Christian N. Curran

Partner

Overview

Companies in need of a trusted adviser for government contract transactional and litigation matters turn to Christian Curran for his business-centric, practical counsel.

Christian represents major corporations, private equity funds, defense contractors, and small businesses in navigating the complex regulatory requirements stemming from government contracts. He routinely advises clients on major transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, divestures, and restructurings. Beyond transactions, he is a fierce advocate when it comes to government contracts litigation, securing victories for his clients in bid protests, claims, alternative dispute resolution, prime-sub disputes, and more. Christian is a trusted counselor to clients seeking to navigate the everyday issues of government contracting, providing strategic advice in contract negotiation, government investigations, cost and pricing issues, and more. He also maintains an active pro bono practice representing service-disabled veterans before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and the Board of Veterans Appeals and volunteering for legal clinics run by the D.C. Bar.

Career & Education

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    • American University, B.A., cum laude, with University Honors, Political Science and C.L.E.G., 2005
    • Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2011
    • American University, B.A., cum laude, with University Honors, Political Science and C.L.E.G., 2005
    • Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2011
    • District of Columbia
    • Virginia
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
    • Department of Veterans Affairs Accreditation to Practice Before the Board of Veterans Appeals
    • District of Columbia
    • Virginia
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
    • Department of Veterans Affairs Accreditation to Practice Before the Board of Veterans Appeals

Christian's Insights

Client Alert | 9 min read | 11.20.24

2024 GAO Bid Protest Report Shows Notable Decrease in Merit Decisions

On November 14, 2024, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released its Annual Report on Bid Protests for Fiscal Year 2024, containing the full statistics shown below:...

Representative Matters

  • Represented private equity funds and corporations in conducting transactional due diligence and counseling related to the acquisition and sale of government contractors, including both federal contractors and contractors with businesses focused on the state and local levels.
  • Litigated numerous bid protests at the Government Accountability Office and U.S. Court of Federal Claims as well as at the state and local levels in various jurisdictions across the country.
  • Represented government contractors in investigations and mandatory disclosures provided to various inspector general offices and federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control, and Department of Commerce.
  • Resolved several prime-sub disputes for a major government contractor through both arbitration and mediation proceedings related to Afghan reconstruction work.
  • Represented government contractors in investigations relating to alleged violations of the civil False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Act, and Procurement Integrity Act, among others.
  • Reviewed contractor compliance programs and provided practical advice and gap analyses for contractors overhauling their compliance regimes.

Christian's Insights

Client Alert | 9 min read | 11.20.24

2024 GAO Bid Protest Report Shows Notable Decrease in Merit Decisions

On November 14, 2024, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released its Annual Report on Bid Protests for Fiscal Year 2024, containing the full statistics shown below:...

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