Laconia Law & Consulting
Helping technology and services companies navigate complex regulatory environments.
We work at the intersection of government, technology and security: regulatory advice, government contracts, start-up and commercial work, and the problems that don't fit neatly into any of those. Legal judgment paired with real experience building and running technology companies.
- Founded 2008Washington, DC area
- Big-firm and government experienceWilmerHale, Covington and the Justice Department
- Three technology companiesCo-founded and led as CEO
- Board and monitoring rolesOutside Director, Trustee and Third-Party Monitor
What we do
We handle the legal and regulatory work of operating in regulated markets and selling to the government. We also go beyond legal advice: we work as a partner to companies and other service providers as they scale their business and navigate complex legal and commercial landscapes.
All servicesRegulatory advice and compliance
Foreign investment reviews (CFIUS and Team Telecom), the Outbound Investment Regulations, FOCI mitigation with DCSA and the Justice Department's Data Security Program.
Government contracts
Review and negotiation of prime contracts, subcontracts and teaming agreements, the compliance obligations that come with them and the disputes that arise under them.
Technology licensing and commercial agreements
Licensing, reseller and services agreements and the commercial relationships a technology company depends on.
Start-ups and transactions
Start-up formation and growth, and regulatory due diligence in acquisitions and investments.
Board and monitoring roles
Outside Director, Proxy Holder, Trustee and Third-Party Monitor under DCSA and CFIUS mitigation agreements.
When the problem doesn't fit a category.
Many clients bring us matters that don't sort neatly into a practice area: a regulator asking questions, a contract gone sideways, a deal that needs someone to get it to closing, a partner that has stopped performing. We drop in, work out what matters and get to a resolution. That is as much business judgment as legal advice, and it is the work we are most often asked back for.
We also work alongside a company's existing counsel, and law firms bring us in as consultants on matters where technical and security depth matters.
Tell us what you're working on.
Most engagements start with a short email or call. We respond within one business day.