ACC NCR: Strategic M&A and Risk Management in Government Contracts: What In-House Counsel and Stakeholders Need to Know in 2025

This webinar provides critical insights for in-house counsel navigating the evolving landscape of government contracting, particularly in the defense sector. The program will equip attendees with strategies to mitigate risk and capitalize on M&A opportunities in 2025 and beyond. Key topics include:

• Setting the Stage: An overview of the current environment, including rising defense budgets, increasing unpredictability, and the unique challenges faced by government contractors and defense tech startups.
• Trump-Era Shifts: Analysis of policy, procurement, and legal risks arising from the prior administration, including Buy American mandates, contract renegotiation risks, and shifting DoD priorities.
• FCA Enforcement and Compliance in 2025: A review of False Claims Act enforcement trends, including targeting of cyber compliance, SDVOSB/8(a) fraud, and TINA violations, with a focus on M&A successor liability and due diligence.
• SBA Programs, Affiliation & Growth Constraints: Examination of risks related to small business eligibility, including recertification, size protests, and affiliation issues, particularly for venture-backed startups.
• Transactional Trends & M&A Outlook in Government Contracts: An assessment of the current M&A landscape, including drivers of slowdown, key sectors (AI, cyber, ISR, dual-use tech), and critical deal readiness considerations for in-house counsel.
• Q&A and Strategic Wrap-Up

Presented by Mike McGill and Naomi Hartman, Partners, and Tom Pettit and Trevor Schmitt, Senior Associates, at Arnold & Porter, and William King, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at QinetiQ US.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.