very strong, strategic understanding of global development sector, helpful for organisations with multiple registrations in different countries and staff across the world.’
Key clients
- MVM Inc
- Large Global Company
- Prominent Technology Company
- SES S.A.
- Stonepeak Partners LP
- Pfizer
- ICAT Logistics Inc
- Nightwing Group LLC
- Kranze Technology Solutions Inc
- Synopsys Inc
- Prestigious Technology Institute
- Large Science and Technology Institution
Work highlights
Advised SES on its $3.1 billion acquisition of Intelsat S.A. , including government contracts and security clearances, international trade, FCC and FDI reviews.
Advised Stonepeak Partners LP on U.S. government contracts and national security issues in connection with its $3.1 billion acquisition of Air Transport Services Group Inc.
Achieved a resounding victory for MVM Inc in a pre-award bid protest at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims challenging the terms of the amended solicitation for ORR’s UCTL services.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Lauren Olmstead
Practice head
William Ferreira; Mike Mason; Stacy Hadeka
Other key lawyers
Joy Sturm; Lauren Olmstead; Michael Scheimer