Our Chambers USA Band 1-ranked team combines decades of government contracts experience with expert litigation skills. We are aggressive litigators, but we have the judgment to know when another approach will serve our clients better. We are streamlined, no-nonsense, and nimble.
We represent government contractors everywhere disputes arise. We guide clients through bid protests at GAO, in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and before agencies. We help clients pursue claims and avoid suspension and debarment or terminations for default.
Recent Success
Successfully protesting the IRS’s award of IT support contracts worth $650 million on behalf of the incumbent provider.
We counsel clients on all aspects of government contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants. We help them submit claims, respond to audits, and resolve performance disputes. We help them buy and sell businesses with government contracts, assisting with due diligence, regulatory clearances, and foreign ownership issues.
Recent Success
Advising a large healthcare company in the midst of a merger in connection with its successful bid for a multi-billion dollar Department of Defense contract to provide counseling services.
We help companies investigate suspected misconduct, understand the risks under procurement law and the False Claims Act, and make any government disclosures needed. We help clients remain in good standing with their customers and minimize adverse consequences.
We do this work domestically and internationally.
Recent Success
Investigating the procurement practices of the Afghanistan office of an international development organization for violations of sanctions and anti-terrorism laws, and successfully resolving funding agency’s concerns.
We have a national reputation for our appellate and administrative law work. We stand out for our ability to make technologically complex subjects understandable to courts and regulators. We are skilled advocates and excellent strategists who never lose focus on our clients’ business goals.
Recent Success
Bringing a successful D.C. Circuit challenge to an FCC order changing the rights of broadcast license holders and authorizing the unlicensed deployment of broadband-over-power-line equipment.
Frankel PLLC “is known for . . . expertise in handling international investigations and assisting clients to navigate procurement laws.”
Chambers USA 2021
“Sources report that they are ‘a strong team that provides a great service.’ Others describe the team as ‘excellent,’ and consider them to be ‘very thorough.’”
Chambers USA 2021
“Strong practice commended for handling litigation issues for significant clients, with considerable strength in handling bid protests.”
Chambers USA 2022
