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Government Disputes

Our government disputes lawyers have a proven record of securing favorable outcomes in matters involving both federal and state authorities. Whether before the courts or administrative bodies, we navigate complex regulatory frameworks, influencing agency decisions and safeguarding against governmental overreach.

Litigation involving the government presents distinct challenges, differing significantly from disputes between private parties. Given the substantial authority of regulatory agencies over industries, the implications of government litigation often extend well beyond the immediate issues of a case. When facing an investigation, subpoena, harmful regulation or denial of entitlements, litigation may be the only effective recourse. But litigation is often not the start of the process. Effective advocacy for, or against regulatory decisions involves engagement at the agency, whether in administrative proceedings, comments, informal contacts or more. We strategically leverage those efforts through long-term planning to achieve results as early in the process as possible, all the while setting up our clients for success in litigation, if that proves necessary.

Why Choose Us

Our team offers seamless collaboration across nearly every jurisdiction, domestically and internationally, drawing on the skills of our renowned trial, appellate, public policy and government investigations lawyers in the US and across the globe.

Many of our lawyers have held prominent positions within regulatory agencies and government entities, providing valuable insider knowledge and strategic insight. This expertise enables us to represent clients across a broad spectrum of regulated industries, including chemicals, energy and natural resources, financial services, healthcare, life sciences and more.

Our comprehensive approach to government litigation includes challenging unlawful actions, establishing critical legal precedents and defending clients in enforcement matters. We have successfully assisted with some of the most complex cases, matters and investigations involving government agencies, underscoring our expertise and ability to navigate this intricate and constantly evolving legal landscape.

We combine deep legal knowledge, insider government experience and a proven record of success to help clients navigate complex needs related to government and administrative law, including:

  • Government litigation – Representing clients in disputes challenging government actions, regulations or enforcement decisions, often involving complex legal and constitutional issues.
  • Rulemaking – Preparing effective comments designed for a client’s long-term strategic goals in a rulemaking.
  • Administrative proceedings – Advocating for clients in hearings and disputes before administrative boards, commissions and regulatory agencies.
  • Appellate advocacy – Representing clients in appellate matters involving complex administrative, regulatory or constitutional issues.
  • Constitutional challenges – Handling cases addressing constitutional rights, federal preemption issues and instances of government overreach.
  • Government contracts – Advising on bid protests, contract negotiations, compliance requirements and disputes under procurement laws and regulations.
  • Licensing and permits – Guiding clients through the process of obtaining, renewing or defending licenses, permits and other government approvals.
  • Enforcement actions – Defending clients against regulatory, civil or criminal enforcement actions brought by government agencies.
  • Government investigations – Providing counsel and defense for clients facing subpoenas, audits or investigations conducted by federal, state or local agencies.
  • Regulatory compliance – Assisting businesses in navigating intricate regulatory frameworks to ensure full compliance with federal, state and local laws.
  • Risk mitigation – Developing proactive strategies to minimize legal exposure and regulatory risks in highly regulated industries.
  • Legislative and policy advocacy – Partnering with lawmakers and regulatory bodies to shape policies and legislative outcomes aligned with client interests.
  • Crisis management – Advising clients on media and government crisis communication plans related to accident and incident investigations, as well as related scrutiny.