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Nooree Lee

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Washington +1 202 662 5909

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    Nooree Lee represents government contractors in all aspects of the procurement process and focuses his practice on the regulatory aspects of M&A activity as well as foreign military sales and other international contracting matters.

    Nooree advises government contractors and financial investors regarding the regulatory aspects of corporate transactions and restructurings. His experience includes preparing businesses for sale, negotiating deal documents, coordinating large-scale diligence processes, and navigating pre- and post-closing regulatory approvals and integration. He has advised on 30+ M&A deals involving government contractors totaling over $30 billion in combined value. This includes Veritas Capital’s acquisition of Cubic Corp. for $2.8 billion; the acquisition of Perspecta Inc. by Veritas Capital portfolio company Peraton for $7.1 billion; and Cameco Corporation’s strategic partnership with Brookfield Renewable Partners to acquire Westinghouse Electric Company for $7.8+ billion.

    Nooree also counsels clients navigating the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program and Foreign Military Financing (FMF) arrangements. Nooree has advised both U.S. and ex-U.S. companies in connection with defense sales to numerous foreign defense ministries, including those of Australia, Israel, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan.

    Recently, Nooree’s practice has expanded to include advising on the intersection of government procurement and artificial intelligence. Nooree counsels clients on the DoD Ethical Principles for Artificial Intelligence and the rollout of procurement regulations and policy stemming from the Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence.

    Nooree maintains an active pro bono practice focusing on appeals of denied industrial security clearance applications and public housing and housing discrimination matters. In addition to his work within the firm, Nooree is an active member of the American Bar Association’s Section of Public Contract Law and has served on the Section Council and the Section’s Diversity Committee. He also served as the firm’s Fellow for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity program in 2023.

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    • Advised Cameco Corporation on in its strategic partnership with Brookfield Renewable Partners to acquire Westinghouse Electric Company in a deal valued at over $7.8 billion.
    • Advised private equity firm Veritas Capital on the acquisition of Perspecta Inc. by Veritas portfolio company Peraton for $7.1 billion.
    • Represented FlixMobility in its acquisition of the iconic Greyhound Lines, Inc., the largest provider of long-distance bus transportation in the United States.
    • Represented Veritas Capital on the acquisition of Cubic Corp. by Veritas and Evergreen Coast Capital for $2.8 billion.
    • Represented leading defense contractor Amentum on government contracts and other regulatory matters in its acquisition of DynCorp International, a worldwide leader in aviation and logistics support service.
    • Advised GlaxoSmithKline on its multi-year collaboration with and $300 million equity investment in 23andMe.

    Other Government Contracts Matters

    • Counseled a major cloud services provider in connection with Foreign Military Financing arrangements supporting sales to defense ministries in several East Asian countries.
    • Advised multiple ex-U.S. energy concerns regarding regulatory requirements for fuel sales to the U.S. military.
    • Counseled multiple ex-U.S. electronics companies regarding eligibility for Department of Energy funding to support expansion of their U.S. manufacturing operations.
    • Advised an AI start-up in connection with cooperative research projects with DARPA and the Department of Energy.
    • Represented non-profit organization RTI International in a successful post-award bid protest before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
    • Advised several leading autonomous technology companies regarding government contracts compliance matters, including domestic sourcing requirements and antiboycott compliance.

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  • Credentials
    Education
    • Harvard Law School, J.D., 2010
    • Duke University, A.B., 2006
    Bar Admissions
    • District of Columbia
    • North Carolina
    • U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
    Pro Bono
    • Represents clients in appeals of denied industrial personnel security clearance applications.
    • Represents clients in public housing and Fair Housing Act matters.
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    Memberships and Affiliations
    • ABA Section of Public Contract Law
    • Asian Pacific American Bar Association of DC
    Previous Experience
    • Law Clerk, Legal Aid of North Carolina

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