Services
We handle the legal and regulatory work of operating in regulated markets and selling to the government, and we work as a partner to companies as they scale. We work as counsel of record, as consultants alongside your existing lawyers, or in a defined role such as a board seat.
Regulatory advice and compliance
Reviews of foreign investment in U.S. companies by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and by Team Telecom, from the first risk assessment through filing, negotiation with the agencies and any mitigation agreement. Mr. Simkins served as the Justice Department's representative on CFIUS and Team Telecom.
The Outbound Investment Regulations, which restrict U.S. investment in covered technology sectors in countries of concern.
Foreign ownership, control or influence (FOCI) mitigation under the NISPOM, including Special Security Agreements, Proxy Agreements and the Government Security Committee process with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).
Compliance with the Justice Department's Data Security Program, and compliance after closing, including the audits, reports and government meetings a mitigation agreement requires.
Government contracts
Review and negotiation of prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements and the terms that flow down with them. Compliance questions during performance, and the disputes that arise under them.
We also help companies that are new to government work decide whether, and how, to pursue it.
Technology licensing and commercial agreements
Software and technology licensing, reseller and OEM arrangements, services agreements and the commercial relationships that carry a company's revenue. Mr. Simkins has negotiated these from the company's side as a founder and CEO, and keeps the legal work proportionate to the deal.
Start-ups and transactions
Start-up formation, founder arrangements and the regulatory and commercial questions that come with growth. Mr. Simkins has built three companies and advises founders with that experience.
Regulatory due diligence in acquisitions and investments: foreign investment and security reviews, government contracts and the conditions that come with them. We support buyers, sellers and their counsel.
Consulting to law firms
Law firms engage Laconia as a consultant on matters where technical and security depth matters: CFIUS and Team Telecom reviews involving technology companies, analysis under the Outbound Investment Regulations, Data Security Program compliance, NISPOM mitigation and M&A due diligence relating to government business. We work alongside the firm's team and within its engagement.
Board and monitoring roles
Outside Director, Proxy Holder, Trustee and Third-Party Monitor roles under DCSA, CFIUS, Team Telecom and Data Security Program mitigation. See Board and Monitoring Roles.
Not sure which of these fits?
Describe the situation and we will tell you whether we are the right fit, and if not, who might be. We regularly help companies identify and connect with service providers, experts and support personnel.