Combining an acclaimed bid protests practice with a stellar track record in investigations and false claims, cybersecurity matters, M&A transactions, and complex classified work, Morrison Foerster is a destination of choice for a broad range of government contracts and procurement clients. The team excels in the tech, defense, and intelligence spaces, with additional proficiency in healthcare and biotech. Seated in Washington DC, the group is led by Tina Reynolds, who enjoys strong relationships with tech industry titans and is highly specialized in cybersecurity and M&A, and Alex Ward, whose litigation-oriented practice encompasses investigations, classified work, and bid protests. Litigator David Churchill conducts claims and bid protests on behalf of some of the biggest defense contractors, and senior of counsel Jay DeVecchio has an established reputation in IP rights under government contracts. Kevin Mullen is frequently engaged in high-stakes, classified bid protests, while Damien Specht is pre-eminent in M&A, representing both contractors and PE investors. Sandeep Nandivada has demonstrated considerable mettle in litigation and investigations in the tech and defense spaces. Promoted to partner in January 2024, Locke Bell continues to hone his expertise in IP rights, particularly in the context of bid protests and FCA investigations.

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Testimonials

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‘They do a fantastic job of balancing commercial and legal considerations into a comprehensive, action-oriented recommendation.’
‘Strong expertise with a deep bench under good leadership.’
‘Tina Reynolds and Locke Bell are always very responsive, knowledgeable and provide us with invaluable advice and expertise in specialized legal fields.’
‘Very responsive and pragmatic. Not only provides the black letter law but also incorporates pragmatic and real world risk considerations.’
‘Deep subject matter knowledge. Connected to federal agencies through professional channels. MOFO does a good job cultivating the next generation of attorneys so more cost effective but competent attorneys can be deployed efficiently.’
‘Extremely knowledgeable, responsive and trustworthy. Experts in their fields. And they provide excellent value on a dollar of results basis.’
‘They are very responsive and commercial. Able to translate very complicated legal and regulatory issues into business risks and questions. Great commercial judgement.’
‘Damien Specht is our primary partner and we wouldn't do a deal in the govcon space without him.’

Key clients

AECOM
Enlightenment Capital
Grant Thornton
Hanford Tank Disposition Alliance LLC
IAP Worldwide Services
Invictus International Consulting LLC
L3 Harris Technologies Inc.
Uber Technologies Inc.
V2X Inc.

Work highlights

Assisted L3 Harris Technology Inc. with the government contracts and national security regulatory aspects of its $1.9bn acquisition of Viasat Inc.’s Tactical Data Link business and its $4.7bn acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne.
Assisted Grant Thornton with all aspects of the complicated divestiture of its public sector business.
Represented Hanford Tank Disposition Alliance LLC in the successful protest of a $45bn DOE contract award.