ExperienceGovernment Contracts
- Nielsen Merksamer brings decades of experience and perspective to the government contracting process, assisting counsel identify, understand, and mitigate risks that arise under the panoply of procurement, ethics, and compliance laws surrounding the government contracting process, which may differ at the federal, state, and local levels, including:
- Navigating and negotiating required terms unique to specific jurisdictions and the government contracting process;
- Pay-to-play laws restricting political contributions by current and prospective contractors, principals, and their families;
- Lobby disclosure laws covering procurement and sales activity and restricting certain activities and compensation;
- Government ethics laws ranging from post-government employment restrictions, conflict of interest laws, gift, and hospitality restrictions;
- Pre-qualification, certifications, and bid protests;
- Public records access laws and maintaining confidentiality of business records; and
- Public corruption and perception concerns.
- Our firm has developed particular knowledge and specialty in advising firms and investors in the financial industry, including those seeking to invest public funds, their executives, and political action committees.
- With clients representing industries intensely regulated by every level of government, our team resolves issues, aids in preparing various disclosures and certifications, and helps ensure ongoing compliance.
- We have longstanding relationships with ethics and regulatory agencies and represent clients in audits and enforcements.