Kirkland & Ellis Adds Government Contracts Lawyers Brad Jorgensen and Andrew Current
Kirkland & Ellis has added partner Brad Jorgensen and associate Andrew Current to its Government Contracts Practice Group, adding to the Firm’s capabilities in government contractor-focused M&A, compliance counseling and disputes.
“Brad and Andrew each bring deep, practical experience advising government contractors on complex regulatory and transactional issues,” said Mark Filip, a litigation partner and member of Kirkland’s Executive Committee. “Their arrivals further strengthen our ability to support clients operating at the intersection of national security, procurement and strategic transactions.”
Mr. Jorgensen, a recognized thought leader in public procurement law with more than two decades of experience, has a particular focus assisting contractors on mergers and acquisitions, including the evaluation of key compliance considerations and related risks. He is ranked Band 1 for government contracts-focused M&A by Chambers USA, which reports that clients value his “deep expertise with complex government contractor M&A transactions” and his “ability to address client issues with practical business acumen.” He is also a recommended practitioner by Legal 500 for public procurement matters.
In addition to his M&A practice, Mr. Jorgensen litigates high stakes bid protests before the U.S. Government Accountability Office and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, conducts internal compliance audits, and supports investigations involving alleged procurement fraud. He is based in Kirkland’s Austin, Texas, office.
“We’re excited to be part of the terrific Kirkland team and to bring our government contracts experience and deep understanding of the regulatory landscape to the Firm’s premier M&A platform,” said Mr. Jorgensen.
Mr. Current advises on the full range of legal matters arising under government contracts, including mergers and acquisitions, compliance counseling and contract disputes. He has experience directing and defending bid protests, contract claims, requests for equitable adjustment, prime/subcontractor disputes and investigations. He also brings international experience, having led cross border legal teams in more than 60 jurisdictions on matters involving foreign government entities and sovereign wealth funds. He is based in Kirkland’s Washington, D.C., office.
Mr. Jorgensen and Mr. Current both joined Kirkland from DLA Piper.
Kirkland’s Government Contracts Practice Group applies extensive substantive experience in litigation and counseling to assist clients in all phases of the federal procurement process. The team draws upon Kirkland's well-known strengths in litigation and corporate transactions, and other specialty practices including antitrust, environmental and intellectual property.
