Hilary Cairnie Bio

Hilary Cairnie practice is diverse and encompasses virtually all manner of government contracting matters, including contract formation, performance, administration, protests, REAs, claims, and claim appeals; prime/sub disputes in federal and state court; APA cases, TROs, and injunctions; security clearance controversies and appeals; small business protests and appeals; corporate due diligence in support of mergers, acquisitions, and asset purchases; domestic preferences; Bayh-Dole, subject inventions, and IP matters; supply chain matters; small business set-aside programs; and cost audits and related controversies. He advises and represents clients in all manner of enforcement controversies including corporate inquiries and investigations, as well as criminal, civil, and administrative investigations and associated legal proceedings. Hilary represents clients involved in aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding, transportation, software, medical and health care, engineering, life sciences, and research and development endeavors, among others. Hilary counsels clients in connection with security clearances and compliance questions associated with “subject inventions.” Hilary has been a frequent speaker on topics and new developments of interest to the government contracting community. He has regularly appeared before various local, regional, and national chapters of trade and bar associations.