The Latham & Watkins government contracts practice is widely recognised for its representation of traditional defense contractors as well as companies operating in the computer, telecommunications and healthcare sectors. The firm advises across the full spectrum of government contracts matters and is particularly noted for its strength in transactional work, sanctions, export controls, white collar investigations and administrative proceedings. Based in Washington DC, the ‘highly skilled and knowledgeable’ team is co-led by Kyle Jefcoat, Dean Baxtresser and Anne Robinson. Jefcoat is especially experienced in transactions, bid protests and internal investigations involving mandatory disclosure issues. Robinson guides clients through bid protests, compliance and enforcement matters, while Baxtresser excels in major contract disputes and false claims allegations. Also noteworthy is Morgan Maddoux who represents clients across all phases of investigations and commercial litigation.
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Testimonials
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- 'Highly experienced in the subject matter, experts in federal contracts and associated legal matters.'
- 'I rely heavily on Dean Baxtresser and his expertise on a variety of government contracts issues and always trust in his advise. I've also worked with Kyle Jeffcoat and David Tolley on discrete matters, both have been phenomenal.'
- 'Each lawyer I have worked with is highly skilled and knowledgeable of the very unique aspects of government procurement. Working within a large, global law firm enables the team to leverage partners in other practice areas when issues arise. The team is very responsive.'
Key clients
- AeroVironment
- The Carlyle Group
- Cantor Fitzgerald & Co
- Covetrus, Inc
- Informatica Inc.
- Maverick Gaming LLC
- Oura Ring
- Platinum Equity Advisors, LLC
- SLSCO Ltd
- Silver Lake Partners
- Velan Inc.
- AeroVironment
Work highlights
Secured a victory for HCA and Valley Regional Medical Center in a False Claims Act case, involving regulations related to HIPAA and payments for the 'meaningful use' of certified Electronic Health Records under the HITECH Act.
Advised Platinum Equity Advisors LLC in the purchase of Héroux-Devtek Inc. This matter included cross border elements and government contracting issues related to the transaction.
Provides advice to SLSCO Ltd on government contract compliance issues and pricing negotiations. This work has recently included representing SLSCO in contract claims under the Contract Disputes Act and assistance regarding government requests for information and further negotiations regarding government contract changes.
Practice head
Kyle Jefcoat; Dean Baxtresser; Anne Robinson
Other key lawyers
Morgan Maddoux; David Tolley