Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Having built a reputation for cost accounting counseling, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is a valued resource for numerous contractors across the defense, aerospace, tech, and education industries also seeking support on regulatory compliance, corporate transactions, bid protests, and litigation. Leadership of the team falls to Dhananjay Manthripragada, who splits his time between Los Angeles and Washington DC, and focuses on investigations, FCA claims, and litigation, and Lindsay Paulin, who counts among her strengths bid protests, cost accounting, and suspension and debarment proceedings. The core team is based in DC, where Joseph West has recently been engaged in dispute resolution, fraud investigations, and issues relating to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency. Jonathan Phillips regularly defends contractors in FCA investigations and in related whistleblower litigation, while John Chesley excels in enforcement matters and litigation. Daniel Chung advises on investigations and bid protests, as well as regulatory compliance.