Christian N. Curran
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
- Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2011
- American University, B.A. in political science and CLEG, cum laude with university honors, 2005
- 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
Firm News | 1 min read | 07.15.25
Crowell Advises MP Materials on Landmark Public-Private Partnership with Department of Defense
Washington – July 15, 2025: Crowell & Moring was honored to represent MP Materials in its landmark partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense, making DoD the company’s largest shareholder. On July 9, MP and DoD signed a multibillion-dollar package of investments and long-term commitments, providing for, among other things, construction of the company’s second domestic magnet manufacturing facility. The agreements include convertible preferred equity, warrants, loans, and price floor and offtake commitments.
Client Alert | 22 min read | 01.07.25
The FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act: Key Provisions Government Contractors Should Know
Client Alert | 9 min read | 11.20.24
2024 GAO Bid Protest Report Shows Notable Decrease in Merit Decisions
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
Firm News | 1 min read | 07.15.25
Crowell Advises MP Materials on Landmark Public-Private Partnership with Department of Defense
Washington – July 15, 2025: Crowell & Moring was honored to represent MP Materials in its landmark partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense, making DoD the company’s largest shareholder. On July 9, MP and DoD signed a multibillion-dollar package of investments and long-term commitments, providing for, among other things, construction of the company’s second domestic magnet manufacturing facility. The agreements include convertible preferred equity, warrants, loans, and price floor and offtake commitments.
Client Alert | 22 min read | 01.07.25
The FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act: Key Provisions Government Contractors Should Know
Client Alert | 9 min read | 11.20.24
2024 GAO Bid Protest Report Shows Notable Decrease in Merit Decisions
Insights
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05.07.18
Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
GAO Implements Changes to Bid Protest Process with New Regulations
|04.11.18
Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
Christian's Insights
Firm News | 1 min read | 07.15.25
Crowell Advises MP Materials on Landmark Public-Private Partnership with Department of Defense
Washington – July 15, 2025: Crowell & Moring was honored to represent MP Materials in its landmark partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense, making DoD the company’s largest shareholder. On July 9, MP and DoD signed a multibillion-dollar package of investments and long-term commitments, providing for, among other things, construction of the company’s second domestic magnet manufacturing facility. The agreements include convertible preferred equity, warrants, loans, and price floor and offtake commitments.
Client Alert | 22 min read | 01.07.25
The FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act: Key Provisions Government Contractors Should Know
Client Alert | 9 min read | 11.20.24
2024 GAO Bid Protest Report Shows Notable Decrease in Merit Decisions
