Washington DC based boutique Nichols Liu is singled out for being able to cover ‘the full suite of critical services any federal contractor needs’. This includes bid protests, cost and pricing claims, suspension and debarment proceedings, FCA investigations, ethics and compliance program drafting. The team is based in Washington DC and led by Robert Nichols, who has deep expertise in contentious and non-contentious international contracting matters, Andy Liu, who is well versed in investigations, fraud, FCA and claims litigation, and Lynne Halbrooks, who counsels clients on compliance and enforcement matters often as part of internal and government investigations. Carla Weiss joined the firm in May 2024 from Jenner & Block LLP and is adept in bid protests before the GAO and court of federal claims. Sarah Curtis joined the practice in December 2023 from an in house position, while Annie Hudgins joined in June 2024 from PilieroMazza LLP and both assist the government contracts team.
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‘The team is expanding and adding superlative new members covering the full suite of critical services any federal contractor needs. We find Nichols Liu to be faster, more aggressive and more personalized in their services than their peers.’
‘The individuals like Robert Nichols are very well-versed in the law, but also have a strong tactical sense of what can and cannot work. He will not push you into litigation, but once in it will fight to win.’
Key clients
- Amentum
- Aptim
- AECOM
- CRDF Global
- DAI
- MoveHQ
- Geotab
- Tetra Tech
- DT Global
- Siemens Government Technologies
Work highlights
- Defended LightRidge in a subcontractor dispute, in which the prime threatened to default terminate the contract.
- Represented MoveHQ to develop legal positions to restructure the subcontracting scope and fees, and to bring claims for cost overruns.
- Assisted Tetra Tech in developing an alternative energy program for Moldova that involves share in savings contracts.
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Practice head
Robert Nichols; Andy Liu; Lynne Halbrooks
Other key lawyers
Carla Weiss; Sarah Curtis; Annie Hudgins