High-stakes bid protests and claims are the cornerstone of Vinson & Elkins LLP’s practice, also assisting major players in the aerospace and defense, healthcare, construction, and IT industries with prime/sub disputes, suspension and debarment proceedings, and government and internal investigations. David Johnson leads the Washington DC-based team, and has a wealth of experience in export controls, economic sanctions, and national security matters, as well as licensing, internal investigations, and voluntary disclosures. Jamie Tabb focuses on federal contracts, primarily bid protests, disputes, and litigation. At the counsel level, Tyler Robinson supports across the range of procurement and performance, and Elizabeth McIntyre excels in export controls, compliance counseling, and internal investigations.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The V&E team partners with us on seeking solutions for our issues.’

  • ‘Jamie Tabb is an outstanding government contracts practitioner, as well as a great guy.’

  • ‘The V&E govcon team is highly responsive, knowledgeable, and efficient in handling complex legal matters. I find that the team is cost conscious and able to manage matters to budget by presenting me options to control costs.’

  • ‘Jamie Tabb is my primary point of contact and my go-to for complex legal matters. He is able to absorb large amounts of information and quickly comprehend complex topics and environments.’

  • ‘Tyler Robinson has an eye for detail and deep knowledge of GAO case law, which enables him to raise clever and compelling arguments.’

Key clients

  • Maxar Technologies Ltd.
  • BAE Systems Inc.
  • Privatized Military Housing Companies
  • Hunt Companies Inc.
  • Liberty Military Housing
  • Patrician Management LLC
  • Johnson Controls Inc.
  • CACI Inc. – Federal
  • Four Mountain Mine Remediation
  • Software AG
  • Martek Global
  • New Fortress Energy LLC
  • Virgin Orbit National Systems LLC
  • HHI Services Inc.
  • Access Bio Inc.
  • TIC Security LLC

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Johnson