Latham represents companies, institutions, and individuals in complex, high-stakes investigations and enforcement actions brought by the US government and qui tam whistleblowers. As the government increasingly uses the False Claims Act (FCA) as a key enforcement tool across a range of areas — including healthcare, procurement fraud, anti-discrimination and civil rights, cybersecurity, COVID-19 pandemic-era programs, and trade and tariff fraud — we help clients navigate this evolving enforcement landscape.
Leveraging both our deep experience engaging with regulators and our unparalleled industry knowledge, we counsel clients at every stage of an FCA proceeding, from the critical pre-intervention investigation period to trial and appeal. We have a long record of successfully resolving FCA matters at the earliest possible juncture.
Our team of healthcare enforcement lawyers provides comprehensive counsel in FCA actions by combining deep substantive knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations with expertise resolving FCA issues. Drawing on an extensive understanding of the sector’s varied business models and operations, Latham defends the country’s largest hospital systems, healthcare companies, and pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers in their highest-stakes healthcare fraud investigations.
Latham’s Government Contracts Practice helps clients mitigate FCA risk and navigate investigations and litigation by drawing on unparalleled expertise in government contracts regulations and procurement fraud. Our lawyers counsel government contractors of all sizes — from emerging companies to major defense contractors — on compliance, disclosure obligations, and defense strategies tailored to the unique regulatory framework governing federal procurement.
Latham’s team includes lawyers with significant government experience, including:
Drawing on this government experience, we provide clients invaluable insight into the processes involved in investigating, litigating, and settling FCA cases, as well as the key strategic considerations at each of these stages. We work with clients to draft multifaceted strategies that account for all potential constituencies — including DOJ, courts, government customers, agency policymakers, shareholders, and the public — to ensure an effective defense.
Chair of Latham & Watkins' Boston Litigation & Trial Department honored as a winner by the New England Legal Awards.
Gary Feinerman and Terra Reynolds recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business for their outstanding contributions to the region, their clients, and the legal community.
Chair of Latham & Watkins’ Boston Litigation & Trial Department recognized in the New England Legal Awards.