A strong showing in bid protests, contract disputes, FCA suits, and sanctions and export controls makes Latham & Watkins LLP a strong choice for contractors in the defense, aerospace, IT, telecoms, and healthcare industries seeking comprehensive government contracts advice. Collaboration with the firm’s white collar defense and corporate groups also contributes to a stellar track record in large investigations, civil fraud litigation, and major transactional matters. The core team, housed in Washington DC, is comprised of three partners: Anne Robinson, who fields particular expertise in bid protests, enforcement matters, and FCA claims, notably in representation of Oracle/Cerner; Dean Baxtresser, who is frequently retained in high-profile government litigation and investigations, covering contractual disputes and FCA allegations; and Kyle Jefcoat, who is highly proficient in compliance matters, bid protests, and internal investigations involving FCA and mandatory disclosure concerns.

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Key clients

  • American Airlines Group Inc.
  • SLSCO Ltd.
  • The Carlyle Group
  • Abbott Labs
  • SLS Federal Services LLC
  • MD Helicopters
  • SLSCO Ltd.
  • Oracle/Cerner
  • HCA Healthcare
  • Memorial Hermann Health System
  • Christus Health
  • St. Luke’s Hospital
  • Royal Bank of Canada

Work highlights

  • Advised American Airlines on a variety of highly technical government contract matters, including representing the airline in bid protests relating to proposed contracts with the DOD and USPS.
  • Represented SLSCO on an ongoing basis regarding its government contracts, including in a successful and total defense of an award of a construction contract valued at almost $1bn.
  • Assisted Carlyle with all of its portfolio company transactions involving government contractors.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anne Robinson, Dean Baxtresser, Kyle Jefcoat