Mayer Brown’s Government Contracts practice advises companies around the globe regarding their business dealings with the US government, one of the largest and most complex customers in the world. We counsel on the full range of regulatory and compliance requirements unique to federal contracting, including specialized eligibility and procurement rules, intellectual property rights, national security and cybersecurity requirements, cost and pricing standards, and ethical obligations. We also represent contractors in disputes with the US government, including bid protests, claims litigation, and enforcement investigations and proceedings. With deep experience and the resources of a global law firm, we are uniquely suited to help clients navigate risks and capture opportunities in the US federal marketplace.

We also have a leading practice advising clients on state and local procurements and major infrastructure projects. We represent governmental entities, developers, investors, and financing parties on public-private partnership contracts across the country, in all sectors of infrastructure. This work includes contract negotiations, bid protests, disclosure matters, disputes, and regulatory and compliance issues, with significant strength related to government contracts in Illinois and California.

Regulatory and Compliance Counseling

• We advise clients on the specialized rules that govern federal contracting, including eligibility for small business set-aside programs, domestic preference requirements, cybersecurity obligations, supply chain and national security restrictions, cost and pricing rules, intellectual property rights, and other associated requirements in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency FAR supplements.
• We help clients design and implement compliance programs to meet federal government contracts requirements, including risk assessments, policies, training, internal controls, and audits.

Disputes and Litigation

• We represent clients in bid protests before the Government Accountability Office and the US Court of Federal Claims.
• We represent clients in contract claims and appeals before the US Court of Federal Claims, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, and the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals.