Government Contracts & Grants
Winston & Strawn’s Government Contracts & Grants Practice is a nationally recognized, highly regarded group of lawyers with deep experience in handling high-value, and often contentious, government contract disputes, bid protests, and claims across a broad spectrum of industries and issues. Our team also counsels clients on significant regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters—predominantly private equity and M&A deals.
Key Contacts
Lawrence “Larry” BlockFrank V. DiNicolaBryant GardnerWilliam T. KirkwoodElizabeth LeavyLawrence S. SherAreas of Focus
Notable
The Legal 500 US 2023
Nationally Ranked Government Contracts Practice
Our Attorneys Are Continually Recognized as “Excellent,” “Key Figures,” and “Rising Stars” in Publications and Directories
Chambers USA 2022
Nationally Ranked Government Contracts Practice
Federal & State Bid Protests
Winston is known for successfully litigating bid protests for awardees and disappointed bidders. Our experience in public procurement and litigation, combined with our exceptional creativity and attention to detail, empowers us to identify successful protest grounds and develop winning protest and defense strategies for our clients. We serve as trusted business partners for our clients who provide goods and services to government entities.
Federal & State Bid Protests
Winston is known for successfully litigating bid protests for awardees and disappointed bidders. Our experience in public procurement and litigation, combined with our exceptional creativity and attention to detail, empowers us to identify successful protest grounds and develop winning protest and defense strategies for our clients. We serve as trusted business partners for our clients who provide goods and services to government entities.
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Nationwide Injunction on Sections of Davis-Bacon Act Final Rule Affects Government Contracts and Grants
July 16, 2024
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The Supreme Court’s Recent Rulings—A Boon for Government Contractors?
July 15, 2024
Client Alert
June 2024 Presidential Debate: Key Policy Takeaways
July 10, 2024
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Summary of the FIT Procurement Act
June 17, 2024
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Enforceability of EULAs in Government Contracts: A Tale of Two Cases
February 8, 2024
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Final Rule Issued for Government Contractors’ Requirement to Hire Incumbent Contractor Service Employees
December 27, 2023
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New Construction at the Department of Labor: DOL’s Recent Renovations for the Davis-Bacon Act
December 14, 2023
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New Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions May Cost Contractors
November 2, 2023
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New DOJ Safe-Harbor Policy Incentivizes M&A Due Diligence on Government Contractors
November 1, 2023
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“Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence:” What the Biden Administration’s Latest Executive Order Could Mean for Government Contractors
October 31, 2023
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Be Prepared for CMMC Changes
October 16, 2023
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Coming Soon: NIST Revision 3 Requirements for Defense Contractor Protection Of Controlled Unclassified Information
October 10, 2023