Senior Counsel Erin Toomey authored an article for the October 2013 issue of Practical Law titled, “Acquiring a Federal Government Contractor: Avoiding Pitfalls.” The article highlights common pitfalls to avoid in an acquisition of a federal government contractor. It contains a discussion of typical issues that arise during all stages of the transaction, from structuring the deal and conducting due diligence to drafting the purchase agreement and satisfying post-acquisition requirements.
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